There is a prevailing (and somewhat dangerous) belief that sadness can actually be conquered if you’re strong enough. “If you’re sad, try eating these 16 essential oils.” “You should do…
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Happy people suck. I know – I am one, but that doesn’t mean I don’t understand how tragically annoying we can be. Our constant positivity is exhausting and we have…
Traveling is glamourous. It effortlessly hints at wealth, freedom, beauty and youth, making it seem unattainable to anyone with a full-time job. Hell – just a few minutes on Instagram…
Travelers rely on the kindness of strangers. Without them we’d often be lost, hungry, confused and begging for the next flight home. It’s almost as though the stranger only emerges…
As soon as I was old enough to be insolent, I wanted to move to the city. My small Minnesotan hometown always felt stifling, despite being surrounded by vast farmland…
Packing for a long (or unending) trip isn’t easy. Before I left for Spain, I remember sitting on the floor staring woefully at my backpack, wondering how I was going…
Every traveler has a moment. I’ve spoken with people who have been traveling for five months, and I’ve spoken with people who have been traveling for five years. Almost all…
I’ve received a few messages from people who are curious as to how I’m funding my adventures, so I’d like to share some of my not-so-secret travel tips with anyone who…
Everyone I meet asks me the three same questions: Where are you from? How old are you? Why are you traveling? While the first two answers are pretty simple (I…
After 4 days in Tenerife, I’ve already been forced to cycle through a handful of hellos and goodbyes. Most people at the surf camp tend to stay around a week,…
