Though traveling is, quite often, enjoyable… and the idea of seeing so much of the world in a single year is glamorous, the not-so-wonderful aspects of life still pop up from time to time. During the beginning of the week, I nursed a cold that lingered around for a few days. Surely, I reasoned, the …
Choosing to caravan through New Zealand proved to be a great choice! I wanted a means of transportation that gave me the flexibility I needed to make changes to my itinerary along the way, but also provided me with the stability of knowing that I always had a place to stay. I’m no stranger to …
Over the course of the past two weeks, so many big changes have happened! I’ve spent time in a number of cities, utilized many forms of transportation, formed plans… and then new plans when the first plan didn’t work out (more than once). I connected with some travelers, added new items to my pack, and …
This week, my journey along the Pekoe Trail continued on! I had the opportunity to hike the trail with three different guides, each of which gave me valuable insights on Sri Lanka. Further, I was able to make personal connections with each guide, learning more about their backgrounds, experiences, and their “why” to guiding. My …
This week was a mix of emotions, and I was able to see Sri Lanka through multiple lenses. I finished out my time volunteering at the Mother Theresa House, spending my time cleaning and teaching. It was a real blessing to be able to spend so much time in the classroom with the kids! They …
Transitioning from RTW ’23 to RTW ’24 has been a journey in and of itself. I took some “down time” to myself to reflect on what my intentions are moving forward, research some new places I’d like to add to my itinerary, and regroup. Making the decision to transition to air travel when necessary was …
My time spent on Safari in Tanzania was filled with so many amazing memories, moments, and experiences. This week, I spent time reflecting on the different places that we went to, the abundance of wildlife we saw and the incredible diversity of the foliage and landscape around me. It’s hard to describe the majesty of …
Over the course of the past week, I’ve been fortunate enough to have been able to spend some time focusing on women’s issues. It was a powerful week for me that brought attention to an array of different issues that still plague women around the world. I learned a lot from my time at CCBRT …
In Swahili, the phrase “Hakuna Matata” means “there are no troubles”. While on Safari the past few weeks, I felt relatively trouble-free. I was in my “happy place”, I had a plan in place for the next leg of my adventure, and I really enjoyed just being in the moment. I ended my Safari experience …
Over the course of the week, I made it a goal to stay present in the moment. I didn’t want to miss a single moment of the last week with my safari tribe, and I really wanted to soak in the safari experience. I spent a lot of time connecting with those around me, looking …
