Quarter Life Epiphany : Marisa’s Story

Today’s Quarter Life Epiphany brought to you by Marisa While you heard from Marisa a few weeks ago (here), today she’ll be sharing her Quarter Life Epiphany story in-depth.   My alarm clock rang at…

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What Thanksgiving Means to Me (Hint: It’s Not Turkey)

Whether in Thailand, in Brazil, in the United States or on the moon, Thanksgiving for me means an attitude of gratitude and a gathering of friends and food. (and wine)

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Quarter Life Epiphany : Roxanne’s Story

Roxanne’s story: “I accepted that I don’t know what I was doing, and that I don’t know what I would be doing. I forgave myself for that.”

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An Engaged Traveler’s Confession about Solo Travel

I have a confession. I’m afraid to travel solo. Seriously. And I’m leaving in a week. Even though I’ve written praising solo travel, the importance of solo travel safety, and even how to make friends and avoid loneliness……

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Brazilian Beach Checklist

What to know before you head to a Brazilian beach – what to bring and what to leave at home!

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How to Survive Long Haul Flights : 18 International Flight Tips

After 3 years and almost 20 intercontinental flights, I’ve accrued some pretty helpful tips. If I follow the advice exactly, I even have a borderline enjoyable flight (I keep a checklist to ensure I don’t forget anything).

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Quarter Life Epiphany: Laura

Today’s Epiphany Provided by : Laura Hello! I’m Laura, a 26-year-old who has been living and working abroad since 2013. While participating in a travel writing program in Lima, Peru, during college, I instantly became…

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8 Reasons Why You Should Teach English as a Volunteer

My decision to teach English as a volunteer has led to the most fun and rewarding experiences of my life.

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7 Tips for Solo Travel Safety for Women

After a few too many reruns of “Taken” – how do you reassure your loved ones at home (and maybe even yourself) that you’re going to be safe?

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Quarter Life Epiphany: Kaley

An ex-expat (having lived in Japan for 4 years teaching English but now back in Florida), Kaley blogs at Communication is Difficult, and enjoys cooking and food from around the world. She describes her journey,  “I’m…

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