Plotting a trip is a lot like planning ahead for life. First, you dream. You find inspiration–from friends, family, social media, or other vagabonds you meet along your journeys. Then, you research; you gather intel from sources online and offline about the best sights, sites, bites, and–hopefully–hidden gems. Armed with recommendations, you start booking flights, Airbnbs, side excursions, and restaurant reservations. Plan. Purchase. Then sit back, and wait. Countdown the day

Twenty-nine. A piece inspired by 29 years of age + wisdom. 1. It is perfectly okay to buy yourself a cupcake, stick a candle in it, hum Happy Birthday and make... just one more birthday wish. 2. Few things in life change you like heartbreak. Because of it or in spite of it, it was still worth it. 3. Learn to love yourself and your life in every waking moment. When you achieve this, please let me in on your secret. 4. Believe in your wild dreams, know you will make them come t