I have always enjoyed viewing art in its many forms. I love experiencing the artists perspective because they so frequently see the world so differently than I do. The detail in sculpture, the color scheme in a painting, or the deeper meaning in a short film are all little discoveries that I hope to make
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Traveling Quietly: How to Be Quiet in a World that is Loud
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Why Everyone Should Travel the World
Everyone should travel at some point in their lives. The most common question I get when I talk about a new trip is: Why? I find this to be a strange thing to ask. It seems so obvious to me. For me, it is quite simply because I want to go. What other reason do
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How to Avoid Getting Sick on an Airplane
Those who fly regularly already consider the chance of getting sick when they travel. Many people already have things that they do to avoid getting sick on an airplane. I have my own habits that help me dodge whatever disease is going around. Honestly, there is no way to avoid getting sick 100% of the
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A Winter Weekend in Montreal
As I walk out of my hostel and head towards the Old Port of Montreal, I don’t feel too cold. I can handle this. Winter in Montreal is no joke. The temperature was 12 degrees Fahrenheit. After walking for a while I stopped in a shop briefly. Stepping outside it was suddenly frigid and I
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My First Experience as a Solo Traveler
I have flown a lot. Getting on an airplane to go to my next destination is a breeze, and I consider myself to be a pretty savvy traveler. The one thing that I had yet to experience in my 27 years of traveling was solo travel. I have done a few things abroad on my
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Books
The Best Fiction Books to Inspire Wanderlust
I don’t know about you, but for me, there is nothing so exciting as getting lost in a good book. There is something truly fantastic about discovering a world that is utterly different from our own, yet still relatable because of the complex characters. The stories that introduce you to an interesting and brave character who
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Asia
A Tour of Tokyo
I spent four days in Tokyo after gallivanting all around Japan for almost two weeks. At this point, we were feeling the effects of all that travel, so we took it pretty easy in our last stop in Japan. Tokyo is massive. In fact, it is the largest metropolis in the world. The second largest
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Gift Ideas for Travel Lovers
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links I will make a small commission at no extra cost to you. I appreciate any purchases that you make! Finding a gift for travelers may be the most challenging task you will ever be given. They like to keep moving,