Me, in Madrid
I’m just a girl who can not sit still.
Sparked by a study abroad trip, I decided early on that I personally want to live a life full of travel and adventure. After graduating in 2007 I relocated myself to London (my favorite city on earth) to live and work. It was the time of my life; I dated a handsome British man, lived with three absolutely off the wall Australians and learned to drink upwards of 8 cups of tea a day. I also took my first stab at travel blogging writing about literature and life in London. I also spent quite a bit of time backpacking around Eastern Europe and the Balkans which spurred my desire to see more of the world. After my work visa expired and my money ran out I was forced to come back to my home base of Washington DC.
And that’s where I am right now; working the 9-5 grind, living at home with my mom, trying not to lose my mind and saving as much money as possible so that next year I can launch myself on a long, rambling around the world trip. The itinerary isn’t set yet but I know it will include South East Asia and a jaunt to Australia to see my raucous old roommates.
In the meantime I want to use this blog to encourage others to launch their own international adventures. I get the feeling that many of my peers would like to get out and travel but beleive it’s too hard, too expensive or just too daunting. I think that maybe they just need to be pointed in the right direction. Be it backpacking, teaching or working , volunteering or learning abroad, I think that spending time outside of your comfort zone is incredibly rewarding and important.
I love to chat and whether you are considering going abroad; planning to go abroad, already out there or back at home with some advice I would love to talk to you! If you are so inclined please email me at Steph@twenty-somethingtravel.com.
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