In the last year I have traveled four times and as I enter the beginning of 2017 I have to say I feel more confident because of the solo adventures I have made. This isn’t to say that having a travel companion isn’t great but something has to be said for making a journey on … More how solo travel helped me be more confident
Spring is always a time for me to look back and reflect on my life, also a time to seek out how I can grow as an individual. This year I have a lot to reflect on and ponder as I am getting back into my own element after time off traveling. I sometimes feel … More life choices, lament and letting go
first week of 30 days of inspiration and I made this week pretty easy. My aim for this week was about being kind to myself. In a world that is dominated by hate and fear I think it is important that we are kinder to ourselves. This includes forgiveness and moving forward. One thing that … More be kind to yourself
I have been back in the Pacific Northwest for two weeks now and I have to say it is surreal. The last four months have been a blur of new faces, places and food; adventure and experiences to last a lifetime and I could not be happier to have no money. A long time ago … More It’s all about the Journey
It was in September a year ago that I decided that I wanted to travel…where I didn’t know for certain but I knew that I wanted to go somewhere new. I had dreams of places I wanted to see and read books written by women who travelled solo. I began making lists of places I … More Love, leaving and finding yourself
Leon and Granada… Both have a lot of beauty and colonial charm to them. The streets are packed and loud with music blaring from the speakers of trucks and cars. If you are looking for a chill place to stay there are some but when you walk down the streets you are bombarded by music … More Leon & Granada
El Tunco…take me to the beach!! After several days in Tunco, I can say I have arrived at what I was wanting on this trip. Beaches and surf…I have yet to surf but I have been enjoying the waves and salt water. El Tunco has a quaint beauty…you have to look past all party spots … More El Salvador
It has been 30 days so far on the road. For me this is a long time to be roaming, wandering, living everyday with out needing to go to work. I know that last part sounds like a luxury to those who are working hard everyday…I mean it as, I feel lost without work. It … More Guatemala or Bust
Hello readers. The sun has me in a daydream kind of haze today and I feel like little can take away this ‘high’. After some coffee and a bike ride I started thinking about lists. I make a to do list far to often and thought, maybe I need to make a bucket list…it is … More bucket list
Well this week has been a long one and kind of important as far as self-growth goes. I have been reminded of how important it is to be honest with myself and do some self-evaluating. I am the worst at evaluating how things are going because I can be my own worst critic and harder … More to be honest
Wanderlust Katie 