Thru-hiking is something that can either bring you to the precipice of enlightenment or take you to the dark empty pit of despair. It will test your will and break you. It will show you the strength that lies within you. Strap that pack to your back and take that first step into the unknown. There are few moments in our lives when we have the opportunity to take a step outside our comfort zone and find meaning in the…
COVID19 got you down? But wait there’s more, guess what else you have won? An all-inclusive, racist reality with a bounty of civil unrest. Are you exhausted? Do you feel trapped behind your face mask and your front door? Is your anxiety about to collapse under its own weight and create a black hole inside the universe? Are you walking around your house like a caged animal ready to attack at any minute? Have you done every home improvement known…
Travel is a form of therapy for me. It truly does help rewire my brain and helps ease my symptoms from disorders like depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Traveling helps save my sanity and gives me hope for a better tomorrow. Here is why taking a vacation from your symptoms helps your mental health. Every year around February I take a little vacation away from my home city of Chicago. This is absolutely necessary for me. I struggle with extremely…
When planning your next trip to Mexico City make sure you do your research and educate yourself before. By being prepared for the unexpected your travel experience will be a stressfree enjoyable one. After all, traveling is a soul building experience you will take with you for the rest of your life. I recently visited Mexico City. It is a cultural experience unlike anywhere else in the world. You will find some of the best food, historical locations, artwork, and…
The do’s and don’ts when traveling can be overwhelming. If you have never been to a place how do you know what to expect, to do, or to bring? Vacationing should be a relaxing, enlightening and educational experience. Knowledge is power. By reading this article you are on your way to a stress-free trip to Punta Cana. Here are 9 things to know before you travel to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. If you would like to learn more…
Sun-kissed sand sifting through your fingers as the ocean breeze lightly blows through your hair. The constant sound of the tide pulling in and out. A picture-perfect view that is a little taste of heaven here on earth. I recently visited Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. I stayed in two separate all-inclusive resorts to get a broader perspective on resort life. Each resort has its differences. If you are interested in to staying at either of the resorts I…
It can never happen to me. This is a thought that runs through everyone’s mind while traveling. Anything bad happening to us is just unthinkable. However, the truth of the matter is it is more common than we want to believe. This should not deter you from traveling and experiencing different cultures while broadening your perspective. It is just important to always remember it can happen to you. To make sure that you are prepared for anything that comes your…
Over the past decade, the popularity of hostels has risen. You might be asking yourself is a hostel right for me? It is a popular choice for travelers between the ages of 18-35. Budget travel and backpacking have also boomed. If you are looking for a fun, budget-friendly alternative to a hotel, staying at a hostel might be right for you. By choosing a hostel, you will have more money to spend on your vacation, like day trips or tours….