I remember walking on the beach in Florida with one of my good friends after recently quitting my job and deciding to travel the world. We were talking about the experiences we’d…
authenticity
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It’s January here. Just like it is all around the world. Yet, I’m having a hard time remembering that it’s a new season, and a new year. For one thing, it’s hot.…
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I’m sitting at an outdoor cafe in Marrakech watching the traffic whiz noisily by and wishing I were anywhere else. I’m the only woman sitting here, surrounded by old men drinking their…
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I slip out the front door with a casual lie to say I’m going for a walk to cool off. What I really need is a cigarette. As I look up at…
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As I approach seven months on the road, I’ve been thinking a lot about my travel style and how it’s evolved. The truth is, even though long-term travel has been my dream…
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“Why are you traveling? No, REALLY. Why are you traveling? What are you looking for?” I’m flabbergasted as I try to comprehend what is happening. Moments earlier I had been sitting with…