5 Tips for Traveling as a Couple
The first time I went on vacation with a significant other, I had dreams of romantic dinners, discovering new and exotic places together, and taking…
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Thanksgiving in a Foreign Country: What I Learned From Celebrating Abroad
My classmates and I were homesick. We were spending our fall semester in London, and for most of us, it was our first Thanksgiving away…
How to Budget Based on Your Values
In my early 20s, I had a fresh degree in creative writing and was working 50 to 80 hours a week filling out market research…
5 Ways to Make Goodbyes Easier
Nearly a year ago, my boyfriend got a great job offer in West Africa, approximately 7,700 miles away from where I live in Malaysia. As…
5 Tips for Dealing With Travel Anxiety
Do you love to see new places but hate the process of getting there? As a seasoned traveler with a insatiable case of wanderlust, I…
How My Dream Trip Became a Spiritual Experience
For many years, I had my eye on Machu Picchu. I really, really wanted to hike the Inca Trail and visit this amazing place. I…
Flying Solo: What I’ve Learned About Myself From Traveling Alone
As an introvert, I enjoy spending time alone. Yet when it comes to traveling, I typically prefer to have a buddy with me to navigate…
Oh, the Places You’ll Go: Essential Tips and Tricks for Your Travel Needs
As great scholar Troy Bolton once said, “What time is it? Summertime! It’s our vacation.” That’s right, ‘tis the season to maximize beach time, or…
How to Decide If a Staycation Is Right for You
So, you’ve finally scheduled that much-needed weekend, weeklong, or even two-week break from work. Or, if you’re in school, it’s summer break and your curricular…
What Traveling Abroad Taught Me About Living a Fuller Life
I was blessed with the luxury of finding a new country to call home while studying abroad at the Sorbonne in Paris for a semester.…
