Wandering Toward the Light

09/01/2025

I began journaling not long after I started traveling.

At first, I understood the general benefits of journaling, but I had no idea how deeply transformative it could be. There’s something powerful about putting pen to paper—or in my case, fingers to keyboard. As you write, you’ll start noticing shifts in how you see the world, how you think, and what truly defines you.

The results might not be immediate—consistency is everything—but over time, you’ll gain clarity about yourself, your values, and what really matters in your life.

So, here’s my challenge to you: dust off that journal tucked away in your nightstand, or open a fresh document, and take the first step toward self-discovery. Remember, your journal is yours—a space free from judgment. Be honest, raw, and unfiltered. Let your thoughts flow, and you might be surprised by what surfaces.

Today, I’m grateful for:

1). The courage to explore.
2). The kindness of strangers.
3). Every breathtaking sunset I’ve been lucky enough to witness.

✨ What are you grateful for today? Please share your gratitude in the comments below.

08/01/2025

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05/01/2025

Hey Everyone!

I’m so excited to celebrate a milestone of reaching 500 followers—thank you for being part of this journey! 🎉

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Are you ready to rediscover meaning and purpose through transformative travel and healthy living?

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02/01/2025

Year #2 of this crazy journey has come to an end. I still can’t believe that it is real. It feels like it has been 5 minutes and a lifetime all at once. And I feel the same and completely different in the same breath. 24 months ago, my life changed on a dime. I often think back to that day in my living room…...

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29/12/2024

Let me preface this post by saying that I have been to an orthopedic surgeon in the Phillipines, a dentist in India, and a hospital in Mexico. I am still alive and the services were excellent and affordable.

Travel Fear #3: Fear of Illness.

Of course, this is a valid concern. No one wants to get sick while they are traveling. Being sick while traveling is the worst. I know because I just had Dengue Fever in Mexico. But staying home because of this fear is just irrational. Are you going to hide out and never leave your house because you are afraid to get sick at home? Probably not, so why let this irrational fear stop you from traveling?

Here are some things to consider to put your mind at ease:

1. There are doctors in other countries. Yep! No kidding! All kinds of them. Especially in big cities. But even in the smallest towns you should be able to at least find a clinic. And don’t believe the hype that these doctors are any less educated than those in our home countries. They have been to medical school and they know what they are doing.

2. Pharmacies are everywhere and you can often get the drugs you need without a prescription…not everywhere, but sometimes.

3. If paying for these services is a fear, we will cover that in another chapter, but rest assured that most of the services you may require will be cheaper than what you will likely pay in your home country, especially America. It’s just a fact.

4. Travel insurance is key. Just in case something goes wrong you need to be covered. You wouldn’t drive around without car insurance; don’t travel without travel insurance. This is your security blanket, and it will cover you in the worst situations. Just make sure you do your research and find the policy that is best for you. I use and I love it.

5. Carry a first aid kit with you. Every time I take a hike or do any adventure tours, this comes with me. It has come in handy many times….

The most important thing to remember is that even if something goes wrong, you will be taken care of. People get sick worldwide. Everyone needs medical care at some point so you will definitely be able to find it.

16/12/2024

Settling Into Costa Rica: A New Chapter of My Journey

It’s been a little while since my last post, and honestly, I’m not quite sure where to begin. Living in Costa Rica has brought unexpected challenges and incredible opportunities for growth and self-healing. As usual, my transformational travel journey continues to surprise and inspire me.

The struggle has been real lately, and I suppose I should have expected that....

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16/12/2024

16/12/2024

Scroll left and watch as the clouds part and the full moon peaks out, and ultimately becomes a clear sky for our full moon women’s circle tonight . Thank you and .lily, my volunteer partners in crime, for leading me through a beautiful evening of release tonight.

10/12/2024

People ask me all the time if I feel safe when I travel. My answer, every time, is YES. I feel more safe when I travel than I do at home. And I mean it.

Between the guns, the political divisiveness, the sexual objectification of women that is normalized in America, and the overall feeling of discord, I feel 100% safer everywhere else than I do in my own home country.

Now - I have not been to every country in the world. I am only speaking from my own experiences, but what I have found is that people are overwhelmingly kind, they want to help, and they want to share their experiences and their cultures with you. If you are open to this, and you can let go of the fear-mongering that has been instilled in you from the media and society since birth, then you will likely be happily surprised.

This is not to say that bad things don’t happen. You need to have common sense and exercise normal safety precautions that you would in your everyday life; but honestly, I am much more comfortable walking alone at night in Thailand than I am in Chicago. No disrespect to Chicago - I love Chicago, I am just more on guard in Chicago.

And particularly as a woman, I feel much safer abroad. I don’t feel roving eyes on me like I do when I am home. I have never once had to endure any catcalls and jeering from random men on the side of the street. Not once. Not ever. I can’t even begin to tell you how refreshing it is to walk around without the fear of that happening. And all of you women out there know how embarrassing, degrading, and violating those experiences are. It is exhausting, and at times, it is downright scary.

So no, I do not fear for my safety as a solo female traveler. I take the necessary, common sense precautions that we should all take, I research my lodging and transportation options thoroughly, read all the reviews that I can, and ask for recommendations from trusted sources. I do the work and I use my common sense.

It’s not about being safe; it’s about being smart.

07/12/2024

A peak inside my new home…🌴🌺💛

03/12/2024

27/11/2024

Feeling like myself again….🌴🌞🇲🇽

24/11/2024

So it has officially been one month since I left America for the third time…and it has not been easy. One of these days I am going to get on here and write something really beautiful, uplifiting, and light-hearted, but today is not that day.

Unfortunately, I have struggled big time for the past 30 days. I wrote a little bit in my last blog about how Puerto Vallarta wasn’t what I was expecting/hoping it would be…and how it was a lesson in letting go of attachments and expectations....

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22/11/2024

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17/11/2024

Not super excited about this post, but keeping it real with you guys….any guesses on what medical condition I am treating down here?

I have been battling a 100-103 degree fever for the last three days. Plus a nice headache and extreme fatigue to go along with it….I finally went to the doctor and he took one look at me and said, “Dengue.” He said he could tell by how my skin looked. I still have to get the results of the blood tests back tomorrow, but I wouldn’t wish this on anyone. I have never had such a debilitating fever before. Fire. 🔥

Not the way I wanted to end my trip down here….I have three days left and it seems they will be spent in my room with Netflix and fluids instead of beaches and sunshine. 🤒

Cost me $33 to see the doctor, $17 for the prescription, $50 for the blood tests. $100 all in and I will definitely be making a claim with my travel/health insurance. This is why it’s so important to have that. You just never know what’s going to happen on the road…

15/11/2024

This is 47!

I woke up feeling energized and so ready to rock this new year! I am just so grateful to be alive and living this beautiful life. Mid-life is challenging. No doubt. But it is still your one beautiful, precious life……and I feel better and more psyched about it than I did when I was 30.

“Midlife definitely shows us of our missteps and mistakes through microscopic lenses, but it also gives us the grace to see that our unknown future is worth waking up for. It’s another day, another opportunity to make good of our lives, and it’s never - ever - too late to start again…” -

Let’s go 47. I’m ready for you!

P.S. Thank you for all the birthday wishes! I love and miss you all!! xoxoxo 😘

12/11/2024

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10/11/2024

Reason #1,341 why I continue to travel…

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