Mindfulness has many definitions, means something slightly different to each of us, and can be practiced in many ways. The underlying principle, however, remains the same: experiencing the present moment exactly as it is, without resistance or judgment. When practiced…
From Freelancers to Course Creators: How Maggie & Nick Scaled Their Business While Traveling the World
Welcome to Location Independent Success Stories! In this series, I’ll be introducing you to inspiring men and women who are using their unique skills and talents to live the location independent lifestyle of their dreams. This week, I’m excited to…
How to Overcome Doubts & Fears When Living an Unconventional Lifestyle
We’re all faced with doubts and fears in our daily lives–it’s not only normal but often necessary to help us move forward. But when fear stands in the way of pursuing the lifestyle we really want, it’s time to get…
Joshua Tree Rock Climbing: Reaching New Heights, Smashing Fears
Don’t look down, don’t look down, don’t look down. It’s taking every last ounce of willpower to keep my eyes focused on the rock face in front of me, this vertical crack that somehow, someone has convinced me to climb.…
Your Questions Answered: Blogging, Photography, Eating Well & More!
Hello friend! Chances are, you found me through Instagram and don’t know much about me or my background, so I thought I’d take some time to share my story with you. Big thanks to those of you who submitted a…
30 Non-Cliché Travel Quotes You’ve Probably Never Heard Before
Call me a sucker, but I love a good travel quote. For me, it’s about so much more than my deep-rooted love of travel–when someone is able to use the written word to capture how travel makes me feel, well,…
Traveling the World as a Digital Media Consultant: An Interview with Rebecca Rosenberg
Welcome to Location Independent Success Stories! In this series, I’ll be introducing you to inspiring men and women who are using their unique skills and talents to live the location independent lifestyle of their dreams. In our first interview of…
Finding Stillness in the Desert: A Yoga Retreat in Joshua Tree National Park
My eyes flutter open as the sound of my phone’s alarm grows louder and louder. 6 am. The sun hasn’t yet poked its head from above the rocky horizon, and the air feels cold as I wriggle out of my…
Month in Review: December 2017
Happy New Year my friends! I enjoy writing these posts no matter what time of year, but in December, there is so much more to reflect on. I’m thinking about the year as a whole and what I’ve learned and…
My 10 Most Memorable Travel Moments of 2017
As usual, I surprised myself with how much I traveled this year. I guess all those travel quotes are true when they say that the travel bug is with you for life. Because no matter how many times I say…