While the life of traveling is full of exciting adventures and spontaneous decisions, this journey is FULL of ups and downs. Over the last few months I’ve found myself lost, wondering, and wandering. When I started this lifestyle back in 2019, the world was my oyster. I was beginning to see life in a brandContinue reading “The troubles of going “Against the Grain””
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The Answer to Your Biggest Question
It’s not uncommon for me to get a DM, soon after posting a picture or video on Instagram or Facebook, asking, “HOW do you get to travel like this?? Is it your job? How can you afford this??” Well it’s not a simple answer… but it’s time to reveal some of my biggest secrets toContinue reading “The Answer to Your Biggest Question”
How to Choose Accommodation for Long-Term Travel
When choosing to travel for a short or long period of time, accommodation is easily your biggest expense. Luckily after trying many different methods myself, I’ve come up with a list of my top choices and websites to book your trip, no matter the budget! My first choice is my favorite, and one not manyContinue reading “How to Choose Accommodation for Long-Term Travel”
How and Why I chose to travel to Croatia during COVID-19
The world has seemed to shut down over the past year. Businesses have closed and travel has nearly been halted, but not to those who are determined enough to continue following their dream. As an avid traveler, this has become my life. To continue traveling as long as it feels right and to overcome anyContinue reading “How and Why I chose to travel to Croatia during COVID-19”
The Hardest Part of Long-Term Travel…
The life of long-term travel is one filled with beauty, adventure, and spontaneity…but it’s not always rainbows and sunshine. This is now the 3rd time I’ve prepared to leave home for an indefinite amount of time. Sometimes the trips last longer than expected and some are cut short, but no matter what there’s always theContinue reading “The Hardest Part of Long-Term Travel…”
My NZ Covid Experience – Part 2
Following up from Part 1 of my COVID experience, this is where our fate had been decided. The morning after we all met in Blenheim, my friend Laurent was communicating with some fellow travel mates about renting an Airbnb for the lockdown. This by far was our best solution and after some back and forthContinue reading “My NZ Covid Experience – Part 2”
My NZ Covid Experience-Part 1
I think we all breathe a deep sigh when we reflect on the moment reality set in during the news of COVID-19 this year. Maybe you heard news around the world and began to prepare, or maybe you believed it wasn’t that big of a deal and wouldn’t affect you. Either way, I don’t believeContinue reading “My NZ Covid Experience-Part 1”
Small Town Girl with Big Time Dreams
How I went from a small town in rural Georgia to living on the coast of Australia! Being from a small town meant exactly what you think. Everyone knows everyone and their mama (literally) and the majority of people end up spending most of their life there, but I had always wanted more. As soonContinue reading “Small Town Girl with Big Time Dreams”
The Dream of a Working Holiday Visa
Who ever thought the words work & holiday in the same sentence would be the gateway to a dream life? Well lemme tell ya, it’s the damn dream. One of the biggest obstacles wanderlusters have is the balance of travel and income. Well, Australia & New Zealand have come up with a brilliant way toContinue reading “The Dream of a Working Holiday Visa”
How it all started..
We’ve all got to start somewhere right? Have you ever felt yourself going through life and while everything may seem ‘okay’ there seems to be something missing? That was me for a solid 5 years. I graduated high school, moved straight to Savannah,GA to start on my undergraduate degree, made a ton of new friendsContinue reading “How it all started..”
Against The Grain Travel 