In 2014 I traveled more then I ever have before. I went on 4 trips to 5 different countries, How may you ask?
It is not because I have an endless supply of money although I am sure a lot of people might assume that. It is because I prioritize where I spend my money.
Granted I work two jobs while at home. During the week I work at a radio station in a stimulating and often exciting atmosphere and on the weekends I wait tables. I am able to travel so much because neither is full time. I don’t get vacation time but I can take off whenever I want.
Travel is my priority.I realize I have a nomadic soul, that I was not made for a stationary existence. While I figure out how to make money off of travel, I will take working 6 days a week while at home if it means I can travel whenever I want.
My goal is to travel every 6 -8 weeks in 2015.
Last year was every few months.
February=Mexico
April/May=England/Belgium
August=France
November =Turkey.
I am challenging myself to more.
In a few weeks I leave on my first trip of the year!
I am headed back to England for some blog work. While there I will hopefully discover some new stuff about a city that is rapidly feeling like home and see some friends. I will also be spending a long weekend in Edinburgh.
In March I will be spending 2 weeks in Northern Vietnam with Blue Ocean Travel.
In May I will be headed to Cancun Mexico with my best friend who is also a travel agent to test out a resort for her job.
And on a whim I just booked my tickets to TBEX Asia which is in Thailand and over my birthday in October. Stefania from everysteph.com and I will be attending the conference then travelling around for a bit.
I look back on 2014 with such great memories. I made some amazing new friends, saw a lot of amazing places and learned so much. I have had set backs but I had such an amazing time.
I look out ahead into the road that is being paved for 2015 and I see endless possibilities. I am excited for the new people I will meet, new places I will visit and all the familiar faces that make my life so great.
The real question is : Where should I go during the summer?
I have a few possibilities for the summer.
Portland, Oregan?
My hometown of Panama City, Florida
San Diego, California
Help me pick!
Traveling every 6-8 seems like a big goal, but so exciting!! My husband and I live less than an hour from Portland and would definitely recommend it if you’ve never been! Lots to do in Portland, but also a lot to do in the area around it. Columbia Gorge, Mt Hood or Mt St Helens, Astoria (where the Goonies was filmed)…tons to do and see!
The Goonies is for sure a selling point for me. I know a few people there and I am really into the vibe, craft breweries, and the food scene. 6-8 weeks is very ambitious and nerve wracking! We will see if I accomplish it.
Sounds like you’ve got a lot of great things on the books for this year. I’m so excited there will be a Tbex in Thailand this year. I’m hoping I can make it to that one.
tickets were half off for bloggers so I jumped at the chance. I have never been to Thailand and I figured this was a great opportunity.
I look forward to our paths potentially crossing!
Fantastic – how exciting. Can’t wait to hear all about your trips and to see you in London…
I’d love to know more about your home town, I’m afraid my experience of Florida so far has been limited to Orlando.
I am really looking forward to seeing you in London as well! Where I come from is very different then Orlando but I love Orlando!