Lesotho stands out as one of the most unique and enriching travel experiences you’ll ever have. Known as the “Kingdom in the Sky,” Lesotho is the best travel destination of 2024, blending breathtaking landscapes, adventure, and an incredible cultural experience. But what truly makes Lesotho unforgettable? It’s not just the sights, but the people. The…
21 Transformative Benefits of Traveling the World
Traveling is more than just a chance to visit new places; it’s an opportunity to grow, explore, and experience life in transformative ways. The benefits of traveling the world are endless—it opens your mind, introduces you to diverse cultures, and helps you build memories that last a lifetime. It’s about more than the destinations; it’s…
Healthy Horizons: Self-Care Secrets for Travelers
Traveling or living abroad is an exciting adventure, filled with opportunities to explore new cultures, try new foods, and expand your horizons. However, amidst the thrill, it’s easy to overlook one essential aspect of the journey—self-care. Taking care of your physical, emotional, and mental well-being while abroad isn’t just a luxury; it’s a necessity for…
Must-Know Healthy Recipes for Travelers: Quick Meals for On-the-Go Adventures
When you’re traveling, staying healthy can feel challenging, especially when time is limited, and fast food seems like the easiest option. However, eating healthy while on the go is possible—and much easier than you might think. By following a few tips and having these must-know recipes for travelers on hand, you can fuel your journey…
How to Build Relationships When Connecting Across Language Barriers
Living in a country where the primary language is Sesotho, I’ve often found myself navigating unique challenges to connect across language barriers. Lesotho—a small, often-overlooked country in Southern Africa—has a rich cultural identity but limited resources for language learners. With a small population and scarce global reach, tools for learning Sesotho are almost non-existent. Yet,…
Finding Stability: Overcoming Anxiety and Depression Abroad
Living abroad offers the opportunity to experience new cultures, learn different languages, and create unforgettable memories. But for many people, especially those managing mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, living in a foreign country can present unexpected challenges. In this post, I’ll discuss the emotional difficulties of living abroad with anxiety and depression, share…
10 Ways to Make Your Flight Go By Faster
As someone with plenty of flying experience, I’ve learned a trick or two to make flights—especially the long ones—go by faster. From my early days as an unaccompanied minor on short flights between Iowa and Ohio to long-haul journeys that stretch over seven hours. I’ve honed ways to turn those hours in the air into…
How to Celebrate Thanksgiving Abroad: Balancing New and Old Traditions
Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays—not so much for its historical origins, but for the traditions that bring people together. There’s something so heartwarming about gathering with family, cooking, eating, and laughing together without the stress of gifts or other expectations. It’s a time for connection, food, and love. But when you…
Finding My Way to Lesotho
After graduating college, I found myself in a period of uncertainty. Like many recent graduates, I wasn’t entirely sure what the next step would be. My background was an unconventional mix—majoring in Religion with a minor in East Asian Studies and Chinese. I loved studying religion because it offered a beautiful window into different cultures,…