Introverts, as most people now know, aren’t necessarily ‘anti-social’ or ‘loners’ or, the worst insult, ‘party-poopers’; they just get their energy in different ways, mostly through being alone and having […]
Author: Monika
Dangers of Voluntourism: Avoiding Scams and Pitfalls
There are sooo many ways to volunteer/voluntour out there, but for those without 6 months to a year of commitment in mind, the choices can be outrageously pricey. Rahabbing gorillas […]
The Wild Weird World of Food Museums
Whoever said museums were boring was clearly full of nonsense and hadn’t heard of the wonderful world of food museums! Full of rich (and sometimes creamy) history, these museums showcase […]
The 4 Travel Writing Myths You Need to Stop Believing Right Now
Thinking that your amazing content will bring people to you in droves. It’s so easy to think this is the pattern. And careful social media curation doesn’t do a lot […]
Panicking About U.S. Visas to the EU? Read This
No need to start panicking quite yet over European visas for U.S. citizens. While the dispute is nothing new, the movement to change the standards is. The reasoning behind the […]
5 Surprising Countries to Visit Visa-Free
As a frequent traveler, the last thing I want hindering my travels is a lengthy visa application process. Or even the idea that I’m throwing money at bureaucracy (even if […]
The Anxiety That Comes with Not Traveling
No matter how much you do or do not travel, there’s a certain level of anxiety that naturally comes with not traveling and wishing you were. Here’s a list of […]
Rails and Tales: Those You Meet on the Train
The Midwest could be referred to as The Gentle Spot. Where life and people are complacent and happy. A very soothing place to be. The energy able to be felt […]
On the Penning of Memoirs
As Charles Bukowski once said about writing: if it doesn’t come bursting out of you in spite of everything, don’t do it. Too true. Bottom line about why I write? […]
Quotes from The Wanderess That Will Make You Drop Everything and Travel
There are some writers who simply go beyond words to show readers a world they only dreamed about, even if the world is a free state of mind. Roman Payne, […]