TRAVEL BLOG
Is it Morally ok to Travel During the Pandemic?
A few weeks ago, I met a man who convinced me that not traveling right now might be the biggest moral misstep. Here's why. For most of 2020, I tried limiting my movements. "Stay at home!" they said. "Traveling and coming into contact with underserved communities will...
I decided to quit blogging
EDIT 2022: You can now find me at www.nomadcopyagency.com or on Instagram here, or LinkedIn here. About a month ago, I had one of those mini breakdowns. You know the type. Every few years (months? weeks?) when you doubt everything you've done in life up to this point,...
Road Trip Alone: Your Guide to Planning the Ultimate Solo Road Trip
Ah, the great American road trip. Just saying the words, "Road trip" conjures up images of people piled into a car, cruising Highway 66, and blasting sing-along music with the windows down. But, what if the record scratches and the image of a road trip becomes just...
Why Going On A Solo Road Trip Is Self-Care
I'm going to start by being really honest with y'all: being a woman is hard. We typically work more than men, get paid less, and take on more responsibilities. In my mind, these things all mean that as women, we deserve a whole bunch of self-care. As a solo travel...
Best Places to Solo Road Trip: USA
Is there anything more American than a good old fashioned road trip? When someone says 'road trip' it conjures up images of passing snacks and the aux cord, and someone in the backseat guiltily saying, "I have to pee again". I think of open windows, quirky gas station...
Becoming a Digital Nomad: Keys to Success
At the time of writing this, we're in the throes of the Coronavirus pandemic. Millions of people have been sent to work from home. Several are asking themselves if they could continue working from home forever. The brave few are wondering if they can take it to the...
Be Productive While Telecommuting: 3 Easy Ways
Many of us were recently thrown into the teleworking world, some for the first time. It wasn't easy for people to figure out how to do it, and how to stay productive while working from home. While everyone's experience with staying productive while telecommuting is...
10 Books to Read This Summer
If you're in search of a great book, I have 10 recommendations for you. Since mid-March, I've read about 20 books. Not only that, but I make sure that at least half the books I read are by people of color, and at least half are by women. It leads to some interesting...
Does Solo Traveling Mean You’re Alone?
Here's something I've noticed: So many people, especially women, behave as if they can't do something if they aren't doing it with someone. While desiring companionship is wonderful, it also creates a sense of fear when it comes to traveling alone. Hitch Hiking, but...
Traveling Solo: How to Be Happy Alone
When was the last time you were alone? Take that a step further: When was the last time you were happy alone? Do you know how to be happy alone? These musings are the number one reason why people tell me they don't want to travel solo: They're afraid of being lonely....
7 Apps Every Traveler Should Have on Their Phone
When it comes to planning and taking a vacation, the delight is in the details. Want to find the best place to stay tonight? There's an app for that. Want to do a currency conversion quickly? There's an app for that, too. There's even an app that lets you take a photo...
I Don’t Want You To Quit Your Job To Travel
A lot of people come to me and ask how I quit my job to travel. Even more come to me asking how they can travel as much as I do. Here's what I have to say to the 'quit your job, see the world' types: Just because I did, doesn't mean I want you to quit your job to...