Every day, I fall into the same trap. I look around, see what others are doing, and wonder how they accomplished so much, so fast. Wonder how they’ve skyrocketed past me while seemingly taking the same steps. “I’m miles behind…
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What if my best isn’t good enough?
What if my best isn’t good enough? What if I work as hard as I can, and I still fall short of my goals? What if, no matter how much I care, how many years I toil, or how many…
Why I Quit the Digital Nomad Lifestyle for Location Independence (And No, They’re Not the Same)
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve likely heard the term ‘digital nomad’ thrown around a lot over the last few years. For millennials, it seems that going on year-long backpacking trips is no longer good enough to satisfy…
When Travel No Longer Feels Meaningful
There may come a time in your life as a traveler when you realize you no longer have a firm grip on your “why.” When we first begin a new journey, there is always an underlying “why”–in other words, a motivating…
Maintaining a Traveler’s Mindset at Home
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to travel to faraway lands to have the mind and heart-opening experiences that travel is often lauded for. You can have them no matter where you’re currently laying your head at night, even…
My Favorite Travel Photos of 2016
Looking back over my travels of the past year is a trip unto itself–in large part because I could have SWORN I said I was going to slow the F down and not travel quite so much. And then 6…
Thank You, 2016
When we look back on the year 2016, most of us (and certainly the history books) will remember it for the raging dumpster fire that it was. There were, of course, joyous moments throughout. But when taken as a whole,…
100 Little Things That Happen When You Become a Digital Nomad
Upon making the decision to become location independent and join the ranks of digital nomads, your life will undoubtedly change. Some of these changes you might see coming; others will be surprising, scary, even painful. I’m a firm believer that…
Why is ‘settling down’ so terrifying?
I honestly never imagined that at the ripe old age of 29 ½ I’d be living such an ‘unsettled’ life. Then again, I certainly wasn’t envisioning myself as a homeowner by this time, nor did I see miniature versions of…
Where to Travel in 2017: My Top Picks & Wishlist
In 2017, in my attempt to slow my pace, I’ll focus on spending more time in fewer destinations, so while there may be many “wishes” on this list, the likelihood of me actually visiting them all is slim. My location…
