Hey there, fellow wanderlusters! 👋 Laura here, coming at you with a roundup of my current obsessions that are making my nomadic heart sing. Whether you're plotting your next adventure or just dreaming of far-off places (I see you, Patagonia!), I've got some goodies that'll get you inspired and prepped for wherever your wanderlust takes you. You know how it goes - you find something cool on your travels and suddenly you can't shut up about it.

Is it possible to be a part-time digital nomad? What if you want the security of having a home base, with the adventure of traveling abroad? If you have these questions, then read this blog post.

Have you ever had to fly without an ID? You might even be stranded right now, wondering what you’re going to do in order to make it back home.

Don’t ever let anyone make you feel like you aren’t good enough, attractive enough, thin enough, savvy enough, cultured enough, rich enough, or ______ (fill in the blank with whatever adjective you’re thinking you’re not enough of) to travel.

The world is big and full of people just like you if you know where to find them.

Five years ago today, I got a divorce.

I didn’t even realize this until someone recently asked me how long ago it was, and I looked up the actual day in court records.

Holy shit. Five whole years ago today, I started my life over. I rebuilt it from the ground up, and I did it the hard way. And I did it quietly.

But today I feel compelled to talk about it because I never really have. Today I feel overcome with emotion and feel the need to share because there’s probably someone out there who needs to hear this.

Most of you know I much prefer off the beaten path experiences to the typical tourist spots. I don’t pick places based on popularity or trends. I choose sights, sounds, and locations that draw me in and light me up.

Traveling to places like Colombia and Morocco wouldn’t have even crossed my radar five years ago. They seemed dangerous and a bit sketchy, if I am being perfectly honest.

It has been a couple weeks since I have been back from Turkey and I’m already dreaming of my next adventure. My heart is full from all the amazing things we accomplished.