Joy and Journey

Steph January 16, 2019 Destinations

Top 10 Travel Experiences I’m Hoping to Have in My 30s

All the top destinations I’m looking forward to (*hopefully*) seeing in this decade of life. Yay for 30!

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Steph January 1, 2019 Uncategorized

5 Best Shoes for Trekking

Do you think you will be able to go on a long trekking tour with uncomfortable footwear? Surely not! Once you set out on a long journey on foot, you must wear something that makes…

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Guest January 1, 2019 Lifestyle

7 Ways to Beautifully Decorate Your Home with Memories from Your Journeys

Bring your travel memories to life

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Steph December 11, 2018 Personal

30 Before 30: A Bucket List for That Looming Birthday

Bucket lists don’t always have to be exciting, and this one certainly isn’t.

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Steph November 14, 2018 Expat Life

All the Jobs I’ve Worked Abroad

I’ve been getting a ton of emails lately all asking one question: what exactly do I do for work abroad?

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Steph November 6, 2018 Mexico

10 Best Restaurants for Vegetarians in Merida, Mexico

Merida offers vegetarian options for everything from Mexican food to traditional Yucatan fare to Israeli and Peruvian cuisine and more!

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Steph October 19, 2018 Expat Life

What’s Going on Around Here? Big Changes Coming to Joy and Journey

I’ve realized that one of the hardest things about being a woman and living outside of your “home” country is the lack of community.

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Steph September 6, 2018 Mexico

My Sixth Mexico Move and A Short Blogging Hiatus

A “what not to do” explanation of our first rental experience in Puerto Vallarta.

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Steph August 30, 2018 Mexico

Experiencing Day of the Dead in Mexico City in 2018

The dates and times for the best events for Day of the Dead 2018 in Mexico City.

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Steph August 28, 2018 Travel tools

Tuesday Travel Tools: Multiway Travel Dress

The multiway clothing of today is high quality, made with natural-fiber fabrics, and flatteringly fitted.

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