Britt on the Move

02/10/2015

Good morning world, you look great!! Beautiful drone video by Max Seigal below. Check out his other videos through his vimeo page.

Epic drone video from locations all around the world, shot by Max Seigal (email: [email protected]) of Seagull Aerial (www.seagullaerial.com). Video shot with…

18/09/2015

Getting certified is definitely a of mine! Anyone out there a certified scuba diver? Share a picture of your dive or your favorite location to dive in the comments below.

10 Reasons To Learn To Scuba Dive I have always loved the ocean and marine life so becoming a scuba diver was a must for me. Here are my top 10 reason to learn to scuba dive. 1.Great Photo Opportunities Whether you are taking pictures yourself or someone...

17/09/2015

My Wednesday Win: A new blog post + I experimented with video! Click through the link to read all about how light-weight packing makes traveling so much easier. https://brittonthemove.wordpress.com/2015/09/17/how-to-pack-to-more-easily-be-on-the-move/

This video should help demystify light weight packing. I promise it's possible! Click below to read the blog for more tips and trips. https://brittonthemove....

11/09/2015

Are you saving money to travel? Me too! I love these tips written by Alex over at A Modern Girl's Travels. Over the next two weeks jot down every time you pull out cash or swipe your card. Look at what surprises you and see where you can cut back. I know I was surprised to see how much I saved just cutting out my $3 coffee on the mornings I was running late.

I know better than anyone the feeling for adventure, and it comes at a price. So I've provided you with 13 tips on how to save money for traveling.

10/09/2015

New post! Something of an About Me and a What the heck is Britt on the Move? Topped off with a pretty awkward link photo.

Let’s talk about why we’re here. Or more specifically why I’m here and why I think you should stick around. This is a space for anyone who is interested in traveling more throughout their year. Thi...

08/09/2015

Man oh man, there is a lot of work that goes into starting a business! Creating a brand, taking care of all the legal aspects, engaging in social media, creating content, the list goes on. Another day with the intention to write new content eaten away with learning so many other aspects of how to get up and off the ground. One might even guess that all that legwork should have been done before I reached out to all you lovelies to join this crazy ride. But where's the fun in that? I'm strictly following the Richard Branson "screw it let's do it" approach. My dearly wonderful roommates who saw me not just plan out my first solo adventure, but meticulously excel spreadsheet my adventure will damn near fall over to see me diving right in. But that's one of the perks of traveling, you start thinking things are possible that you never really gave much thought to. And you too could become this reckless! Screw it let's do it!

In the meantime, let me leave this post here about all the characters I met on my longest stretch of train travel in the US from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Whitefish, Montana. Happy reading and thanks a lot for being here.

My, my what a long train trip! It was just shy of 40 hours by three and a half- but hey who's counting. The train is surprisingly comfortable, but two overnights certainly make for less than restfu...

07/09/2015

What do you guys think about this? My destinations are right on including dying to go to Nashville. But I usually spend more time in cities than at the beach. Does any of it ring true for you?

Exploring how gender affects where people like to go

02/09/2015

Look what I found at the airport! Why do you travel? Do you believe in 'finding yourself' while traveling?

01/09/2015

I'm dreaming of what wine region I'd like to visit next. Do you ever travel to a new region specifically with food, wine, or beer in mind? What destination has you dreaming today?

28/08/2015

It's where in the world are you today? Where would you like to be? If you're staying local this weekend, try something you've never done before in your own city! We're all travelers in one way or another ♡

25/08/2015

My packing list essentials to get through long distance travel. What do you think? Anything you would add?

So now that you know the perks of long distance travel- let's put together the ultimate packing list to enjoy the ride even more. COMFORT Leggings/stretch pants/harem pants/lounge pants You'll defi...

25/08/2015

Today's post in the Long Distance Travel series is all about what makes travel like this so fun (or at least bearable depending on who you ask).

Tomorrow's post is all about what essentials to pack for enjoying the ride even more. And if you know anything about me, you know the list is going to include a little wine.

I love hunkering down on a long bus ride or train ride. When I chat with people and mention that I'm heading off on a 12, 15, 20, 40 hour ride they think I'm INSANE to be excited about it. But you'...

24/08/2015

This week is all about surviving (and maybe even enjoying!) long distance travel. I'll be sharing my tips and tricks for making long distance trains, planes, and busses less cringe worthy. It's true what they say- "The journey is as exciting as the destination!" Or something like that :-)

22/08/2015

“It’s the people we meet on the road and the ways in which we help each other find our way.” - Nathaniel Boyle


I threw on this podcast for a little travel inspiration while I prep a few articles to share next week. If you have an hour to throw this on while cleaning the apartment, working out at the gym, or download it for your morning commute- I doubt you'll regret it!


It energizes and inspires me to keep pushing through to make this my full time life. The stories Jason and Nathan share are not the exception to the rule: you'll always meet the most incredible people when you travel.


If you have some more time to look around, Zero To Travel is a hell of resource. Jason has set up an outstanding travel launching pad.

Nathaniel Boyle from the Daily Travel Podcast and I dive deep into the mental side of travel, why imagination is so important and much more.

21/08/2015

This made me smile when I saw it. Are you living the story you want to tell?
-Garden District, New Orleans

19/08/2015

" But when those stories are all that we hear, it’s so easy to imagine a world that’s far scarier than it really is. You lose sight of the 99.99% of the world that’s not scary at all."

This is why we travel. It's the best education you could ever get. Open your eyes, your heart, and your mind.

If you aren't familiar with Humans of New York, I encourage you to check out Brandon's work. It's a beautiful slice of life.

A Final Word On Pakistan:

Imagine that every time you have a lapse in judgment, it gets printed in newspapers around the world: every time you lose patience with your children, every time you scream at someone in traffic, every time you drink too much and do something you regret. Each time you slip up, everyone hears about it. The world is never notified about the 99.99% of the time that you are a completely normal, productive, law-abiding citizen. The world only learns about you when things go wrong. Now imagine what the world would think of you.

It’s not that terrorism, patriarchy, and violence aren’t real problems in Pakistan. They exist and the country is battling these issues every single day. Pakistanis are very much aware of the extremism in their midst. The problem is that so many people seem to only be aware of that extremism. Because just as in the hypothetical example above—the other 99.99% of life just doesn’t make the news. When there’s only room in the newspaper for a single column about Pakistan, it’s going to be filled with the most compelling story. And unfortunately, that tends to be the most violent story.

And those are important stories. Those are the types of stories that expose corruption, stop genocide, and alert the world to emerging threats. It’s right for those stories to be told. But when those stories are all that we hear, it’s so easy to imagine a world that’s far scarier than it really is. You lose sight of the 99.99% of the world that’s not scary at all. And living in fear can be a dangerous thing. Because if we’re afraid of each other, we’ll never be able to work together to solve our common problems.

18/08/2015

As I think about where to start this website, I am reminded of just how many 'baby steps' I took before I headed out the door alone and with just my backpack.

Last summer for Fourth of July, myself and 9 friends drove 8 hours to Bar Harbor Maine for a 3 night stay, an abundance of beer, an Acadia National Park pass, and roundtrip gas for just around $100.

You don't have to start on your own. Consider planning a small trip with friends that focusses on saving as much money as possible. Make it a competition, consider what is the most valuable to you (eating out, drinks, experiences, accommodations) and shed costs in other areas, make a goal before you go to spend only a certain amount. You can do it!

Do you have any budget tips or tricks to recommend for traveling with friends or family?

17/08/2015

A write up about my trip to the Russian River Valley in Northern California last October.

For the car ride up to Sonoma County I did what anyone who spent 2003-2007 rooting for Seth and Summer would do-- I downloaded all 6 soundtracks of the OC and bumped it the whole way up the 101. So...

17/08/2015

Welcome to Britt on the Move and thanks for following! This is where I explore making travel part of my full time life and career, while sharing resources and encouraging others who may want to follow a similar path. Watch me as I develop a travel blog from the bottom up. Suggestion, comments, and questions are encouraged and greatly appreciated. Here we go!