Author: Becca
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On having looooooong feet
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I have been exploring different ways to travel with really, really long feet. After tucking away my clown shoes, I chose a healthier, more practical option: skis. The original skis did not come with an electric-powered seat to approach the summits of hills and mountains beyond. There used to be…
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can we put the training wheels back on?
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Ladies and gentlemen, please put on your helmets and secure all body parts within the bike. We are about to embark on a bumpy ride as Becca learns to cycle. Brace yourselves for: a plan, a path, a few falls, a sprinkle of regret, and a future plan to think…
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great lakes–> great mountains
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Hello, loyal fan base. I haven’t been writing and I do apologize. Instead of continuing my non-writing career indefinitely, I choose to recap with a few lists. Read on to hear where I have been, what my summer lifestyle looked like, and how my current routine is treating me! Where…
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on nomads, sweet tea, and an unlikely friendship
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Join for a story starting with culture shock and transforming into an invitation to discover more than just the tea in Morocco. The road trip As the road turned again, I said a silent thanks for not being cursed with car sickness. The air catches in my throat when I…
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challenging & rewarding: a summit attempt
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2:36 am: From the top bunk, I come to as my phone starts going off. “Shh” I quiet my alarm as I throw a sleepy arm towards it. No time to snooze this morning. A solo adventure awaits me today, and I leave my hostel roommates behind as I sneak…
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What to do when you lose your smallest, most useful possession
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What could this post be about? Hint: it’s probably in your pocket or in your hand right now. You bring it to work, to bed, to the bathroom, and no it’s not your miniature chihuahua. (Unless you’re Becca and it is currently living in a drawer in the kitchen. The……
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photo journey: fruits of peru
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One of my favorite parts of traveling is exploring new cultures, and there is no better way than talking to people and trying new foods! Throughout my two month stay in Peru, I compiled a photo journal of the local foods, traditional dishes, and tropical fruits I had enjoyed. For…
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striking a balance
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Travel: Obsessions & Overuse Obsessions Moving around constantly, always meeting new people, and doing something different every day can be thrilling, but some days the travel lifestyle feels too demanding. When I get the urge to slow down, I look for a spot to settle in for a while and…
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consistency in calisthenics
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Staying active My first week at home in Ohio this December, I had to remind myself to exercise: I wasn’t dancing for hours on end, walking aimlessly around cities, or hiking any mountains. However different it was day to day, movement had been a vital part of my travel experience;…
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trip of firsts : 2023
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The following blog post showcases some of the highs and lows of the first week of my first ever solo trip. Find both the sunny and the rainy in: hostel friends, growing confidence, volunteerings gone wrong, and learning moments. Pre-Departure Preparedness I was so scared to leave. I would be…