My first Spartan Race was in 2017. I know that doesn’t seem too long ago. But, when you add an additional nine races since that day, mixed in with a little amnesia due to post-traumatic stress, the details become a bit hazy. For those of you who know me personally, I’m never one to shy […]

I want to start by saying congratulations on committing to your health and fitness while traveling. As a full-time traveler myself, I understand how difficult it is to maintain a stable workout regime while continually being on the go. I recognize how difficult it is sometimes to find a local gym, not to mention; not […]

Overview The bitter, cold winter approached my city in Southern California. The days were growing shorter and shorter. I knew it was time to plan our next tropical vacation. Puerto Rico was a very wise choice for a number of reasons. One, it does not require a US passport to enter the country. Also, no […]

Image provided by Shutterstock Overview So, you’re planning a vacation to the beautiful, historic city of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico? After all, this city is one of the most popular cruise destinations within the Caribbean and the most touristed place on the island of Puerto Rico. And for a solid reason. Thanks to conservation […]

So you’ve probably stumbled across about a hundred blog posts about the many health benefits of travel (hell, even I have a post about it). You’ve also probably scrolled through your Instagram feed and come across pictures of influencers in Paris, New Zealand, and Bali shooting some incredible photos of themselves doing some incredible things. […]

I’ll be the first to admit, when traveling through Thailand, one of the highest experiences on my bucket list was to ride an elephant. I mean, who wouldn’t, right?! Imagine sitting on top of a massive, four-ton creature while exploring the wonders of Thailand’s jungles and wilderness. An elephant ride is an experience many people […]

The topic of sustainability is becoming more and more prevalent in our daily lives, and for a very good reason. It’s now well known that our earth is screaming for help – and we need to start doing something about it. See also:  The Amazon Rainforest Fire: The Planet’s Cry for Help The use of […]

Ever since I returned from my trip to Aruba last month, I’ve gotten so many questions about taking a solo trip abroad. I always answer with the same “it’s worth it” and “it did wonders for my mental health” but people still are so intrigued by the thought of hopping on a plane and landing […]

This October marks one year I’ve been working as a travel nurse, and to be frank; I have no idea where the time has gone! In one year, I’ve worked a total of three travel contracts, lived in three different cities throughout California, traveled to six countries, and met

Have I ever shared the reason why I started traveling? I didn’t grow up in a home that often traveled. In fact, my dad still deems it very unsafe to do so. I didn’t have a ton of friends who liked to travel either. I grew up in a small conservative town where everyone gets married super young and starts popping out babies like produce on a conveyer belt.