Have you ever spent time with someone and when you went your separate ways felt like you didn’t know any more about them than when the conversation started? I know I have! Confession: I despise small talk! If I’m going to spend
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In the last two weeks I discovered this new thing, which I am now completely in love with and totally didn’t even know I was missing… Community! I spent four days at The Everything Conference in the company of nearly 100
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…and we’re back! Last week I went on my very first solo camping trip in the US! Great Basin National Park is less than a four hour drive from home (Salt Lake City), and I needed a little getaway in Nature to
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One of the sneaky side benefits of independent travel is the insights and lessons I learn from my surroundings. During my recent trip to Norway with my super awesome mom, we had three days on a ferry from Bergen to the Lofoten
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When it comes to independent travel, there’s much to do when planning your trip – flights, accommodations, transportation, attractions, etc. All of these pieces are necessary to be sure things go smoothly and you have a great time! There’s a second part
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Hey, friends! Since I’m asking you to let me help with your independent travel, I think it’s important to share some of my own travel stories with you. I want you to understand how I see the world and the kinds of
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I’ve spent the majority of my time with you talking about how to travel, but I think it’s important for you to also know why I want to help you see the world. Independent travel is so gratifying, but it took a
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One of the questions I’m often asked is, “How do I find the really cool places and experiences that may not be in the guidebook?” If you’re somewhere brand new, this can take many different forms, from restaurants where the locals eat
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Happy Memorial Weekend, friends! How many of you are getting out and seeing something new? You probably don’t even have to leave your neighborhood. Go try the coffee shop you’ve never visited or the restaurant you’ve been meaning to try! This is
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I started keeping a travel journal in 2015 for my six week solo trip. Sometimes I’m surprised what comes out as I’m writing and what I learn as I make my way through the world. I thought it might be fun to
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