Looking for the best of Vagabonding over the life of the blog? Take a look at the top content and people's favourite reads: Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil in Rosedale, Mississippi Last month, while I was driving down the Mississippi River on a magazine assignment, I had a curious experience in Rosedale,...

Relationships aren’t always easy. Travel isn’t always easy. Put the two together and there’s always the possibility for disaster! That has been the opposite of my experience. My husband and I met on a tour in New Zealand. He, from Australia and me from New York, we returned to our respective homes after those eight...

Denver is famously the mile-high country. And now, with the legalization of marijuana (only one of three states to do so), Colorado is more popular than ever. Denver holds the best of both worlds in her two hands: world-class mountains just an hour west of downtown and a thriving urban downtown home to five major...

CHOICES . Often I find myself in conversations about choices. There are those societal norms accepted by the majority (in one area or another) and there are choices. It’s often odd to me that there are these two categories, because to me, they’re all choices. Of course, there are times that there are things beyond...

It can be scary taking your under-two-year-old baby on a trip. A day at home can easily fall to pieces with a missed nap, cranky feeding, or weird mood. Who knows what the road will hold? More importantly, you might wonder if you can handle the stressors of baby + travel without throwing yourself on...

Two months ago, we set off on a few weeks adventure in Australia. After time in Melbourne with family and friends, we ventured into the Northern Territory's Australian Outback for a few days full of mineral-rich red dirt, countless open expanses and Aboriginal heritage embedded in astounding rock formations. Tracing the footsteps of Jiles, Goss...

The monk sat crossed legged behind me. The quick thrust of his bamboo needle repeatedly poked into my flesh as my tattoo began to take shape. I was being blessed with a Sak Yant, a magic tattoo and an ancient tradition in Thailand. Moments before the monk and I had been having a deep conversation....

How long has it been since you settled into a train seat for a relaxing ride? Or caught a plane for a weekend getaway? Instead your days have been spent teaching your baby how to sleep or wiping spit-up. But once you hit the two-month-old mark, your baby's big eyes are gulping in the world....

“There is nothing more meaningful than being true to yourself and finding your own voice. Follow your heart and don’t let anyone discourage you.” – Jane Fulton Alt Did you ever think about your own voice? What do you sound like when you speak? Have you ever listened to yourself? What would you sound like...

At the end of last year, I had the honor of showing my mother, Europe for the first time. More importantly than her first time in Europe, it was her first time venturing out of the country. When my mother made plans to visit me in Italy, I envisioned my role as a tour guide....

Chiang Mai radiates the essence of Thailand. Located in the northern province, the atmosphere is laidback and relaxing. It’s a lovely place to stop and spend a month living, as we are currently doing. Within the city, there is an abundance of gorgeous temples and lively markets. In the Chiang Mai region, food reigns supreme....

Names: Kevin Short & Katie Heller Website: www.postcardsfromyonder.com Ages: 30 & 29 Hometown: San Francisco, CA Quote: Kevin: “All your life / You were only waiting for this moment to arise” -Paul McCartney Katie: “If it’s not fun why do it?” - Ben & Jerry How did you find out about Vagabonding, and how did...

The road is beckoning. Your wanderlust has woken from its brief nap during pregnancy. Now you want to smell the planes' exhaust permanently lingering in the airport, wake in an unfamiliar bed in an unknown city and venture to find breakfast. You need to travel. Only this time a new partner in crime will accompany...

Theodora Sutcliffe of Escape Artistes Age : 39 Hometown : London Quote : "Leaving is the hardest part. Everything else is easy." How long were you on the road? Four years. Where did you go? China, Mongolia, Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Laos, Vietnam, Timor Leste, Indonesia, Cambodia, The Philippines, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel/Palestine, Turkey, England,...

Melbourne is my second home. After marrying an Aussie who grew up in the suburbs of this special city, we've spent under a year living in the CBD and have had countless visits since. The city of sport, cafes and coffee culture thrives in the southeastern portion of Australia. Home to the Australian Open and...

Charli Moore of Wander Lusters Age : 26 Hometown : Norwich, United Kingdom Quote : " There’s nothing you can’t overcome if your desire to achieve is strong enough. " How did you find out about Vagabonding, and how did you find it useful before and during the trip? I first came across Vagabonding in...

New Zealand, the land of the long white cloud, is full of epic mountain vistas, rolling green hillside, and azure colored lakes. New Zealand respects their land, and rare ecosystem more than any other country I've visited. Overall, New Zealand is hands down one of the most beautiful countries in the entire world. Here are...

Jerry Walsh Age : 21 Hometown : Charlottesville, VA Quote : " At the end of the day, I evolved from being an outsider looking in to becoming a functioning member of the community. Integration is what vagabonding is about. " How did you find out about Vagabonding, and how did you find it useful...

Let's dispel one myth right away: that you can't travel with your baby. When I announced my pregnancy, the second thing people said after "congratulations" was, "better get all your traveling out of the way now. Once your baby comes, you won't be able to go on so many trips." That's a viewpoint based entirely...

Matthew Karsten of The Expert Vagabond Age : 30 Hometown : Campton, New Hampshire, USA Quote : " Every day is completely new & different. You have absolutely no idea what will happen to you. I love that feeling. " How did you find out about Vagabonding, and how did you find it useful before...