With the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic essentially shutting down the tourism industry, it’s hard not to reflect on our travel habits and consider how they might change in the future. Whether these changes come about by force (new rules and regulations by governments or travel companies) or by personal choice, I think we all need to… Continue reading How Will Travel Change?
Category: Travel Journal
A more personal look at my life and travels. Journal entries, stories, essays, and updates.
Virtual Travel: Explore the Streets of Lisbon, Portugal
I put together this photo diary of Lisbon, Portugal for a little bit of “virtual travel” during this time when we’re stuck at home. … Lisbon is a vibrant European city and an absolute visual delight. It’s one of those places where you’ll never want to put your camera down (although you should), because there… Continue reading Virtual Travel: Explore the Streets of Lisbon, Portugal
Foodie Obsession: Pastel de Nata in Portugal
Pastel de Nata is a foodie obsession. You MUST try one of these delicious tarts while traveling in Portugal. … Before heading to Portugal, I was obsessed with the idea of pastel de nata. Of course I didn’t really know what they tasted like, but I imagined I’d be eating them every single day while… Continue reading Foodie Obsession: Pastel de Nata in Portugal
Ah, Lisboa…
It’s my final day in Lisbon, Portugal, and I’m already consumed with nostalgia. It’s a bit premature considering I’m still here, and I’ll be returning in about two weeks before flying back home. Nevertheless, my daydreamy brain is already creating vignettes of my time here, even placing a soundtrack to it so that I’ll think… Continue reading Ah, Lisboa…
The Truth About WHY I Travel
A few years ago, when I was working at a resort in the state of Washington, a co-worker asked me: why do you want to travel so much? I went with the standard (and admittedly annoying) answer, “Why not?” I think a lot of us travelers throw that response at people because we get asked… Continue reading The Truth About WHY I Travel
Disposable Diaries // Washington & Wyoming
In 2012, I bought two disposable cameras. I wanted to take them with me on my travels as a fun way to document my trips. Instead, they sat in my closet, unused, for almost 3 years. I brought them with me when I moved to Washington, but only took a few photos. Then I brought… Continue reading Disposable Diaries // Washington & Wyoming
The Truth About My First Solo Trip
I write a lot about solo travel here, and most of the traveling I do now is 100% on my own. It’s the most natural thing to me to go off on a trip by myself; I never hesitate to do something alone. I think I tend to make it sound really easy, like it’s… Continue reading The Truth About My First Solo Trip
How I Afford to Travel: Seasonal Work
Today I want to talk about the other side of travel. Not the silly mishaps that make for great travel stories, but the reason I am able to travel in the first place: work. Travel costs money, and everyone has to work to get that money (unless you’re one of those mythical trust fund babies,… Continue reading How I Afford to Travel: Seasonal Work
1 Week in Chicago
Last month I spent 1 week in Chicago. At the start of 2018, I made a list of U.S. cities that I wanted to see again, and Chicago was probably the one I was most determined to actually revisit this year. I tried to go earlier in the year, but I kept putting it off.… Continue reading 1 Week in Chicago
26 Photos to Inspire You to Visit New Zealand
Almost exactly two years ago today, I hopped on a plane to the other side of the world. I spent a year in New Zealand on a working holiday visa, traveling all over the country and seeing as much as I could. A little over a year ago, I left New Zealand to return to… Continue reading 26 Photos to Inspire You to Visit New Zealand
