Published on Mar 15, 2021
I remember it like yesterday. Between my days of working from 8 am to 1 am, slowly selling off everything I owned, and drinking lots of coffee, I was plotting my escape to Thailand to teach English and travel for a year. I had no idea of what was to come of my life. I...
Last updated Mar 25, 2021 | Published on Feb 1, 2021
The internet has quite literally CHANGED ALL OF OUR LIVES! As an older millennial I was “there” when the internet came into our homes. I recall playing on AIM, waiting for mom to get off the phone so I could log on to the internet, and I even remember the...
Last updated Mar 25, 2021 | Published on Jan 22, 2021
Visas can be VERY confusing to understand, especially when you’re new to trying to live a life abroad. You’re always having to check and worry about visa information—at least that’s how it seems. It doesn’t have to be complicated, though! I...
Last updated Jan 3, 2021 | Published on Jan 1, 2021
Oh hey, welcome to my recap series. You guys asked for it—so here are my musing, life updates, and other personal tidbits that would be annoying to put in my usual blog posts where you’re just trying to get some simple info! Just to note, I’ll be doing...
Last updated Mar 25, 2021 | Published on Dec 11, 2020
The dreaded question of “what’s your favorite country” stumps me every time. I can never answer the question because “the best” can encompass so many things. It’s truly an unfair question. How do you expect me to compare...
Last updated Apr 2, 2021 | Published on Oct 14, 2020
When you hear of a place having more cows than people, it’s a bit hard to get excited, but then you take a look around and get smacked in the face with some seriously jaw-dropping nature. Milky blue lakes, ice-capped mountains, verdant valleys, and bears and...
Last updated Oct 11, 2020 | Published on Oct 11, 2020
Oh hey, welcome to my recap series. You guys asked for it—so here are my musing, life updates, and other personal tidbits that would be annoying to put in my usual blog posts where you’re just trying to get some simple info! Just to note, I’ll be doing...
Last updated Mar 28, 2021 | Published on Jul 31, 2020
Dusty deserts, alien landscapes, insane lakes, gorgeous gorges, and rock formations litter Nevada. The state has A LOT more going on beyond Las Vegas. Once you’re done hitting up the slot machines and seeing some cool shows, you’ve got to hit the road and...
Last updated Apr 6, 2021 | Published on Jul 30, 2020
When you’re road-tripping the Southwest, there’s no denying that you’re going to bump into your fair share of incredible landscapes, red and dusty hikes over jagged rock formations, some of the country’s (world’s?!) most spectacular...
Last updated Mar 28, 2021 | Published on Jul 30, 2020
If you’re anything like me, you likely had no idea what was in Utah before Googling. When I thought of Utah, I thought of… nothing, middle of nowhere, barren, not fun, and maybe Mormons. When I finally visited Utah, my jaw was on the floor half of the...
Hi, friend! My name is Nina Ragusa and I've been climbing volcanos, basking on exotic beaches, and dabbling in new cultures since 2011. I work abroad and remotely to support my adventure travel addiction. Follow along if you're interested in getting work abroad to travel more.