When I tell people I travel alone, I often get one of two reactions: “Wow, that’s so brave,” or “Aren’t you scared?” Here’s the truth: sometimes I am scared. Sometimes I overthink everything. Sometimes I spiral before a big trip, imagining everything from getting lost in a foreign city to being the awkward solo diner […]
How to Take a Mom Vacation
This is a guest post by Marquita Wright. As a mom, your daily schedule normally consists of a whirlwind of taking care of everyone else. From breakfast to bedtime stories, the day is a nonstop marathon of caring for your family’s needs. It’s a beautiful and rewarding journey, but let’s face it, there’s very little […]
14 Must-Listen Podcasts for Solo Travelers
This guest post is by Erin Hynes, a Toronto-based travel blogger and podcaster. In my experience, the thought of heading out to a place I’ve never been before, completely alone, can be daunting. Despite that, every time I’ve challenged myself to travel solo, the rewards have been amazing. We rarely spend quality time with ourselves […]
How Traveling with a Baby is Different
When I first shared I was pregnant, apart from so much love and congratulations, came a sea of ‘just wait until’s. Just wait until you take them somewhere amazing and they don’t care. Just wait until they have a blowout in the car on the way to somewhere important. Just wait until they’re screaming on […]
30 Beautiful Quotes about Healing
Seven years ago, I was going through a particularly crushing breakup when a friend offered advice that I hadn’t considered before. She told me I needed to work on my self-love. I didn’t understand what she meant back then, but it opened a door. We aren’t taught about emotional healing in traditional schools. It’s not […]