In 2012, I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my travel idols, Rick Steves. Today I'm pleased to interview his son, Andy Steves, who has become a travel expert in his own right with his company Weekend Student Adventures. He organizes tours for study abroad students and travelers in … [Read more...] about Interview with Student Travel Expert Andy Steves
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Getting the Most Out of Your Cruise
I've never been a fan of big cruises because I always wish I was spending time at my destination rather than out at sea. They don't allow for much independent travel, apart from excursions. But my most recent trip may have changed my mind, as everyone books a cruise vacation for different reasons. … [Read more...] about Getting the Most Out of Your Cruise
Making Your Dream Trip a Reality
We all have one (or many) places we've always dreamed of going or experiences we want to try. It's the picture framed in our bedrooms, our screensaver on our computers or the "most pinned" image on our Pinterest boards. It seems like something you will do "someday," when the time is right. But … [Read more...] about Making Your Dream Trip a Reality
Writing Goals for 2014
I've focused a lot of this blog's content towards what it means to become a writer and how to go about doing so. I'm still traveling as much as I can, but I want to create a life where I can do both, travel and write, and have the, for lack of better word, "digital nomad lifestyle." I'm lucky … [Read more...] about Writing Goals for 2014
Traveling as an INFJ Introvert
Have you ever wondered what makes some of us seek travel and solo experiences over others? If you've never taken a look at your Myers-Briggs personality type, I highly recommend doing so today. I've spent the last year thinking a lot about why I am the way that I am, even speaking with a … [Read more...] about Traveling as an INFJ Introvert