I spent my first day in Paris dry heaving and watching MTV dubbed in French in my Quartier Latin hotel room. While the rest of my family was out exploring the city, my dad patiently sat with me while I tried to keep down the medicine I picked up from the local pharmacy. What the hell is wrong with … [Read more...] about My Battle with Travel Anxiety
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My Australian Travel Mistakes
I definitely enjoyed my time in Australia, as the number of posts about this year will tell you. But if I had to do it all over again, would I change anything? The answer is YES. I did a lot of things wrong and I hope you can learn from my mistakes! When to Leave I wish I had left earlier … [Read more...] about My Australian Travel Mistakes
What I Read in 2011
I can't believe how many books I read while traveling and Kristin of Camels and Chocolate's post "Out At Sea: What I Read" inspired me to talk about all the books I could recommend from this year, all 35 of them (and counting). Anyone who traveled with me for more than a day can attest to how … [Read more...] about What I Read in 2011
A Day in the Life: AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer
After my post Real World Lessons I Wish I'd Learned Sooner, I started thinking about things I could still tell my twentysomething self, even if it's too late for my 18 year old self. While I chose to travel and delay the "real world" as much as possible, some of my friends have taken different … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life: AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer
15 Real World Lessons I Wish I’d Learned Sooner
“Welcome to the Real World. It sucks. You’re gonna love it.”- Friends I’m the oldest child in my family, including both sides of cousins, so in many ways I am a trailblazer, whether or not I want to be. My youngest sister Rachel is on the verge of graduating high school in May and is … [Read more...] about 15 Real World Lessons I Wish I’d Learned Sooner