When it comes to a case of the blues, I’ve found travel to be very helpful in combating depression. As any good counselor will tell you, sometimes the best remedy for what ails you is to simply step a
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
Return to Oz: What It’s Like Living Outside the U.S. for 7 Years
[slogan]For the past month, I’ve felt like the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.[/slogan] You see, I’ve returned to the U.S. of A. after living on Guam for seven years. I have much to catch up on… like the
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
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
Guam Photography Tour
Experience the tropical U.S. territory of Guam while developing your photography and filmmaking skills!
Travel with a small group around the island with a focus on arts, culture, and landscapes. Learn
The Humans of Bali (PHOTOS)
This woman is the owner of a thriving coffee farm in Bali. I took her picture before I knew that. I simply saw her cooking over a hot stove and was intrigued by her face and her work. I’m glad I found
My 15 Favorite Travel Experiences
I didn’t visit every destination on my 2015 bucket list this year, but that’s just fine. I’m more interested in quality travel than in quantity. This is perhaps why I don’t travel full-time. I grounde
Why I Don’t Travel the World Full-Time
I’ll be honest. I get envious of full-time travelers. You know the nomads with the NatGeo-worthy Instagrams and the seemingly inexhaustible supply of cash? The ones who seem to have no problem taking
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Weekly Inspiration: Sufjan, Nomadism, Creative Types & Jealousy
I’m starting a new department here on Global Girl Travels — a round-up of stuff on the Interwebs that inspires me. Perhaps it will inspire you too. From cool travel blogs to Mindy Kaling quotes, ther