During my trip I had a one day layover in Istanbul between Israel and Italy. I slept in the airport the night of my arrival. In the morning I found a café in the airport and got some tea. I exchanged some money and headed down to the subway. It took me a few minutes to […]

There is a huge misconception that travel is expensive. This is because people don’t realize the difference between traveling and vacationing. This misconception has a huge impact on the way people think and how they live their life. Someone may never travel just because they always thought it was expensive and they couldn’t afford it! […]

Many people wonder what the best ways are to make money while traveling; my favorite so far is working as an Au Pair. I worked as an Au Pair in Bangkok, Thailand for 4 months. It was one of the highlights of my trip. I’ll explain why it’s so great: Financial Perks You are getting […]

As a traveler, the backpacker and hostel community is everything. Being around people who are doing the same thing as you, sharing stories, songs, and culture. When I first started my trip I knew about hostels but didn’t realize the community that existed. My favorite story of my trip is the introduction I got into […]

As travelers we have great responsibility. We are representing our countries, our cultures, and our values. Some people may have never left their home place before so you should assume you’re the only source of interaction/information they will have. This means we need to take precautions with our actions and be mindful of where we’re […]

When people see you traveling as a life-style they automatically assume you’re rich and living fancy-or just lucky. That assumption is completely false but that’s for another post. As a traveler, we experience the crazy, beautiful, unforgettable things-but we also experience trials, tests, and fear. I’ve made lists of the pros and cons of being […]

When traveling, we see a lot of bad. What matters is what we do with these experiences. My new moto is: “I can’t go back from what I’ve seen.” Once you’ve seen certain things you have a sense of responsibility to make a difference. For example, when I was in Nepal I saw children living […]

If you’ve ever woken up in the morning and dreaded going to work, this post is for you. In America, a large number of the population is dealing with anxiety and depression. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 18% of people are dealing with one or both of these illnesses. As someone […]

If I had to choose one word to sum up my travel experience, it would be freedom. Freedom because of not having any commitments, being solo, and indulging in my desire to explore. I had the option to go anywhere. After experiencing this kind of freedom, I was dreading coming home; but by the end […]

The five lessons below have dramatically evolved my life. I now have more direction in life, a decrease in anxiety and stress, more insightful conversations, and deeper relationships. Living these lessons has impacted my travels by giving richer experiences and learning the most I can out of small interactions. Fruit of the spirit- Imagine yourself […]

My last seven months of traveling have been liberating. I have gone where I wish, when I wish, and how I wish. I have had the freedom to be myself. But it was not until the last few days that I truly began to understand and be grateful for my freedom. I have realized that […]

Before I started traveling, I was working, trying to go to college, and hanging out with friends. In my free time I did photography or music or writing- but there was always something missing. I felt as if I was living with no purpose, working so hard but getting nowhere. I used to sit in […]

Coming to Bangkok, I didn’t know what to expect. Of course I did research on the place I was about to spend six months in, but nothing online can ever prepare you for what you’re really going to experience. Some people warned me about the dangers of this city and some only had good things […]

Materialism– a huge issue modern society is facing. The media and capitalists are shoving it down our throats every day. I personally grew up without many material things. As a girly girl I wasn’t always able to get that dress I fell in love with at the store, or that one thing I loved in […]

First ask yourself, what is happiness for you? What makes you love life? Are you living a life you love, every day? While traveling I’ve met a lot of people who say, “ah I don’t want to go back to my ‘real life.’” Just because you’re traveling doesn’t mean you’re in some sixth dimension guys. […]

Research: In order to plan a trip you should be spending hours researching: how to save money, best places to stay, cheapest way to get around, the currency conversion for each country, how long you’ll approximately need in each place, where to go once you’re there, and the weather in each place. Planning: After you […]

Self Growth: Traveling will expand your heart and spirit, and push your body’s limits. You will see things you’ve never seen before and do things you’ve never done before. Realizing that there are countries all over the world where people live very different than you, and actually experiencing it, will open your eyes. To realize […]

Budgeting: Backpacking as a college student/young adult is hard. Obviously we aren’t making top of the notch salaries and we might even be paying for school on our own along with other responsibilities. BUT it is 100% possible, I promise you. Budgeting is one of the most important things in order to make a trip […]