The idea of traveling around the world for a year sounds very exciting– extraordinary, even. It is an undertaking that requires out of the box thinking, determination, dedication, and the ability to bloom wherever you are planted. When the idea blossomed for RTW, the thought of seeing so much of the world and experiencing so …
Throughout the duration of RTW ’23, I’ve met a lot of new people along the way. While some of these chance encounters only lasted momentarily, others have turned into friendships that have carried on. Every connection I’ve made, however, has made a lasting imprint on my heart. I truly feel as though my heart strings …
Ahoy, loyal readers! It has been a very exciting few weeks at sea, and I am so excited to share a little bit about this part of my journey with you! On January 7th, I boarded a 200 meter merchant vessel (MV), Blue Master II to start my month-long journey at sea to Africa. I …
This week, I took some time to answer a few questions that were submitted to my RTW inbox by some of you! I’m so excited to connect with you in this way, and I hope that by answering some questions you are able to better understand some aspects of my journey. For those of you …
Though I missed out on Christmas festivities with family and friends back home, my son, Mike, flew into Amsterdam for a few days to visit me post-Christmas! The holiday decor still filled the streets, and the holiday spirit was still in the air. Mike and I have spoken regularly since I’ve been away, but I …
Welcome back, everyone! Though I’ve missed connecting with you through the blog, I have really enjoyed some extra time to focus on some volunteer work, bouncing to new places, and self-care! I hope that the holidays treated you well, and you are starting the year reinvigorated! Looking back on 2023, I am proud of all …
RTW hit a very special milestone this week: on Thursday, December 14th, I officially hit 100 days of RTW! It’s truly wild to me that just over 100 days ago, I was in the United States, packing my bags and getting my last minute affairs in order, and now, I’m on an entirely different continent, …
Week 14 of RTW was a resounding success! I started the week in Edinburgh, filling my time there with new friends and new experiences. For those of you who know me, you will not at all be surprised to learn that I stood in solidarity with other women during one of my days there in …
It felt like a milestone when I changed the date on my daily note to December, my fourth month of traveling. I started in sunny and hot Portugal in early September with Pam, and this week, I’m solo in frosty Scotland, all bundled up. I’ve adjusted to living out of a backpack and figuring out …
During week 12 I spent more time exploring Scotland. It was serendipitous to be in the country of my ancestors while everyone back in the USA celebrated Thanksgiving with family and friends. My heart was filled with gratitude to be able to celebrate a Thanksgiving of my own with other hostel-goers, filling our bellies with …
