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The People You Meet When You Travel

by Kelsey Yurek on July 22, 2022

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been traveling with my boyfriend, Dan, rather than solo. And there’s one big difference I’ve noticed. I don’t meet as many people. When you travel solo, you’re constantly on the lookout for friends. Otherwise, you end up

Country #75: Panama

by Kelsey Yurek on July 15, 2022

After leaving Dan at the airport in Honduras, I set off for my solo venture to Panama. I didn’t have any huge plans for the week. I wanted to make sure I saw the Panama Canal while also improving my Spanish skills. I enrolled in an in-person, local

Country #74: Honduras

by Kelsey Yurek on July 8, 2022

Our Central American adventures continued as we headed down to Honduras from El Salvador. When planning this country, we weren’t immediately sure whether we wanted to head over to the Bay Islands or visit the Copán Ruins. Eventually, we settled

Why Hire a Freelance Writer?

by Kelsey Yurek on July 4, 2022

For most companies, creating content doesn’t come easily, so they hire a freelance writer to help them tackle tasks that otherwise wouldn’t get done. Here are the top reasons people eagerly search for writers to join their team. 1.

Country #73: El Salvador

by Kelsey Yurek on July 1, 2022

On Friday, June 24, we flew into El Salvador International Airport. Santa Ana, one of the larger cities in the country but still a small town by most Americans’ definitions, was our destination. We chose Santa Ana because it’s known as one of the

My Return to Full-Time Travel

by Kelsey Yurek on June 24, 2022

As of today (June 24, 2022), I’ve kicked off full-time travel again. This decision has been a LONG time coming. When I returned home from Uganda on March 16, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I knew that I wouldn’t be done with full-time travel

My New York Bucket List

by Kelsey Yurek on June 17, 2022

I have a list for every city I go to. In some cases, it may just be a handful of bullet points that I can picture in my head. In others, it’s a full-on list on my phone. In April, Dan’s company asked him to come to New York City for 2 weeks in

My Favorite Plane Snack

by Kelsey Yurek on June 10, 2022

In my 25 years, I’ve taken hundreds of flights. (Stay tuned for the final count; as a personal project, I’ve been attempting to track every flight I’ve ever taken.) During those flights, I’ve been upgraded to First Class and sat in the

How to Set Pricing as a Freelancer

by Kelsey Yurek on June 6, 2022

If you’re trying out the gig economy on Fiverr, Upwork, Contra, or another top freelancing platform, you may wonder about how to set pricing as a freelancer. Your rate can determine how much business you’ll receive and how much you make, so

Year 7: Peru

by Kelsey Yurek on June 3, 2022

Welcome back to the revival of my annual trip series for Year 7! I just arrived back from Peru on Memorial Day after 10 days in the country. It feels great to check off yet another successful annual trip. If you’re new to the series, my older brother, Jake,

Everything’s Better with Butter

by Kelsey Yurek on May 27, 2022

Eating corn on the cob smothered in butter during a Memorial Day ’99 family BBQ Since we started dating, my boyfriend, Dan, has treated me to some fabulous dates. Just a few off the top of my head: A fabulous brunch at Iron Gate Restaurant located in

My Favorite Hawaii Photos

by Kelsey Yurek on May 6, 2022

My year in Hawaii has come to a close, but the North Shore of Oahu will always have a little piece of my heart. I’m not a big souvenir girl (other than the postcard I collect). However, I do often remember places by the photos I take. Here are my