“So you didn’t bring a pen or sunscreen, or shampoo and condition…but you brought a hair straightener?” “Yes.” “Makes sense.” *** You have not witnessed frustration until you see me try to pack. I don’t consider myself to be an indecisive person unless I’m hangry, but when it comes to packing a suitcase, I suddenly… Read More How to Pack Your Life into One 50L Backpack
On your way to work, do you daydream about traveling? While you’re sitting in front of your computer, do you fantasize about hopping on a plane with a one-way ticket to anywhere? During your lunch break, do you look up the price of plane tickets to somewhere that seems so out of reach? Are you… Read More Why I’m Choosing to Continuously Travel the World
“Happy ARRRR is from 4-6!” *** I haven’t really written a “guide” yet on my blog. But I thought I would dabble in a different style post while still sharing my experience with you. I just got back from a very relaxing, Caribbean vacation in the British Virgin Islands. And if you can get to… Read More Your Guide to the British Virgin Islands
“I spy with my little eye, a cutie I can get ’cause she ain’t got too many likes.” *** I traveled to Los Angeles this weekend to hang out with some friends and experience this hyped up city. The last time I was in LA I was 14 and did all the touristy things. But… Read More How LA’s Lifestyle Is Totally Different From NYC & Miami
“Yeah so there’s a place around the corner that sells orgranic, vegan pizza.” *** First stop off the train in Copenhagen is 7-Eleven. I bought a $5 SIM card, marched into the closest Apple resale store, and asked them to put the SIM into my friend’s old, cracked iPhone6. Mission accomplished. I absolutely hate admitting… Read More The Little Mermaid Is So Basic—My Escape to Copenhagen
I’m not even going to try to understand the Swedish Krona. *** Denmark is the 24th country I have ever visited. It’s fitting—24th country in my 24th year. I wanted adventure on this solo trip. And adventure I got. Keeping with my motto—when’s the last time you did something for the first time—here are 24… Read More 24th Time Is the Charm
“Ugh. I did not miss being dehydrated as I always am in Europe.” *** I never thought that I would travel alone until one of my very good friends from Australia recommended it to me. He said the sense of independence is freeing, and that the beauty of it lies in being outside of your… Read More Thoughts That Drive Me Crazy While Traveling Alone
Who would have thought that I would be running around Stockholm looking for a lost iPhone on the second day of my trip. I never felt so irresponsible in my life. And honestly…I didn’t care. *** It was Christmas time when I walked out of my room in Florida and told my parents that I… Read More Operation Find Marina’s iPhone in Sweden
“So you just put your feet out of the plane and I’ll flip you out!” *** It all started when Kevin called me on a random Friday night. “Hey, is everything okay?” I asked before even saying hi. He never calls me, so I was expecting something bad. “Yeah. I have a question,” he… Read More Skydiving in the Middle of Nowhere
“So you’re going to be wearing this underwear that’s made of paper. It’s uncomfortable but you won’t even notice.” *** It was Christmas morning and we just got off the Hogwarts Express that took us from Hogsmede to Diagon Alley. We passed by Gringots and saw the magical double-decker bus that Harry uses to get… Read More That One Time I Was on Fear Factor Live