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Jan 12
4 min

my travel bucket list

Happy New Year, everyone! It might sound silly, but I truly feel like a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders with 2020 officially...

5 ways to give back this holiday season & beyond

Caroline Watkins

Dec 21, 2020
4 min

5 ways to give back this holiday season & beyond

Despite COVID-19, there are still plenty of ways to give back to your community this season.

Grace Halverson

Oct 1, 2020
4 min

my trip to switzerland

By Grace Halverson Hey, y’all! My name is Grace and I was one of Caroline’s travel buddies during our semester studying in London. (If...

Caroline Watkins

Sep 21, 2020
9 min

london: a city guide

When I studied abroad in London, there was so much to see and do. Even after spending four months there, I felt like there was never...

copenhagen: my first international solo trip

Caroline Watkins

Aug 31, 2020
11 min

copenhagen: my first international solo trip

During my first morning in Copenhagen, I visited Nyhavn I always knew that I wanted to embark on a solo international trip at some point...

Caroline Watkins

Jul 15, 2020
6 min

best disney world eats on a budget

The next time you visit 'the happiest place on earth,' be sure to look out for these sweet deals!

8 ways to cultivate a more mindful lifestyle

Caroline Watkins

May 22, 2020
4 min

8 ways to cultivate a more mindful lifestyle

Lately, my anxiety has been at an all time high. Now, I'm trying to find more ways to live a more mindful lifestyle.

5 things you can do to support your local businesses right now

Caroline Watkins

May 15, 2020
3 min

5 things you can do to support your local businesses right now

It's no secret that local businesses are undoubtedly getting hit hard by the coronavirus crisis.

travel around the world with this playlist

Caroline Watkins

Apr 29, 2020
1 min

travel around the world with this playlist

Here are some of my favorite songs and artists from around the world.

Caroline Watkins

Apr 24, 2020
6 min

a weekend in kiev

St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery (All photos in this blog post are taken by Carly Berthiaume) Carly Berthiaume is a recent Mizzou...

brighten someone's day with a sunshine box

Caroline Watkins

Apr 17, 2020
2 min

brighten someone's day with a sunshine box

Brighten someone's day with a homemade sunshine box!

Caroline Watkins

Apr 17, 2020
3 min

toulouse

When it comes to France, my fellow Mizzou j-schooler and travel blogger, Kristin Blake, is the go-to gal. I asked her to write a city guide

Caroline Watkins

Apr 10, 2020
6 min

taking notes from a world traveler

At the ripe age of 22, Gillian has visited 41 countries.

10 ways to make a birthday special during quarantine

Caroline Watkins

Apr 10, 2020
5 min

10 ways to make a birthday special during quarantine

I don't know about you, but it seems like everyone and their mother are born during the spring months. Yes, that includes my mother's...

Caroline Watkins

Mar 31, 2020
3 min

it's okay to not be okay right now

*Takes deep breath, cracks knuckles* Hey, everyone. It's no secret that we are in the middle of yet another challenging week. We are...

10 creative activities to try while social distancing

Caroline Watkins

Mar 27, 2020
4 min

10 creative activities to try while social distancing

Lately, it has been hard to keep track of time. As each day passes, it seems as though I feel less motivated to stay productive and keep...

10 things I wish I knew before traveling to asia

Caroline Watkins

Mar 16, 2020
6 min

10 things I wish I knew before traveling to asia

With all of the recent COVID-19 news, it has allowed me to take time to reflect on my trip to Asia back in January.

Caroline Watkins

Mar 16, 2020
4 min

7 ways to travel more sustainably

Although traveling is a fantastic way to see the world and learn about other cultures, it isn’t always the most sustainable activity. As...

Caroline Watkins

Feb 27, 2020
3 min

6 recipes to try from around the world

Due to the recent news relating to COVID-19, you are probably not in the mood to travel anytime soon! I don't blame you. From travel bans...

Caroline Watkins

Feb 21, 2020
4 min

traveling with anxiety

If you ask anyone who knows me, they'll tell you that traveling is my favorite thing to do. However, it's not always the easiest thing...

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