Finding Answers to My Questions – Loving What You Do and Where You Are
Photos taken with permission of Julieta Franco, owner of Once Upon a Dream…. As I strolled the beautiful streets of Lisbon (really, it’s beautiful) I still had it that question in the back of my mind about whether I would be able to do something that makes...
No More Shitsville
Sometimes you need to go back to where you started to see how much you’ve changed. On my recent trip back to New York, I got to see how much stronger I feel, and more devoted I am to choosing a life that makes me happy over a life that feels like I’m...
New York – Land of Drowning Unhappiness?
On my recent trip back to New York, I was shocked by my run-in with reality. I needed to do an errand at Whole Foods in the middle of the afternoon. I entered, but it was so crowded that I decided to return at a less busy time. I found myself on the sidewalk looking...
Letting Go of All That Control (Is Pretty Damn Hard But Has to Happen)
When I started this adventure, I had very clear ideas and a plan. Once I chose the hemisphere I would travel to, I decided I’d spend two weeks in Costa Rica, two weeks in Peru and two weeks in Argentina. As someone that normally takes 1 – 2 week vacations,...








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I’ve been traveling the globe solo, and many of my posts share thoughts and resources specifically for other solo travelers. If you’re a fellow solo traveler, or you’re thinking about solo travel, this is a collection you will find of interest.
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