I am enough. In all of my forms–daughter, sister, friend, writer, traveler, lover. I am good enough. I am talented enough. I am confident. I am kind. I seek knowledge. I show compassion. I fail. I get back up. I…
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Why I started blogging and what it means to me now
Sometimes, when I think back to that day back in 2013 when I decided to start a blog and the wild, convoluted path my life has taken since then, I can’t help but laugh. It seems surreal, and sometimes I…
Mark Manson’s new book will melt your face off. But don’t take my word for it, take his.
My fellow Mark Manson fanatics out there know that today is a big fucking day. The reason? Mark’s new book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, hits shelves today. I pre-ordered my copy weeks ago and can’t fucking…
I Don’t Want to Travel the World for a Living
Something has been nagging at my conscience lately. In the last couple of months, I’ve begun to feel a little bit adrift. It’s a case of uncertain identity, I guess you could say. Despite how it may sometimes appear, I…
Opportunities Not Seen
Last month at the TBEX conference in Stockholm, Sweden, we had the profound privilege of hearing Lola Akinmade Åkerström give a closing keynote on a topic that hit close to home for many of us. The message struck a chord…
Invaluable Lessons from 5 Wildly Successful Entrepreneurs
“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” -Jim Rohn Have you heard this saying before? If you’re an entrepreneur or even mildly interested in personal development, chances are, you have. Motivational speaker and…
All we can do is be kind.
Some mornings, you wake up and you just know it’s going to be a hard day. Yesterday morning, well before the fog of sleep had lifted, I sat on my couch gawking at the TV screen, tears rolling down my…
A Love Letter to Mexico City
Dear Mexico City, Where do I even begin? You had me under your spell before I even arrived. You welcomed me with open arms, your warm air enveloping me like a hug from an old friend. My visit was somewhat…
You Asked, I Answered!
Last month, I told you guys to send me all of your burning questions, whether about travel, blogging, or anything else you could dream up. I also promised you a candid video response, something I’ve NEVER done before! Well, after…
4 Simple Ways to Bring Hotel Luxury into Your Own Bedroom
This article is brought to you in partnership with Frette. If you ask me, one of the best parts about taking a trip is spending a few nights in a gorgeous hotel. You get to feel like a queen (or…
