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Yup, the time has finally arrived. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?! When I first announced my world trip in June, it seemed a lifetime away. Seven months was more than enough time for me to leisurely plan my itineraries, book flights and hostels, purchase all the things I needed, and pack everything into my trusty backpack. I’m not sure if Father Time decided to make me the joke of 2012, but those seven… Read More

Some of my friends and family already know this, but I had held back on posting a big announcement until I had more details, more of a solidified plan, and more reassurance that this is something I can, in fact, embark upon. Since I was a little girl, I have dreamed of exploring, of embarking on adventures, of encountering experiences that would make the most of my one chance at life. If… Read More

“Um…it’s the end of June. Why is the second part of your Best Gifts for the Wanderlust-suffering Globetrotter series appearing now, six months after the holiday season?” you ask. Because I forgot to post it before Christmas. That’s why. With that blatant honesty aside, I figured there is never a bad time to discuss the best gifts for the traveler in your life – so I can keep posting installments all year-round…. Read More