Hostel Horror Stories
Hostels are one of the staples of budget travel, whether you’re on a year-long RTW trip like me or a shorter vacation. Found nearly everywhere…
Travelogue
Stories from my own trips
Why I Booked a Group Tour
Sometimes it seems like travelers’ favorite thing to do isn’t to travel, but to pass judgment on other travelers. In the months leading up to…
Why I Didn’t Go to the Taj Mahal
It is incredibly difficult for me not to consider my trip to India a failure. While there were certainly positives, between jackass hostel guests, my own…
Never Knew Your Name: The Unsung Angels of Travel
One of the biggest things I have learned on my RTW trip is to appreciate even the briefest of connections. As an introvert, I tend…
The Bucket List – Reversed
Truth be told, I’ve become a bit disillusioned with my bucket list. It sounds like a great idea, right? List all the things you want…
How Kayaking in Croatia Broke (and Rebuilt) Me
I’ll admit, I’ve been dreading writing this post. Lots of deadlines and a two-week vacation with super limited connectivity in Nepal gave me handy excuses…