Posts Tagged ‘inspiration’
Charlie Hebdo: “I’d Rather Die Standing Than Live On My Knees”
“I’d Rather Die Standing Than Live On My Knees” This is a quote was stated by editor Stéphane Charbonnier of the French satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo, who was killed on January 7, 2015, along with 11 colleagues by Islamic extremists thought to be acting on behalf of Yemen’s al-Qaida branch who opened gunfire on the…Read more...
An Unusual Celebration: Notes On Losing A Friend (And Keeping Their Memory Alive)
“No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who are thoroughly persuaded of each other’s worth.” – Robert Southey, English author and poet Tonight, I went to a birthday party. While that may not sound like something worth declaring this wasn’t just any birthday celebration, but an impromptu party…Read more...
Travel Notes: A Journey Of 1,000 Miles Begins With A Single Step
A journey of 1,000 miles must begin with a single step – Lao Tzu There are many out there who dream about taking an around the world trip, backpacking Europe or traveling solo through South America. Who fantasize about spending a summer WWOOFing on a vineyard in Argentina, hiking their way through southern India or…Read more...
I’m Not Lost: How Travel Helped Me Find Myself
“Not all those who wander are lost” – J.R.R. Tolkien Being 27, unmarried with no kids, and working from home as a blogger traveling solo all over the world, people tend to size me up as someone who hasn’t yet found herself. “She’ll settle down eventually.” “She just needs to figure herself out.” “Don’t worry,…Read more...
Making The Impossible Possible: Your 6-Step Plan For Achieving Your Dreams
While I’m constantly writing about my travels and my life as a travel blogger, one thing I’ve rarely talked about is what I was doing before this. What many of you may not know is I actually hold a BA/MA in Communication & Rhetoric from the State University of New York at Albany, with my…Read more...
Traveling With All 5 Senses: Notes On Awakening In A Foreign Place
To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world. You are surrounded by adventure. You have no idea of what is in store for you, but you will, if you are wise and know the art of travel, let yourself go on the stream of the unknown…Read more...
How I Found Romance In An Unexpected Place
When most people think of a romantic vacation, they imagine white sand beaches, sunset horseback rides and lobster tail dinners by candlelight. You sleep in private rooms with plush bedding and have a balcony overlooking the water or at least a garden. You visit cities with cobbled streets and old world architecture, dine on steak…Read more...
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