What’s Next? A Sisterhood of Soulful Explorers
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 like-minded individuals who were open, accepting, vulnerable, intelligent, and basically just full of […]
Continue readingSolo Travel: Finding Confidence in Great Basin National Park
…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 clear my head so I can start this next chapter off right. I’ve […]
Continue readingTravel Inspiration: Lessons from the Norwegian Fjords
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 Islands. There wasn’t much to do on the ship so the majority of […]
Continue readingThe Two Journeys of Independent Travel
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 of the trip that no one really talks about or prepares you for, […]
Continue readingTravelogue: Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina
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 experiences I focus on when planning trips! I’m currently traveling through London and […]
Continue readingHow I Fell In Love With Independent Travel
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 lot of learning and various travel experiences for me to really become an […]
Continue readingMemorial Weekend Travel Challenge
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 my challenge for you this weekend: go do something new or visit a […]
Continue readingTravel Journal: Lessons from the Smoky Mountains
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 do a series of blog posts that are different entries from my travel […]
Continue readingGetting Started with DIY Travel
Getting Started with DIY Travel It can be a little scary to try something new. We were so used to it as children, but as adults, we shy away from new experiences sometimes because it’s uncomfortable. It’s uncomfortable to admit that you have no idea what you’re doing. It’s uncomfortable to work through the challenges […]
Continue readingWhy Travel Is Important
Why Travel is Important You don’t have to go halfway around the world to benefit from travel, though there is a multitude of positive outcomes from visiting other parts of the globe. Simply visiting a new destination, even if it’s close to home, provides the opportunity to step outside of your everyday life and put […]
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