Living Simply
Packing Round 2
Sep 29th
One of the great things about my visit home is that I get a do-over on packing. I have obviously learned a lot about what I really need and do not need while traveling in Latin America. I was gone for 9 months, and I took very little with me. When I go back to
My Possessions: What I Chose to Keep
Sep 26th
My co-worker Stacy asked me when I first left for this trip what I chose to keep and how I made those decisions. I told her I would write about it soon, but then I was more interested in writing about my experiences in Latin America… like hiking a volcano. The first week in Columbus,
6 Things I Have Learned About Me
May 5th
When you travel alone for a long period of time, there can be this big expectation that you will suddenly have epiphanies about what you want to do with your life. I specifically went into this trying to keep that expectation at bay. I went into this knowing that I wanted to spend the next
5 Things I Have Learned About Living Simpler
May 2nd
Part of this experience is about living simpler. What exactly does that mean? For me, it means consuming less, which directly translates to spending less. It means living life without so many gadgets and “modern” comforts. But it is not just about living simpler. It is about living simpler and still enjoying life just as
A New Definition of Clean
Apr 8th
How many times do you wear clothes before you wash them? Do you give your clothes the sniff test? Do you determine if you need a shower by sniffing your armpits? I’m not afraid to admit that I do all of these things. I have found a new definition of clean as I have been
A New Perspective: Expectations of Service
Feb 10th
After spending over a week on the small island of Utila, I took a catamaran over to Roatán, the larger and more touristy of the Bay Islands. I knew Roatán would be more expensive, but I was shocked to discover it was expensive even by US standards. Of course, the reason is because it is
What Can You Buy for a Dollar?
Jan 19th
I came upon this Lonely Planet article a while back, and I absolutely loved the concept and knew it was a topic I wanted to write about. When I first started breaking the news to my friends, family, and co-workers about my planned travel sabbatical, a lot of people asked me how I can afford
A Taste of Home
Dec 22nd
Some of you probably know that I had a planned visit to Puerto Vallarta 12/8-12/12 for the wedding of my very good friends Monica and Jared. From the beginning of trip planning, I promised Monica that no matter where I was in the world, I would still make it to Puerto Vallarta for the wedding.
The Art of Doing Nothing
Dec 16th
This post is long overdue. I had all the time in the world to write this post while in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua for 11 glorious days of beach town relaxation and fun, but I just didn’t feel like it. Don’t get me wrong; I did not turn into a sloth. I did not
