I have been fortunate to take some pretty amazing trips in the past….Africa, Europe, etc. in addition to weekend getaways. I would have never considered myself a light packer, no matter the length of the trip. I always over packed to ensure I had enough options and always had plenty of back up choices. Last […]
There are a lot of fun things you have to do when planning a trip such as this (deciding where to go, buying fun gear, etc.). But, there are also some “I-would-rather-pull-out-my-fingernails” type tasks that unfortunately you have to deal with. Insurance…is one of those. I spent quite a bit of time researching this subject […]
If you wait until the time is perfect, it will never happen. I have learned this in my instances of my life, but it is definitely accurate when it comes to long term travel…and maybe when it comes to having kids (so I hear). When I first seriously started thinking about traveling long-term, I thought […]
It’s official…I have booked a one way ticket to NEW ZEALAND!!! After much consideration and planning, I have decided that I will begin my adventure in the land of Kiwis. I couldn’t be more excited to have New Zealand as my launching pad! I will be flying into Queenstown and I plan on spending a […]
Last week I resigned from the job that I have held for nearly nine years. This was probably the most difficult decision I made when determining whether I should travel. Who in their right mind walks away from a great job, with amazing co-workers that they genuinely enjoy? Me. It was my time. I was […]
Hi! I am Amy. Born and raised in the Midwest. The Ohio State University alum (Go Buckeyes!). Moved to Colorado with no job and no friends, but determined to succeed. Managed to make it…have lived in Denver, Colorado for the last 10 years. Worked as a Program Manager and in Business Development for a government […]