How I Practice Abundance and Stay Positive, Despite the Uncertainty of Nomadic Living
A nomadic, adventurous, untethered lifestyle has become more and more attractive and popular, especially as more and more people explore remote or seasonal work, entrepreneurship, freelancing, and early retirement… but, like anything new, this lifestyle can come with a lot of question marks.
The most common concerns I hear about a nomadic lifestyle are:…
Why I Stopped Asking for an Explanation/Closure in Dating
When I think about all the time and emotional energy I wasted wondering and questioning why I guy I liked disappeared (or showed his true colors), “YOU DON’T NEED CLOSURE” is one of the things I wish I could tell my younger self.
I now take this heart — I don’t need an explanation, I…
Day of the Dead in Oaxaca: My Experience Traveling on Nat Geo and G Adventures’ Group Trip
As a travel blogger and expat who’s been living and traveling long-term in Mexico, one of the first things I was told after arriving in this country was that I HAD to experience Day of the Dead, Mexico’s vibrant, elaborate, and legendary holiday to celebrate and remember deceased loved ones. So in 2023, I joined…
What It Costs to Live in Mexico, and Why I Increased my Budget
If you guys have been tracking my spending updates during the last few years since I semi-retired outside the U.S., you’ve seen… my spending (more or less) slowly increasing.
While some of that is a result of inflation, demand, and the strengthening Mexican peso… I’ve also made some conscious choices.
“What’s Meant to Be, Will Be” — The Biggest Cop Out of All
Just take a look at Instagram: there it is, always in a pretty font: “What’s meant to be, will be.”
I used to believe it, but here’s my beef: it inspires passivity, and it relieves a person of responsibility for their own human agency and actions. Let me explain.
Hiking Peru’s Inca Trail in 4 Days: My Experience & What to Expect
Truthfully, hiking the Inca Trail was never really on my radar… not until I was invited to the G Adventures’ GX Summit in Peru this September. Well, since I’m always up for a challenge, I couldn’t say no to the opportunity to add on the 4-day hike, and stretch out of my comfort zone.
And…
3 Years Nomadic: My Top Advice, the Biggest Surprises, and the Things I Wish I Knew Earlier
So you wanna be a nomad and travel the world?
Take it from me, as someone who’s been “nomading” full-time across North America, Europe, and soon-to-be South America for three years now… here are my top pieces of advice, the biggest surprises, and the things I wish I knew earlier — from a nomad, to…
Worldpackers Review: My Experience Volunteering in Mexico
If you would like to travel more, and are craving a more fulfilling and meaningful experience (both for you as a traveler and the communities you engage with) — while keeping costs down — consider volunteering. Here’s my experience with the platform Worldpackers.
The Chase Sapphire Travel Credit Card: A Nomad’s Honest Review
The Chase Sapphire Preferred card is a favorite travel credit card, highly recommended by many international travelers, including myself. I’ve had the card for 3+ years — here’s my honest review, the good and the bad, and some real-life examples.
My 7-Day Itinerary for Mexico City: What to Do, Eat & Visit
Mexico City: it’s one of my favorite cities in the world, PLUS the city in which I’ve spent the MOST time since becoming a nomad in 2020! Here’s what I tell tourists to do in the city if they only have 7 days. (Check out my Instagram for even more recommendations!)
The #1 Quality Each Minimalist Needs: And How I Nurtured It
People look at what I did — downsized my entire life into a few boxes and suitcases — and think: “Wow, good for her, but I never could!” and that doesn’t surprise me. When the seeds were first planted, I thought the same. But my transformation boils down to ONE single quality that I nurtured…
What It Costs to Live in Mexico… Welcome to Another Nomad Life Spending Update
How does a full-time solo traveler (with a car and a dog) spend her money, living and traveling Mexico? Peer into my spending the last three months, and take it from me…
I can’t afford *NOT* to travel!
6 Formative Moments that Taught Me the Value of Money
I’m a nomad, who sold her house, quit her job, and is traveling the world… and I want to tell YOU, and anyone else who looks at me in AWE of my rebellious and fearless escape: I am not a superhero. I’m an average woman, WHO DID AN UNAVERAGE THING.
I see money and…
Misunderstood Mexico: Busting the 7 Biggest Myths I Keep Hearing
I’ve been slow-traveling across the country of Mexico since early 2022, discovering its many towns, cities, landscapes, bodies of water, natural and historic attractions, and cultural and culinary traditions.
… So naturally I tend to encounter a lot of myths, biases, and falsehoods from people who just don’t have the firsthand experience with Mexico that…
I’m a Quitter — and I’m Proud of It
I’ve quit jobs that stopped fulfilling me and left employers that didn’t value my contributions.
I’ve quit relationships that were unhealthy and emotionally burdensome.
I’ve quit responding to or engaging with people that demand emotional labor from me, cause me negativity, or give nothing back.
I’ve quit allowing things I don’t like and don’t interest…
Discovering Querétaro Wine Country: How to Visit the Queso y Vino Ruta (and the Dog-Friendliest Wineries!)
Wine and cheese… what more could you ask for?!
If you know me at all by now, you know that I absolutely LOVE wine tasting across the world. The tradition of winemaking and learning from the people who make it is a REALLY cool way to discover a new place!
So, when I discovered last…
How I Secure Reasonable Accommodations on the Nomad Life (Hint: It’s Not Airbnb)
I’ve been traveling full-time since 2020, and while I started out strong on the platform, I now use Airbnb as a last resort due to a couple of bad experiences.
So here’s my tried-and-true formula for best results (for me, a solo female nomad) — for long-term stays, I rent direct-to-owner, and for short-term…
6 Reasons to Experience Mexico’s Day of the Dead in Oaxaca With Me (You’re Invited on a Group Trip!)
Day of the Dead celebrations bring hundreds of thousands of tourists to Mexico each year. Here’s why everyone — you included — should experience this legendary and immersive experience in Oaxaca (with me!).
What I Spent in 90 Days Traveling Mexico: My Quarterly Spending Breakdown
I last wrote a spending breakdown at the end of 2022, when I shared with everyone that I lived on $74 a day as a global nomad (mostly in Mexico and Eastern Europe, with two months in the U.S). The lifestyle I lead would cost probably twice as much in the states — and while…
Essential Albania Travel Guide: The Albanian Riviera, History, and Nature
As part of my four months in Europe traveling the Balkan Peninsula last year, I spent a week in Albania.
As usual, I documented my discoveries on social media, and I had a blast — but I got some unnecessary hate about Albania as a travel destination.
Here’s my itinerary for Albania, which includes…
