Imagine this: You score an amazing deal on a flight to a snowy destination. You can almost imagine the snowflakes falling on your tongue and the hot chocolate warming your hands. To be honest, part of the fun is figuring out which cute winter coats and scarves are going to accompany you on the trip, […]
Is it Okay to Travel Without My Partner?
Over the years that I’ve been writing this blog, I’ve gotten lots of questions regarding how to navigate relationships when it comes to travel. We’ve explored how to gently tell someone you’d rather travel alone, whether it makes sense to break up to travel, and I asked a group of women in relationships to explain […]
Does Tourism Help or Harm? A Look at Economics, Ecology, and Neocolonialism
Hey friends, this has been a long time coming. I started writing this article several times, beginning four years ago. And each time I’ve asked myself: “Who am I to talk about this? It’s too controversial. It’s weird coming from someone who is very much part of the global privileged. How is this going to […]
How Much is a Trip to Bora Bora?
Let’s be honest, Bora Bora with its exclusive overwater bungalows isn’t known for being cheap. French Polynesia, the island nation it’s part of, is many things including remote, pristine, beautiful, and truly special – but not at all cheap. That said, I’m spent years bootstrapping my way around the globe, finding budget ways to enjoy […]
More Women Than Ever Are Seeking Spiritual Retreats
Up until a few years ago, I’d never heard of women’s circles or spiritual retreats that were designed to help women form sisterly bonds, support each other in our dreams and endeavors, and grow spiritually. I hadn’t thought about growth in women’s spiritual retreats seriously before. I guess you could say I ‘accidentally’ discovered my […]