Category Archives: Why Travel?

Free Falling

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Melissa

One year ago, on July 4, 2011, I decided to change my life. A stressed out single mother working way too many hours in New York City (at jobs I didn’t particularly love), I wanted to figure out how to … Continue reading →

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Choose Life

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Melissa

“Choose life. Choose a job. Choose a career. Choose a family. Choose a fucking big television, Choose washing machines, cars, compact disc players, and electrical tin openers. Choose good health, low cholesterol and dental insurance. Choose fixed- interest mortgage repayments. … Continue reading →

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It’s happening!! Let the adventuring begin!!

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Melissa

When I was growing up, and well into my adulthood, I was told to set realistic goals and get my head out of the clouds. I tried to do this, I really did. I worked crappy jobs (even a terrible … Continue reading →

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This is your life

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Melissa

Enough said.

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The Benefits of Failure and My Incredible Wealth

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Melissa

By most people’s standards, I am a failure. Sure, I went to an Ivy League school, and yes, I have a lovely daughter, but I don’t have a job (although I work at least 11 or 12 hours a day), … Continue reading →

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Prioritizing, taking life by the balls and making my travel dreams come true

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Melissa

My typical view waiting for Anevay’s dance classes to end in Manhattan near Time Square “It is often said that New York is a city for only the very rich and the very poor. It is less often said that … Continue reading →

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The secret to happiness

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Melissa

Just a little over two weeks ago I had my last day at Ross Global Academy, a charter school in New York City where I worked and where my daughter attended. It was with great trepidation that I left the … Continue reading →

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Why I think it’s perfectly rational for a single mom to take her kid for a trip around the world.

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Melissa

Recently I decided to plan a long-term trip around the world with my kid, with nary a husband, boyfriend or dog as our companion.  I’m here today to address the naysayers by addressing their financial, safety and medical/insurance/benefits concerns. First, … Continue reading →

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Nomad in training

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Melissa

For years- as long as I can remember- I’ve complained of not being able to travel.  I’ve thought it terribly unfair that many people I knew were allowed the means to travel, either through jobs or by way of family … Continue reading →

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It DOES matter what people thing

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Melissa

As I start to consider a life-changing trip with my kid, I’m readying myself for all sorts of feedback from friends and family.  After all, I’m not a single twenty year old considering a visit to an ashram in India … Continue reading →

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