In my experience, travel has been one of the most powerful tools for expanding the mind — and healing it.
Staying in one place for too long can sometimes make you question yourself. When you don’t feel understood or seen, it’s easy to assume something is wrong with you. But sometimes, it’s not about fixing yourself. Sometimes, it’s about expanding your horizons.
Not everyone is meant for everyone. And for those of us who are highly sensitive, neurodivergent, or navigating mental health challenges, environment matters. The people around us matter. Perspective matters.
Travel has shown me that there are countless ways to live, think, and belong in this world. Experiencing different cultures and communities has helped me better understand myself — and my place within the bigger picture.
This section is where I share my journeys, my housesitting experiences, and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. Not just about new places — but about identity, growth, and finding spaces where we can truly thrive.
- The Simple Practice That Makes Travel Meaningful
Introduction: Travel as Expansion, Not Escape Travel has never felt like escape to me. It feels like expansion. When you step outside your familiar environment, something subtle yet powerful happens. The routines that shape your thoughts begin to loosen. Your senses heighten. You notice light filtering through unfamiliar windows. The cadence of a new neighborhood.… Read more: The Simple Practice That Makes Travel Meaningful - Paragliding in Chiang Mai: A Lego-World From the Sky
When I first started traveling, I carried a quiet set of beliefs that I didn’t even realize weren’t mine. Travel is expensive.Travel is dangerous.Travel is complicated.Travel is “not for people like you.” If you’re from the West — especially if you’re from a marginalized group, especially if you’re a woman — you’ve probably heard some… Read more: Paragliding in Chiang Mai: A Lego-World From the Sky