Laughable Travel Mishaps
As far as travel mishaps go, there are the typical, and then there are those that would only happen to me. My anxiety-fueled brain works hard before a trip to imagine every little thing that could go wrong. Be that as it may, I never saw these debacles coming. Here are my top five laughable […]
Top 5 Favorite Beaches
I rarely travel anywhere that is not warm or does not have a beach. That is because I am a natural born beach bum, and being near a beach helps with my anxiety. I see the ocean as nature’s Xanax and when my anxiety is bad the ocean never fails to wash it away. In […]
7 things to Pack
When I travel abroad I bring a single hiking backpack, a camera bag, and whatever I can attach to them with a carabiner. I’m known for “escaping,” as my family likes to call it, and I’ve never been one to pack any sooner than three days before my flight. However, there are certain things I […]
Hitchhiking
We all know the dangers of hitchhiking. As a general rule, it’s best to avoid it completely (and this is the point where my parents should stop reading). It might sound insane that someone such as me, with clinical anxiety, would participate in such a high risk activity, but Hawaii truly ignited my carefree spirit. […]
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 […]
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 […]
