My degree is a Bachelor's in Political Science from the College of Charleston, currently framed and leaned against my closet door, gathering dust since 2010. I'm frequently asked why I got that degree and by some, why I wasted my parents' money on a degree I wasn't even going to use. I sometimes … [Read more...] about What I Learned in College
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Traveling the Top End with Wayoutback
When I decided to add Darwin to my itinerary, I immediately started looking for tour companies that led trips to the national parks, Kakadu and Litchfield. There are lots of tour companies that range in levels of luxury and in length of trips, but many didn't operate during the rainy season at all. … [Read more...] about Traveling the Top End with Wayoutback
Why I Skipped the Full Moon Party
If there's one thing I've learned over the last few years, and wisdom comes with age (right?!), it's that things that are "the thing to do" aren't always worth doing. It could be that club drug whose name changes weekly. Or seeing an overrated movie. Or visiting a place you have no interest in … [Read more...] about Why I Skipped the Full Moon Party
Interview with Student Travel Expert Andy Steves
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
Where I Slept in Turkey
*As of 2018, this post has been reorganized to provide more information about each place I stayed. This post was from before I started taking room photos and includes affiliate links.* I pride myself on being a budget traveler who is most comfortable in hostels, but I also got to stay at … [Read more...] about Where I Slept in Turkey