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
Why Your Fear of Flying Isn’t Stupid
Confession: I’m my own worst critic. My close family and friends say the same thing about me. Honestly, I try to avoid self-deprecation at all costs. Negative thinking only pushes me further from my goals and dreams. Not to mention, if I had a friend who talked to me the same way I talked to… Keep Reading
Anxiety and Terrorism: Why You Can’t Let Fear Win
Time to state the obvious. The news is scary. Headlines are even scarier if you’re prone to anxiety or have anxious friends and family. BREAKING NEWS. Two words that immediately put me on edge. This isn’t surprising. I mean, something as simple as an unread email or text message makes me dwell, thoughts exploding in my… Keep Reading
Dear New Travel Bloggers: Mind Your Manners
It’s been awhile since I’ve written a letter to new travel bloggers. (If you’ve no idea what I’m talking about, read this post and that post). Yesterday I finally had a spare moment to write my monthly goals for Blond Wayfarer. So it’s no surprise I had blogging on the brain and decided to share… Keep Reading
Scared to Travel? Book Tours for Solo Travelers
Let’s talk about tours for solo travelers! Guided tours aren’t necessarily horrible and fake ways to travel. Booking tours for solo travelers is a great idea! There, I said it. Encouraging guided tours is probably one of the more controversial opinions I’ve stated on this blog, but what’s the point of blogging if you’re not… Keep Reading
6 Things Fearful Flyers Hate Hearing
As someone who experiences both a sick stomach and sweaty palms inside an airport and especially on a plane, I need a lot of courage to travel as much as I do. I’m not alone. Many travelers have a fear of flying and cope with their anxiety in many different ways. For the most part,… Keep Reading