I’ve been teasing it for months, but my Airstream dream was realized this summer. I’m fully nomadic now and can say I absolutely love the Airstream lifestyle. Why I Decided to Leave Guam and Live in a
How the Trump Presidency Will Affect Travel Bloggers
I didn’t plan to write this post and I’m not happy that I need to. I’m also aware it will be misinterpreted, so please read it carefully. First of all, I’m non-partisan. I have long held the belief th
The Number 1 Secret of Successful Travel Bloggers
Gary Arndt has one. Melyssa Griffin has a couple. The Blonde Abroad has six. Global Girl Travels (ahem, this blog) has two. So, what is the number one secret of successful travel bloggers? Keep readin
10 Life-Saving Steps Before You Quit Your Job to Travel
I think it’s safe to say we’re all pretty fed up with the rally cry to quit our 9-to-5’s and travel full-time. Those posts are sort of a big middle finger to anyone silly enough to desire financial se
How to Use Miles to Travel for Free: A Beginner’s Guide
I’m a budget traveler who relies heavily on flights redeemed with miles to get around the world. I’ve been beating the man since I was 21 starting with my first flight to Europe which cost just $300 (
The Truth About Life as a Digital Nomad
Ansley Sawyer is a producer with Brandon Li, whom you may recall, was the cinematographer on my Guam documentary. In 2015, I interviewed Brandon about life on the road, including the misconceptions an
Shanghai Express: Gotham in Asia
I didn’t expect to like Shanghai so much. It was simply a gateway from Guam to Zhangjiajie and those majestic “Avatar” mountains. After 10 days in rural China, I was ready for a few nights in the city
My 3 Travel Beauty Secrets
I’m vain. There, I said it. I blame it on Barbies and the media. Even before I started vlogging, I wanted to travel hard and still look glamorous. Ah the complexity of the modern woman. I hesitate to
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How to Get an Indian e-Visa
Traveling has never been as easy as it is now. But don’t be that person (ahem, me), who shows up at the airport and doesn’t have the required visa. News flash: You won’t be allowed on the plane. The s
The Honest Truth About How I Can Afford to Travel So Much
I’m not like most people. I don’t want to appear wealthy or privileged. I just don’t think of myself that way — not in my childhood and not now. I grew up in a low- to middle-class household, my moth