Where did the last year go?! 2016 seemed to fly by, and here I sit on another January 1st, trying to figure out what I want to accomplish in the…
My First Month In Colombia
For around 8 months, I saved up for a trip. I wasn’t 100% certain where I wanted to go, but I was debating between a return to Colombia, the Philippines,…
New Baltimore, Michigan: A Return Home
In March, before I left for Colombia; I got the chance to spend some time with my older sister, Alexandria. She now lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana, so I don’t…
A Bus, a Brit, and La Burgerhouse
SATURDAY NIGHT: Dragging from the long day, I rang the doorbell to enter the hostel. Before I could even open the door fully, I was bombarded by massive hugs from…
An Unexpected Twist
I woke up to a series of high pitched squawks and a soft nibble on my fingers. The sun was already high; had I slept in?? With a 7am flight…
Sleeping Around The World
Some may say that I am incredibly gifted… I have been blessed with the ability to fall asleep ANYWHERE! In almost ANY situation. On the side of a football pitch…
My Fall Into The Travel Lifestyle
Last summer, when discussing life goals, things we want from life, and places we’d like to travel, a friend compared me to a “lost puppy.” The idea that I see…
My Island Vacation for Under $50
It all began with an inquiry from my friend and teammate, Ali. “Mate, I am going to check out this island and camp out on the beach this weekend. You…