Peace Corps: Life in Madagascar
What is it like to be a Peace Corps volunteer? How much does it pay? How many vacation days? Former Peace Corps volunteer Jessie Beck gives all the details about the organization and her time in Madagascar!
Interview with the (solo) Traveling Granny
The Travel Tuesday Interview series starts with the Traveling Granny, Merrilee Davis. The 68-year-old has been traveling solo for four years. She talks about her recent adventures and solo travel.
Travel Tuesday Interview Series
Welcome to my Travel Tuesday Interview series! In this series, I interview a wide-vareity of inspiring travelers to deconstruct their journeys (both the highlights and struggles). They also share tips and advice from their experiences!
A Guide to Working Abroad
The easiest way to both fund and extend your travels is to WORK ABROAD. Whether you are 18, 68 or a family of four, there are options for YOU. Check out my detailed guide for options and plenty of resources to help you find the best option for you!
The Real Cost of Travel
How much does it REALLY cost to travel? I breakdown ALL of my expenses (ranging from accommodation to beer to pay toilets) from my seven-month adventure in Latin America! It’s probably cheaper than you think!
Travel Safety 101
Despite what my mother and the news say, the world is actually a safe place. I have traveled solo to five continents since 2002; safety is always my top concern. Here are a few tips to help manage your fear and stay safe!
Why I Travel
Why do I travel? I recently read Elizabeth Gilbert’s new story in Condé Nast Traveler magazine, and she inspired me to to write about why I travel and will always continue to travel. Here is a little background on why and how I started traveling:
Road Trip Guide to Marfa
In all of my travels, I’ve never been anywhere quite like Marfa. The quirky West Texas town is road trip worthy. It is a mecca for art and delicious food trucks. Here’s a quick photo guide to the one-stop light town’s highlights:
A Photo Guide to Nicaragua
I kicked off 2016 with by visiting my 44th country – Nicaragua. It was the perfect place to defrost from winter, eat my weight in papaya, climb colonial church towers and hike volcanos. Check out my top five list:
Meet Alfred – the Globetrotting Gnome
Meet Alfred, the globetrotting gnome! He’s my favorite travel buddy the probably the only gnome who’s been kicked out of the Taj Mahal. Here is the story behind his travels!
