Book The Damn Trip — My Thoughts on Travel Right Now

Are you constantly postponing your travel dreams, waiting for the "perfect moment" when your finances align, the world feels stable, or when Mercury isn't in retrograde? Here's the truth: that perfect moment doesn't exist. Every election cycle, global event, or economic fluctuation gives us new reasons to delay our adventures—but life continues moving forward regardless.

Remember how quickly those lockdown "few weeks" in 2020 turned into two years of staring out windows while passports gathered dust? The harsh reality is that you'll blink and suddenly be years older, with the same dreams but potentially less freedom to pursue them. Your dream destinations will still exist, but will you have the same energy, health, or opportunity to experience them fully?

Stop letting uncertainty paralyze you. That Moroccan camel ride through the Sahara, that authentic cooking class in an Indian home, that breathtaking sunset from a Cuban mountaintop—these experiences are waiting for someone brave enough to say "yes" now. Your future travel-obsessed self will thank you for not waiting until "someday."

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Kenya Stole My Heart: A Journey Beyond the Typical Safari

Ever wondered what Kenya feels like beyond the typical safari circuit? Join me as I share how a FAM trip turned into a soul-stirring journey of unexpected connections - from cycling through dramatic landscapes and dancing with Maasai warriors to supporting women-led enterprises and finding family among strangers. This is Kenya as you've never seen it, where authentic experiences and responsible tourism create magic that Instagram can't capture.

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Travel Tips And Advice Lauren Richards Travel Tips And Advice Lauren Richards

8 Current Obsessions That Are Changing The Game For Me

Hey there, fellow wanderlusters! 👋 Laura here, coming at you with a roundup of my current obsessions that are making my nomadic heart sing. Whether you're plotting your next adventure or just dreaming of far-off places (I see you, Patagonia!), I've got some goodies that'll get you inspired and prepped for wherever your wanderlust takes you. You know how it goes - you find something cool on your travels and suddenly you can't shut up about it.

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Personal Growth and Transformation Laura Ericson Personal Growth and Transformation Laura Ericson

Reflecting on Divorce, Five Years Later

Five years ago today, I got a divorce.

I didn’t even realize this until someone recently asked me how long ago it was, and I looked up the actual day in court records.

Holy shit. Five whole years ago today, I started my life over. I rebuilt it from the ground up, and I did it the hard way. And I did it quietly.

But today I feel compelled to talk about it because I never really have. Today I feel overcome with emotion and feel the need to share because there’s probably someone out there who needs to hear this.

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