Not everyone can say that they are passionate about their lives or their jobs. I’m incredibly fortunate to be at a place in my life where I can say that I am completely happy about my life and my job. After all, I get to travel frequently and write about my experiences. What could be better than that?
People ask me all the time how I am able to afford to travel so often. Although I would love to have Starbuck’s every morning, manicures and pedicures weekly, and eat out every night of the week, the truth is that while I am at home I lead a frugal life. My modest lifestyle at home translates into the ability to travel the world more often. The truth is that I feel the most alive when I’m on the road and discovering the world through the eyes and stories of the people that I meet.
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