I did not go to Africa to go on Safari. I know that is a lifelong dream for a lot of people. I mean, there are many people who travel to Africa to be immediately picked up by a safari guide and delivered back to the airport as soon as Read more…
What if something happens and I am half a world away? I am on my way to volunteer in Africa as a solo female. Would you do it? What if nothing happens and I stayed? I go through this every single time that I go on a big Read more…
Okay fine, here’s the real story. This is why I do these women’s projects. First thing’s first, its got to be an awesome project. Don’t get me wrong. Volunteering in an orphanage, providing dental cleanings, or teaching women to bead souvenirs to sell is great. It doesn’t make it less Read more…
Women have this relentless pressure to look perfectly put together, keep their 19-year-old bod forever, and all while being a perfect mother and wife. What is really amazing to me is that men aren’t always the ones putting this pressure on us! We put it on us. We put it Read more…
Americans have a bad rap We are loud, obnoxious, demanding and rude…right? Locals can spot a group of Americans coming from a block away. We expect immediate service when being waited on and everyone to speak beautiful English. We want western toilets and a Starbucks on every corner, just like Read more…
How to Fund Your Volunteer Abroad Project No, I am not rich. I do not live a baller, luxury lifestyle. However, I have been able to go on an annual month-long trip without breaking the bank or taking away from my home responsibilities. Heck yeah I have a mortgage! Read more…
Looking for a few good men…and women for Tanzania! I am really excited to announce that I am leading a group of volunteers to Africa this coming September. I have had such an amazing experience volunteering abroad and would love to share that with like-minded people. The group will Read more…
How I choose the countries where I volunteer abroad The good thing about never traveling with my family growing up is that I have a ton of options if I want to go somewhere new now. I really had not been anywhere. I grew up in Minnesota, the Midwest Read more…
The 18 year old hussler. After having my son young, I had to figure out how to make some cash…fast. I did not go to college, well I did but …beer. My first job was working in Walmart in the Vision Center, so a little customer service and cash Read more…
My volunteer abroad project in the fall of 2017 was my first solo travel trip. Well, I mean, I have flown on my own before, but it was always to meet other people for at least most of the trip, or to travel alone for work. So those Read more…