Prepare Yourself
April 4, 2019
“The temperatures are dropping and we have to start moving,” I said the morning of day 2. We had no idea of the conditions that awaited us, but we knew we had to do what we could to keep warm. This past weekend my friends Jessica, Laurie and I decided to do a section hike […]
My Adventures in Bali: Part 2: Reconnecting
January 1, 2016
The second part of my trip in Bali reconnected me with one of my greatest friends whom I had met in New Zealand at Kimi Ora almost 3 years ago. Her name is Mathilde and we consider ourselves Soul Sisters. She is a beautiful French lady, but is living in Dubai at the moment, working […]
The Stages of Traveler Transition
September 9, 2015
Transitions are one of the most exciting yet frightening places to be. Over the years, I have found transitional periods to be a frequent occurrence in my life. I am always moving around, traveling to new countries and starting new jobs. I adore the fact that when in a period of transition, I am completely open […]
My Adventures in Bali: Part 1: Immersion
July 10, 2015
Stepping out into the arrival room made me feel like I had finally conquered my awarded senior superlative: “Most Likely to Be a Celebrity.” There were hundreds of people staring at me holding pieces of white paper, each with a single name written on it. Scanning the sea of names was quite exhilarating! About ¾ […]
Being Abducted by an Aboriginal Man
June 28, 2015
Sometimes you just have to go into the wilderness alone. This is a story about my day getting lost in the untouched rainforests of Western Tasmania. After waking to the sounds of the native birds and way past check out time, I emerged from my tent nestled in the rainforest in the sweet little historic town of Corinna, […]
Stepping onto the Bath Rug of Adulthood: Reflections and Concerns of a 30+ Modern-Day Nomad
May 31, 2015
By Abbey Andersen It all started last month when I bought a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle bath rug from the thrift store. New in town, on an extreme budget, and in need of a few things for my rental unit, I headed for the back pile of the Santa Cruz Goodwill. Right away I […]
Living with Intention
May 23, 2015
Arriving in Bali felt like an out of body experience. I had dreamed of this place for so long and while driving through the bustling streets, with motorbikes jetting by and seeing ancient temples along with massive handmade stone carvings, I was knew I was right where I needed to be. Arriving at my host […]
What does Quality of Life mean to You?
March 3, 2015
Everyone has a different vision of what this looks like. While living in semi-isolation and in a contemptuous work environment, I have begun to dive into what quality of life looks like to me. I have been working a job that has me questioning what is important for me to live a purpose-filled and […]
Flower Farming in Tasmania
November 21, 2014
After spending just 4 days in Melbourne, I was craving nature! The city offers so much variety in things to do and food to eat, but my soul is never fully satisfied in a city which is something that I have learned along the way. While still in the States, I used the site Helpx.net […]
24 Hours to Take-off
November 10, 2014
…and I’ve never felt more ready. Preparing for my trip to Australia has been such a different experience compared to when I was getting ready for my year in New Zealand just 2 years ago. I am more prepared when it comes to the logistical side of it with visas, credit cards, travel insurance, bank […]