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At age 27, I made a choice to follow my dream and live my life to the fullest. For me, this meant quitting my job to travel the world. For you, it can be something entirely different. I created this website to share those stories of inspiration. We all have different roads to happiness, others can walk it with you but nobody can walk it for you. I want to know what inspires you. How do YOU snap?

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It's Ok To Not Be Ok Fundraiser: Meet the Designers

It’s Ok To Not Be Ok Fundraiser: Meet the Designers

It’s Ok To Not Be Ok Fundraiser: Meet the Designers

My name is Lauren Berowski. I am a 27-year-old ELA teacher, and I also own a small crafting business called Dog Days Design Company, where I donate 10% of proceeds to dogs in need. I have been struggling immensely with anxiety and depression for the last 21 years, and in addition to those two illnesses, I was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress…

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A Candid Message to Stop Living Your Life As a Seven

A Candid Message to Stop Living Your Life As a Seven

Over the past three months I’ve conducted a social experiment where I asked friends, family and complete strangers how they would measure their day to day level of happiness on a scale from one to ten. The majority answered with a dull seven. When I asked why, almost every response led back to the same delusion – “If I could just do this or have a little more of that, then I’d finally reach a…

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Not Enough: My Journey to Self-Love

Not Enough: My Journey to Self-Love

For Natasha, who is more beautiful and wonderful than she knows.

In June of 2015, two years after my mother had a massive stroke, I blacked out driving on the highway. It was then that I had my first real panic attack, although I have had anxiety my entire life. My life turned completely upside down from that moment, and I was at such a low point that I thought I would never be able to function…

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Wow! $149 Flights to Barcelona Starting June, 2017 - New Budget Airline

Wow! $149 Flights to Barcelona Starting June, 2017 – New Budget Airline

Pack your bags and get ready to take that magical trip to Spain you’ve always dreamed about. Last week, International Airlines Group made an announcement about a new budget airline that will be offering one way flights from the U.S to Barcelona for only $149 starting June, 2017. The company is called LEVEL and they will be flying twin Airbus A330’s featuring 293 economy and 21 first class seats…

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21 Things Every American Should Know Before Visiting Cuba

21 Things Every American Should Know Before Visiting Cuba

Traveling around the world without a plan has always treated me well in the past but my latest trip to Cuba couldn’t have been done without some serious planning ahead. Diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States were only restored as of July 2015 after 50 years of closed borders so needless to say, Americans traveling to Cuba need to do things a little differently when visiting Cuba.…

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My 5 Best Travel Moments of 2016

My 5 Best Travel Moments of 2016

Last year I wrote an article about my 5 worst and best travel moments of 2015 so with only a few days left in 2016 it is time to look back and reflect once again. I rang in 2016 with a traditional lantern lighting in Chiang Mai, Thailand and then spent the next six months traveling throughout Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines, Australia, China and Japan followed by three months in Sweden and…

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3 Super Cheap Places to Visit in 2017 - Flights Under $150!

3 Super Cheap Places to Visit in 2017 – Flights Under $150!

All of my articles are inspired by personal experiences and this one sparked two weeks ago when I returned from a very inexpensive three month trip to Spain. Since then I’ve been repeatedly asked the million dollar question, “Where are the best places to visit on a budget?” So, I ran some numbers and researched the cheapest flights in 2017 then voila!

However finding a cheap flight is only half…

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I Lived in Spain 2 Months Totally Free & You Can Too

I Lived in Spain 2 Months Totally Free & You Can Too

I know, living in Spain for free sounds too good to be true but I did it and I am here to show you how you can do it too. In addition to 100% free accommodation in Barcelona I was also supplied with free breakfast, dinner, drinks both alcoholic and non, wifi, and free laundry. You would think that in exchange for this too good to be true list of perks in my favorite European city that I would…

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The 4 Best Breweries in Charleston, South Carolina

The 4 Best Breweries in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston is known for its savory Southern cuisine, charming historic downtown, beautiful sunny beaches and in recent years, it’s surge in fan favorite breweries.  You’ll find them spread out all over the city, each with a unique setting that is sure to please locals and tourists alike.  During your next visit to Charleston take a break from the $1 Pabst Blue Ribbon and $4 Bud Lights to make…

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Solo Female Biking Across America - Meet Tiffany Pretlow

Solo Female Biking Across America – Meet Tiffany Pretlow

Tiffany and I met several years back while living in Charleston, South Carolina.  Ironically, it was the same time that I was training five days a week preparing to do a cycling adventure in South America.  I would stuff my backpack full of canned beans and vegetables and bike until I could comfortably do 40-50 miles each day.  Then, one day, I went into the Bicycle Shoppe in downtown Charleston…

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3 Beautiful Things About Having Your Heart Broken

3 Beautiful Things About Having Your Heart Broken

It’s hard to see the beauty that is sometimes buried deep inside a disastrous situation but once the smoke has cleared you can always find a piece of treasure that would never have been attained otherwise.  Having your heart broken might be awful tasting medicine but sometimes it is exactly what you need.

Initially it can feel like the most painful and traumatizing event to ever happen in your…

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My Snap Moment – How it Changed My Life Forever

My Snap Moment – How it Changed My Life Forever

It was a brisk cold morning on 11/11/2011 as I sat insensate at my desk dreading my nine hour shift as a car salesman at a Subaru dealership located in Albany, New York.  On any other morning I would have clocked in, sat down at my desk, made my sales calls and waited impatiently for the next potential customer to pull up in search of a new automobile.  About twenty minutes into my shift a car…

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A Life Changing Message for Lost Souls in Their 20's

A Life Changing Message for Lost Souls in Their 20’s

I’ve learned a lot in my 20’s and I still have two more years until I hit 30.  That pivotal age when some people feel more lost than ever and do one of three things: panic, completely lose their shit or the worst one of all; force love and settle.  It’s almost customary for these lost souls to thinkthe fun part of their life is over causing them to robotically and unenthusiastically “take the…

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One Secret I Use to Find the Cheapest Flights in the World

One Secret I Use to Find the Cheapest Flights in the World

Finding the cheapest flights in the world has become more than a job or hobby of mine the past two years; it has become an art.  Last week I flew direct from New York to Stockholm for only $235 USD on Norwegian Airline.  I booked the flight only two months in advance and there were no hidden fees.  Last year I flew from New York to London for only $322 and even my last minute booking from Bangkok…

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How to Visit Stockholm Cheap on a Nomadic Budget

How to Visit Stockholm Cheap on a Nomadic Budget

I know what you’re thinking.  It’s impossible to visit Stockholm cheap on a nomadic budget.  Nope, I did it and I am here to show you how you can do it too in this complete nomadic Stockholm cheap travel guide.  First and most important, you need to book your accommodation at least one week in advance, especially if you plan to visit on the weekend or when there are special events happening.  I…

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The Real Reason I am Able to Travel the World

The Real Reason I am Able to Travel the World

After 230 consecutive days traveling around the world I returned back home to take a three month break and in that short period of time I was asked the same question by what feels like hundreds of people.  The conversation typically started out with, “It’s good to see you. How was your trip?” but by the end of our chat without fail, the same question would always arise, how do you do it?

How are…

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Meet Didi Gomez: Confidence Builder at Camp Broadway

Meet Didi Gomez: Confidence Builder at Camp Broadway

Didi Gomez, who comes to New York City all the way from Buenos Aires, Argentina, is a member of the team at Camp Broadway. The Drama Desk Award Winning Company has toured the United States for the last 20 summers, visiting 14 different cities for 5 weekdays. At the end of the week, all 100 kids in the program from ages 10 to 17 hold a performance to display their hard work.

The team of…

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