Even though there are measures you can take to travel safely, it seems wise to decide on a case by case basis whether you should venture out further than a staycation.
“Fake it ’til you make it!”
I manage to incorporate that mentality into my life on a lot of occasions. This happy-go-lucky attitude takes a lot of pressure out of life and travel for me and gives me confidence that everything will turn out alright someway. So, fake it 'til you make it!
“Somehow, we always find our way home”
It was such a simple thing to say, but he said it with such confidence and certainty, that it filled me with a sense of calm and awe at the same time. And it has stuck with me ever since.
Travel advice: What to pack (my basic essentials)
My dad ingrained in me that there are a couple of bare essentials: Passport, banking card and (nowadays) your smartphone. If need be, you can figure out anything else along the way.
Travel: Who to travel with
Whenever you plan a trip, one question might pop up sooner or later: Who (if anyone) do I take with me?
Travel advice: How to be a good traveler (and not an obnoxious tourist)
Whether at home or while abroad, we have all run into tourists that stuck out like a soar thumb and made us cringe at their behavior or inappropriate attire. Here are a couple of thoughts on how to be a good traveler (and not an obnoxious tourist).
Travel: Why I travel
There are countless things that I love about traveling. Here are the main ones for me personally.
Travel: Where I have been (so far)
So far, I have been to a total of 28 countries and 83 towns, cities or places on 4 continents. And I can't wait to see what still lies ahead.
