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Country #31: Cambodia

by Kelsey Yurek on June 2, 2023

The following blog is adapted from the final travel reflection I wrote to my parents in the summer of 2019. Cambodia remains a country I would like to return to 4 years later. Originally written July 2019 (lightly edited for clarity): During my first 4

Country #30: Thailand

by Kelsey Yurek on May 26, 2023

Thailand often tops people’s Southeast Asia bucket lists. Here’s the travel reflection I wrote to my parents about my two-week trip to the country at 22. Originally written July 2019 (lightly edited for clarity): Outside of leaving with the

Country #29: Malaysia

by Kelsey Yurek on May 19, 2023

Up next in my travel reflection series is Country #29: Malaysia. Let’s return to summer 2019 when I visited the country in late June. Originally written in June 2019 (lightly edited for clarity): This past week I was in Malaysia,

Country #28: Singapore

by Kelsey Yurek on May 12, 2023

Last week, I returned to Country #28: Singapore! Dan had an opportunity to visit for work, and I decided to join him since we’ve considered it a place to live abroad together. I stumbled across the following email reflection I sent to my parents in

Country #27: Indonesia

by Kelsey Yurek on May 5, 2023

I’m returning to Singapore next week, which has prompted me to think about the first time I visited Southeast Asia. Immediately following my graduation from Georgetown, I flew to New Zealand and Australia. Caroline met me in Melbourne, and we then

Top 3 Countries I Wouldn’t Visit Again

by Kelsey Yurek on April 28, 2023

The title of this blog is a harsh way to start out any conversation about travel. Normally, I tell people there’s nowhere I wouldn’t go, and I mean that for the most part. I truly want to experience everything (that’s safe). I think (just about)

13 Ways to Avoid Freelancer Burnout

by Kelsey Yurek on February 6, 2023

Have you been on the freelance grind lately? Are you starting to feel a little bit burned out? If so, you’re not alone! Here are my top tips for avoiding burnout as a freelancer. 1. Stay organized When your files, schedule, and client work are

Country #85: Lithuania

by Kelsey Yurek on January 20, 2023

This week, I went back to my homeland (as I’ve been calling it). Ethnically, I’m 1/8th Lithuanian. My paternal great-grandmother was from Lithuania, so I had heritage on my mind while we visited Vilnius. We took a loooonngggg train from Warsaw to

Country #84: Poland

by Kelsey Yurek on January 13, 2023

Starting off 2023 strong, I’m off to a new country. I’m planning to spend the next 10 weeks in Europe. Primarily Eastern Europe since I haven’t really tackled this part of the world previously. I was lucky to hit a lot of Western Europe during my semester

How to Get Your First Freelance Writing Job

by Kelsey Yurek on January 2, 2023

When you’re just starting out, it can feel nearly impossible to land your first freelance writing job. “How did you get started?” is one of my most asked questions. Today, I’m breaking down how you can land your first freelance writing job if you’re

My 2023 New Year’s Resolutions

by Kelsey Yurek on December 30, 2022

Last year, I published my 2022 New Year’s Resolutions. I did a lot of things in 2022, but I didn’t achieve all of these resolutions. I think that’s okay. Making goals is important to me, but I know that sometimes — when you make goals — you

My Favorite Beginner Ski Runs at Winter Park

by Kelsey Yurek on December 23, 2022

This past October, my brother Jake bought a ski condo at Winter Park. What a great addition to the family’s housing network! I’m far from an expert skier. In fact, I’d qualify myself as a beginner, but I still enjoy getting out on the mountain for a