Lessons from My First Year as a New Digital Nomad – Sell It All!
One year ago I sold my house and this whole “Experiment” really got interesting. Here’s the backstory and lessons learned along my crazy first year as a for realsies digital nomad…
Travel Planning & Tips
Some of the best travel decisions I’ve made came from trial, error, and a whole lot of “well… that didn’t go as planned.” The good news? You don’t have to learn everything the hard way like I did!
Here you’ll dig into travel blog articles about simple planning strategies, packing tips, budgeting ideas, and real travel tips I actually use to make trips smoother, easier, and more fun!
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Society, You’re A Crazy Breed… Permission To Be “Flakey” & Change Your Mind…And Life.
A lot of time it’s pretty unclear that the voices in your head aren’t necessarily your voice, it’s the voice resonating those societal imprints…
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How To Use Google Maps Saved Lists to Fuel Your Travel Planning & Wanderlust
Google Maps Saved Lists are an awesome way of storing travel ideas for future use. Here are detailed instructions on how to use Google Maps saved lists…
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Step-By-Step: How To Add Google Maps Saved Lists On The App or On Desktop or In a web Browser
Setting up Google Maps custom saved lists on a computer in a web browser is a little different than in app or on a device. Here’s a quick set up how-to with some tips!
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Step-By-Step: How To Add Google Maps Saved Lists On The App or On your Phone / Device
Setting up Google Maps custom saved lists on your phone or in app is a little different than in a browser window. Here’s a quick set up how-to with some tips!
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Yesterday I had to Use My NOLS Wilderness First Responder Training…
While I’m glad I’m trained as a NOLS Wilderness First Responder, I never wanted to actually be in a situation to use the knowledge. Yesterday I was.
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Flight Travel Hacking 101: Finding Cheap Flights…For Beginners
Dragging your feet on digging in to flight travel hacking and finding cheap flights? Start here my friend. But beware…the rabbit hole is deep…
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“Burn The Boats?” The Problem With Inspirational & Motivational Quotes…
Here’s the thing. That hypothetical army didn’t just randomly find boats or have the boat fairy drop them off. To burn the boats you must first have boats…
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Virtual Mailbox 2026: Why They’re Not Just For Nomads…And Why You’re Overdue For This Epic Life-Hack
Virtual mailboxes aren’t just for travelers, this hack is a huge time-saver for anyone! Find out why this $15/month hack is such a game-changer.
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(Nerd Alert!) Buying A Wall Map of the World Helped Completely Change My Travel Perspective
Nuggets include: “I’ll take the dum-dum card,” “back when I was a kid,” and mentions of an old school Chevrolet Station Wagon. Sorry, no woody sidewalls.
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Rockstar Interview: Native Nomads Cassie & Nate — Opening Their Hearts & Minds In Mexico
I recently got to visit and interview newly nomadic friends of mine Cassie and Nate (Native Nomad Life) in their current home in Merida, Mexico.
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The Life-Changing Decision Of Being A Peace Corps Volunteer…
Truth be told I think about a lot of stuff! The decision to join the Peace Corps for 2+ years is a pretty big decision, so let the analysis paralysis begin!
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Rockstar Interview: Kat Butler of WorldWide Honeymoon
Kat finally took the plunge and ditched the 80-hour “day job” to chart her own course. The motivation for change was strong, but huge life changes aren’t ever easy…
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A Public Transportation / Transit System Done Right: Minneapolis MN, USA
Slow to start using Public Transit/Transportation? Well, here are some things that I look for that make a huge difference for me, starting in Minneapolis…
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Admitting Defeat…For The Win! Leaving Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula 10 Days Early.
I loved Merida, Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula, but it kind of kicked my ass this time. Sometimes we have to make hard choices, or admit defeat, to save our sanity!
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How A Neurotic Nervous Nellie Buys a Personal Item Sized, Small Travel Backpack
Ever wonder how a mildly neurotic, anxiety-driven, budget traveler goes about picking the perfect travel daypack / backpack? Find out with my review of this awesome PacSafe Angry Lane Edition bag…
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Game-Changing Hostel Facts: Did You Know There Are Hundreds Of Hostels in the US!?
Yep, hostels aren’t just “across the pond!” There are hundreds of hostels across the U.S.! Here are some other facts you might not know about hostels…
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Airbnb vs. Hostels: The Similarities… And Differences… Might Surprise You!
The differences, and the similarities between staying in a hostel or an Airbnb can be very surprising! Here are just a few facts to get you started…
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Mexico Travel By Bus—They Could Straight-Up Leave Your Ass Behind!
Today’s travel experiment started with a 1-way flight to Mexico City and included overland travel by bus to Oaxaca. Getting around Mexico is kinda crazy…
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Sometimes Solo Travel Can Suck – Here’s How To Make It Suck Less
It’s true: Solo travel can get lonely. Having the freedom to make your own rules can be a blessing and a curse! Here are some tips, tricks, and apps you can use to make your next solo travel trip a little more social!
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Hostel Review: Baltimore, MD USA – HI Baltimore Hostel
The Hostelling International Baltimore hostel is definitely full of charm; rightfully so since it’s in the Charm City! The hostel walls are adorned with hand painted murals and there are tons of places to settle in around hostel. Definitely worth a stop when you travel through!
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Tips, Strategies, & Tough Love To Help You Finally Kick-Start Your Travel Life!
Want to travel more but don’t really know where to start? Have a friend or family member that keeps talking about travel—but clearly needs a little help actually getting off go and making it happen? This is the no-fluff, hands-on guide to finally getting unstuck and on a travel path—with confidence, intention, and zero shame.