Last week the German Foreigner's Office gave us approval to live in Germany another year. This process isn't easy, but definitely worth it. I've been abroad for nearly two years now and away from my house for three. I didn't do this by going into debt or quitting my job. Instead, I forged a different path. Maybe it was a bit harder in the beginning, but it ensured a more stable path in the long ... Read the Post
How I’m Traveling the World Without Quitting My Job
Why I’m Proud to Be An American
My grandfather always had a twinkle in his eye. I've adopted his standard saying: "It's All Good." Growing up, we went to Thanksgiving at 818 Erie St. in Shreveport —my grandparents' Gran and Pop's house. They hosted the main event for decades. Gran scurried around in the kitchen, melting a stick of butter, adding a dash of this or that to steaming pots on the stove, always with a bit of flour on ... Read the Post
You Can Sleep When You’re Dead
Remember that time I fell skiing and tore my ACL, let it heal for approximately three weeks, then traveled to more countries than most people do in a year during a one-month span? I have extreme FOMO, y’all. There’s just so much to do and see in this world, I can’t help it. In the last month, I’ve been to Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, The Netherlands, back to Germany, England, ... Read the Post
On Savoring Life
My life is extremely strange. I was looking at Facebook and noticed many of my internet friends posting countdowns to upcoming trips. I also saw a myriad of pictures of places they visited. And I remember that feeling. That countdown to the trip. That rush and bubbling of excitement of what's happening next. I once posted over 1,200 photos on a Facebook album of my trip in Belgium, Paris, and ... Read the Post
6 Reasons to Stop Making Excuses and Make Time for Travel Now
My life motto? Live a little. We all make excuses to not do something we love whether it's time, money, or responsibility. But in my experience now is always the best option. To take the chance and live your best life. If you have dreams of traveling the world, you may feel as if that dream is out of reach due to having a busy lifestyle, family commitments, and time and money concerns. Many people ... Read the Post
The Age of Influence
A news story has gone viral about a woman who reached out to a hotel for a free stay (something I do regularly) in exchange for a feature. Instead of just saying "no" the hotel proceeded to share the email on social media (and also ban all bloggers from the establishment). It's created a frenzy of people claiming she, "get a real job" and patting the hotel on the back. This isn't the first time ... Read the Post
