Category Archives: Travel Fails & Lessons Learned

Over 45 ways to save money for travel plus 4 things not to do!
47 Things I Have Actually Done to Save Money for Travel (Plus 4 Things I Won’t Do)

When I left my first career to go back to school, I wasn’t willing to [...]

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More Biggest Travel Fails - Volume 2
More Biggest Travel Fails (How to Avoid Kangaroo Attacks and Frying Your Hair)

Travel fails are an inevitable part of travel. Sometimes, the fails are small and inconsequential. [...]

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My biggest travel fails, including how to avoid strangling yourself and being kidnapped.
My Biggest Travel Fails (How To Avoid Strangling Yourself and Being Kidnapped)

When travel fails, the adventure begins. As you scroll through whatever social media feed, it [...]

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Reflecting on what travel has taught me about leadership while hiking the Inca Trail.
How Travel Makes Me a Better Leader

“What’s most important to you as you prepare to take this break from your career?” [...]

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Woman standing alone at a local market wishing she had a travel companion.
Qualities To Avoid In a Travel Companion (from Expert Travelers)

How To Pick A Travel Companion Picking a travel buddy can make or break your [...]

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Image of black and white building in the city centre of Chester in England.
Four Lessons Learned While Living Abroad

Living Abroad, from a Psychologist’s Perspective What is wrong with me? Why am I sitting [...]

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Image of carousel near the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Six Reasons Why Cousins Make the Best Travel Companions

Plan a Trip With Cousins for the Ultimate Adventure We’ve all been there. Your friends [...]

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