It may surprise you to discover
that this is not a travel blog.
I may share photos
of Caribbean islands
African deserts
and Colombian jungles
I may write about
packing lists
foreign customs
and safety
I may sleep in hostels
eat street food
ride on chicken buses
and book last minute flights
but none of that
is what this blog
is really about.
This blog isn’t about
leaving behind responsibility
abandoning possessions
or even about seeing the world.
This blog is about connecting
with what surrounds you
the sights, the smells, the sounds
the people, the love
to feel present
in a world filled with distraction.
This blog is about
considering yourself
and the world
with curiosity and awareness
instead of judgment.
This blog is about empowering yourself
to take responsibility
for your own
happiness and health.
This blog is about challenging
the stories, conventions, and fears
that inhibit you
from living the life
that you truly want.
This blog is about finding freedom
by allowing yourself
to be the most
beautiful, authentic
expression of you.
This blog is about harnessing the courage
to face your fears
and take a risk
whether that’s ending an abusive relationship
starting your own business
or booking a one way flight
and never looking back.
This blog is about exploring
the depths of your being.
This blog is about choosing
to feel vibrantly alive
by following a path
that brings you
to a place of ultimate bliss.
This blog is about honoring
the beaming light
that exists within you
that also exists within others.
This blog is about believing
that you are worthy
of living
a spectacular life.
For me, that is a life of travel.
What is it for you?
This post was inspired by my beautiful Emma, who has always supported and challenged me to live the life I truly deserve.
how do you afford to travel wherever whenever?
Sue, these days I fund my travels through freelance writing online. However I have done plenty to support this lifestyle including selling my car and living on a shoestring a lot of the time. You can find lots of tips in these two articles:
https://www.thisamericangirl.com/2013/01/11/how-to-fund-long-term-travel/
https://www.thisamericangirl.com/2013/09/06/how-to-save-money-for-travel/
I asked the same question and got the same answer. I worry about, “This American Girl,” a whole lot. She reminds me of a little sister that just sold everything and left blindly. She stays with friends some of the time and then she stays at the cheaper places. I can’t see this life being attainable. Sorry, Gina
I bet you’re a lot of fun at parties.
you are my soul sister!!! what a blessing to have found your blog!!! thankyouthankyouthankyou!!! your words and photos capture my own soul’s yearnings… in what body of water are you swimming in the “this is not a travel blog” post? it looks like a cenote. i would like to go to wherever this is. many, many blessings to you….
Thank you Hari you are so lovely and kind! The water in the first image is a river in a town in the South Pacific of Costa Rica called Pavones. You can take inner tubes and ride down it, jump off of the bridge, or just relax and hang out with the locals. There is more information on the town in this post: https://www.thisamericangirl.com/2013/04/15/somehow-i-made-it-to-pavones-costa-rica/
This is beautiful! I love every sentence of it – especially this line: ” connecting
with what surrounds you
the sights, the smells, the sounds
the people, the love
to feel present
in a world filled with distraction.”
Distraction has become a theme in my life and it’s like a sign to see it here too. Thank you for always writing something that touches some deep part of me.
Thank you Ashley 🙂 I’m glad to know that there is something you find here! xo
Wow this really hit me today. I am so very aware of how little I live an authentic life. It pains me. What an admirable person you are!
Thank you Janet. You are lovely.
So inspiring! Thank you. <3
Thanks for the love Jessica!
…living an abundant life enmeshed, in the present, is what I’ve done for almost 40 years. Ironically, over the last 8 years living in Central America, especially Nicaragua, feeds my soul; it is … visceral.
P.S. my daughter uses daily that black organic soap from Puerto Viejo. Do you have their website?
So nice to hear from you Joanne. I’m seriously obsessed with that soap, no clue what i’ll do when I run out of it in Asia. I don’t think they have a website. It’s the people who sell chocolate at the farmer’s market and they also have tons of different soaps.
This is not a travel blog ?
It looks like an introduction to Reiki and Yoga !
Lovely … 🙂
What ever this is – it works! Inspiring to read.
x
Thanks so much Danielle! 😀
This is just beautiful. You are just beautiful. I am both inspired and in awe and just absolutely love your writing style. Keep doin’ what you’re doin’. Much love. <3
Thank you such a nice compliment!!! Much love to you my dear! Sounds like you are on an incredible adventure yourself 🙂
Amazing words Camille! 🙂
Thank you so much Raphael 🙂
Just discovered this blog…. LOVE it! 🙂 Happy & safe travels!
Thank you 🙂
Wow! This is so inspiring & beautifully written! Thanks for sharing!
http://www.inspireandlove.com
Thank you so much 🙂
Dream believe become. You are living your life to the fullest and most people dont have the balls to tske a weekend vacation alone. You go girl. Whereever life brings you enjoy your own personal journey
Aw thanks Emily!! <3