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I’ll never stop dreaming about unbelievable trips to take. Planning and dissecting routes, mapping out things to see in different countries around the world fascinates me and has always been a lot of fun to do. Recently, I’ve been conjuring up what I would consider to be the perfect…
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Whenever I talk about my travels to aspiring female travelers, the conversation usually tends to go a lot like this:
Them: “So you went to all of those countries on your own? All local travel, just your and your backpack?”
Me: “100% alone, however, almost never alone”
Them: ” Wow, I wish…
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After spending a total of about 8 months over the years exploring Southeast Asia, meeting the travelers, and getting to know the people – i’ve come to have a very strong opinion about Thailand.
Thailand: Then & Now:
During the 70’s & 80’s, Thailand became a booming destination for travelers, offering…
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Some of the most common questions I get about traveling are about safety and security on the road. Each country and culture is going to present its own challenges, the best thing you can do for yourself is to be a prepared and responsible traveller.
Through 5 years of traveling, I…
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In the age of smart phones and plentiful wifi all over the world, travelers have never had more at their fingertips to ease the stress and complications of traveling in an unknown world. One way that technology has really changed the game is through helpful apps that can help…
Five years ago I decided to stop living my life vicariously through others, ditch the "all American dream" to a routine life and travel the world. Since then I have traveled to over 65 countries & 6 continents, seen 6 of 7 wonders, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro & Mt. Kinabalu, volunteered in India & Africa, dived with great white sharks, jumped off the highest bungee in the world, and re-discovered myself. I've created Savvy Vagabond to show the beautiful world as I see it, share my tips & tricks for backpacking on a shoestring, and most importantly, to inspire others to Refuse to Live Vicariously
