Over ten years ago, I decided that I would be at the 2016 Olympics. At the time, I knew that I wouldn’t be able to make it there as an…
Escape and the Brain: Can Mental Illness Inspire Wanderlust?
There is liberation in the mental taxation of long-term travel. It’s like “real life” is put on hold to indulge in a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Allowances are given — explore more,…
Survival Guide: 5 Steps for Curing Wanderlust
Wanderlust be gone! Image by Sabina Trojanova. This week we’re debuting the fresh voices of the Go Girl Blogging Program! Stay tuned for a new article from a new contributor…
Investigating the Personal Hierarchy of Adventure
To stay or to go? Image from flickr.com. There comes a point when finding a “real” job is no longer the safe thing, but the scary thing. And for me,…
Medical Motives for Staying Put
“You’re just naturally cystic,” she said casually. “So, when you start getting mammograms, we won’t be surprised.” It was the “we” that struck me more than the “cystic.” I knew…
Transforming Negative Energy into Positive: Discovering Girlosophy in Arizona
“Use negative energy in a positive way by allowing it to help you generate new creative output. When viewed this way, recording your world becomes a spiritual activity.” Provoked by…
Can Wanderlust be Stationary?
Merriam Webster defines wanderlust as “strong longing for or impulse toward wandering.” I had long assumed that wanderlust naturally implied travel to far distances, but does it necessitate a physical…