September has always been a month of renewal. A new school year, a large, life-altering event, or a move abroad. I'm always curious to see what September will bring. This one feels a bit different. It's my last September abroad. I sat writing this in a hotel room bathroom at 5 am in the morning in Croatia. Michael is still sleeping but I got the urge to get up and write. Something not uncommon, ... Read the Post
2 Years Abroad
How I’m Traveling the World Without Quitting My Job
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
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
