Although I have been in Bra for almost a month now, I have been getting a lot of questions about what it is like to live abroad. Many fellow travelers and prospective immigrants wonder how you learn to create a new home abroad. To answer short and sweet, I know literally nothing. It is the … More Fake It Until You Make It
I have such a love/hate relationship with visas. They can be a real pain to get, but they let you live in magical places. They also make your passport look really cool. Working with study abroad students for almost 3 years, I have had to figure out my fair share of … More The Visa Love Affair
Let me preface this by saying, I have never been so excited to do something in my entire life. I am beautifully aware of the magnitude of the blessing of this opportunity. But no matter how great an adventure, its never all sunshine and daisies. No matter how excited you are for take off, it … More Only a Few More Time Zones
Backpack is packed and to-do list is shrinking. Only 3 days left until take off, this dream is quickly becoming a reality. With that reality also comes a few fears as well…. … More Backpack of Bravery
Travel is stressful on its own, then add in issues that arise during daily life and its easy to loose sight of the end goal. Quickly our focus can change from why we travel and instead to how we will travel. Here is how I deal with travel preparation stress… … More Embracing the Stress
