Are you crazy? It is something I have often envisioned people thinking, but I have never really heard anyone say it to my face. People often say you should spend money on experiences, not things and to an extent, I agree. The obvious exception is when things provide experiences such as buying a bike. That…
Comfort?
It is a simple word that has so many different meanings to so many different people. The dictionary.com definition of comfort is: “a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint”. This could apply to so many situations. The people of a village in a third world country could become “comfortable” with the…
How do you travel so much?!
One common question I get when I tell people I am road-tripping for an extended time, is how do I afford it? I wish I could say I work remotely and earn six figures a year. Unfortunately… I am a 25 year old with quite a bit of experience in different fields, but an expert…
Leave EVERYTHING Better Than You Found it.
Traveling. It is something that has gotten easier over the years with smartphones, and less expensive plane tickets. Before we get to money savings tips and travel advice, I think this is important. What is not often considered by us travelers is the impact that tourism has. Living on Maui, I saw so many people…
Baby It’s Cold Outside!
While traveling back to Banff on the Ice Roads Parkway, there was a snowstorm!
Work/Reward
We hiked up a mountain and found a teahouse which was allegedly closed until summer. There were three girls there doing work on it, and happily made our teas! I cannot remember a more satisfying cup of tea, and the ambiance was unforgettable. We were overlooking the highest of three lakes, which led to a…
The Inspiration
Who am I? That’s a question I’ve asked myself for years. The answer (to the best of my ability) is as follows: I am a person who strives to help each and every person I interact with attain the highest level of happiness possible. Their “Personal Record” of happiness. I have conversed and been inspired…
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