It's the experience that changed my life and the direction of this website. After college, I applied for countless newspaper jobs, only to end up waiting tables. I applied for a working holiday visa in Australia, where I spent a year bartending, traveling, and meeting new people. It's an … [Read more...] about Your Working Holiday Questions Answered
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Packing for Two Weeks in Guatemala
For my first trip of 2017, I spent two weeks gallivanting around Guatemala, my first Central American country. I knew I would be going carry on only since I was flying Spirit. It would also be easier to get around that way. I brought a backpack smaller than the one I took around Southeast Asia, the … [Read more...] about Packing for Two Weeks in Guatemala
Exploring North Alabama’s Best Small Town
Alabama was a state frequently overlooked in my travels, perhaps because it's a short three-hour drive from my house. I'd passed through many times before and visited a friend at Auburn, but sought to rectify the missing destinations this year. In the fall, I road tripped through North Alabama, … [Read more...] about Exploring North Alabama’s Best Small Town
Photo Friday: Knoxville, Tennessee
My sister's best friend, and a good friend of mine as well, moved to Knoxville, Tennessee back in 2014. We made the trip up to see her and went back for her wedding last February. The only thing I knew about the town was its association with the University of Tennessee and that creamsicle shade of … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Knoxville, Tennessee
Behind the Curtain: January 2017
I’ve come to look forward to these monthly posts about what I’m into beyond travel because there’s so much more to my life than where I go, despite the fact that it’s something I love. It’s funny how many people respond with their obsessions or agree with mine! As with last month, I’m sharing the … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: January 2017