Self-Love Lesson: Embracing Your Singleness Uh oh! Travelers, it’s time for a vulnerable lifestyle post! We’re talking about love and singleness today. Brace yourselves. If you’re thinking, “I’m confused, this is a travel blog! What is this dating nonsense doing here?,” then I advise you return to Blond Wayfarer’s homepage. Pick something more worldly, haha. I… Keep Reading
Heart Broken Stories: How NYC Emotionally Healed Me
Heart Broken Stories of a Travel Blogger First a disclaimer. Initially, I was completely torn about writing this article on heart broken stories and breakup recovery. I waffled about it all week. I would write a paragraph, shake my head, and close the draft. Then I’d open it again. Argh. As you already know, I… Keep Reading
Traveling to Find Yourself? Here are the Pros & Cons
Traveling to Find Yourself: The Truth Ahhh, traveling to find yourself. It’s a controversial topic mentioned in lots of travel forums and subreddits! It’s undeniably true that so many people want to embark on a solo trip, not just for museums, cultural experiences, and food, but rather to truly discover who and what they are…. Keep Reading
Setting Personal Boundaries: My 2019 Resolution
Setting Personal Boundaries Last year, I talked a lot about the necessity of self-love on this blog. At its core, self-love means giving yourself the same consideration and care as the important people in your life. If you wouldn’t want to see your parents, grandparents, or siblings treated a certain way, then why tolerate garbage… Keep Reading
I Give Up (Or Why Jealousy *Almost* Made Me Quit Travel Blogging)
Jealousy Almost Made Me Quit Travel Blogging I’m not kidding around. This title is not clickbait. Not even close. I seriously almost quit travel blogging this month. It was not a good time, my friends, not a good time at all. As you know, I’ve been running this website for a little more than three years…. Keep Reading
30 Rookie Travel Mistakes in Europe (And What to Do Instead)
Rookie Travel Mistakes in Europe Argh, making travel mistakes in Europe is no fun, but fortunately, you’re able to prevent them from happening at all! As a solo traveler, I’ve made frequent mistakes in Europe. Embarrassing? Sure, maybe a little and my missteps create hilarious stories to tell over dinner. But now, thanks to my own… Keep Reading
Why I Blog About Travel and Mental Health
Travel and Mental Health This has been a shitty week. Sorry for swearing, but there’s no other way to convey my emotions here. It’s rough, and I’m still feeling overwhelmed by all the news. I know I’m not alone either, given the many beautiful reflections on my twitter and instagram feeds. As you all know, this… Keep Reading
Are Hostels Safe? Yes, Yes, and Yes.
Are Hostels Safe? Believe it or not, I get asked this question about hostels and safety a lot. Way too much, actually! I especially hear the “eek, hostels, really?!” from people who (surprise) don’t travel all that much – mostly fellow Americans who I encounter in my daily life. My people, my people, you are missing… Keep Reading
Why 2018 Will Be My Year of Self-Love
2018 Goal: The Importance of Self-Love Ahhh, can you believe it’s 2018? I can’t. Like. My brain literally cannot compute this simple fact. I feel like 2008 was five years ago or something, not ten. Back in good ol’ 2008, I was a fresh faced (and immature) senior in college. I thought I was unstoppable…. Keep Reading
