Transportation
Before a trip, the thing that gives me the most anxiety is transportation; not the plane ride there, but transportation within the new country. I’m from Michigan, where almost everyone has a car and public transport isn’t widely used, so my experience with it is limited. Traveling adds a language barrier, a cumbersome backpack, and […]
Inti Raymi
I was fortunate to be in Ecuador for one of the largest Indigenous festivals of the year, Inti Raymi or, Fiesta del Sol. Inti Raymi takes place in June and celebrates a new harvest season. I was welcomed into the indigenous community of San Clemente to dance and drink in celebration of the Pacha Mama […]
Workaway
I’ve utilized Workaway on almost all of my big trips not only because I’m broke AF, but because it also helps reduce my anxiety. Workaway is a website where you can connect with people abroad who will host you in exchange for your labor. Your host will provide you with housing and sometimes meals. The […]
Welcome to my Blog: The Anxious Wanderer
When I travel on my own, I tend to hear things such as “Wow, you’re so brave,” or “Aren’t you scared?” My response is usually along the lines of “Hell, yeah, I’m scared!” The truth is, travel is intimidating, whether alone or with others. Yet the alternative is only existing in one place and if […]
