Get Up and Go.

When I was 19 years old I thought I was going through a mid-life crisis. I wasn’t happy with how college was going, I couldn’t decide on a career path, and my restless heart had me constantly looking around at someplace to go and something new to see. This was the end of my sophomore year…

A Well Traveled Bag.

I’ve been using the same small suitcase for almost two years now. It’s a small tattered black rolling bag- perfect for the essential ‘no checking a bag’ rule. For many travels both near and far it has served me well and I haven’t much thought about its rugged looks. My beloved bag looks as though…

rivers & roads.

Within my soul I could feel this being stirring- grasping to the light and carefree world of summertime. The cool breeze of the evening air, the sound of live music filling up around the empty space, the sun setting perfectly over some exotic location, and the feeling of knowing home was on the road. On…

Ireland Part 1: The Take Off.

The familiar tears started forming behind my eyes as I hugged my Mother goodbye one last time. Sure, I had traveled alone before, even across the seas but something about her being there to see me off on my adventure made me a little emotional. The airport was bustling for so early on a Thursday…