Shortly after turning 30, I discovered a book that helped me understand myself more than any previous diagnosis pinned on me by doctors, or any mind-altering medication I'd been prescribed throughout my 20's for a plethora of conditions from depression to anxiety to attention deficit disorder. It's pretty ironic the thousands of dollars that went… Continue reading Traveling as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) | Top 10 Ways to Thrive
Whether last night's delicious market meal ended up on your t-shirt instead of in your mouth... or that hike left you a lot more sweaty and dusty than you expected... or you just lost track of how many pairs of clean underwear you had left... there will undoubtedly be times during long stretches of travel… Continue reading How to Do Laundry While Traveling: The Easy Way
What's Your Packing Style? My first thought after booking flights for the lengthiest international trip of my life thus far wasn't "where are we going to stay", "how will we get from city to city", or "what activities should we consider doing?" No, my first thought was "how early is too early to start my… Continue reading Winter Packing List for Central Mexico
As we collectively embark on 2023 (will it ever stop feeling like time stopped in 2020?), most of us think about what we've accomplished in the previous year and then take on what has become the socially obligatory task of setting resolutions for the future. I've never been a big fan of New Year's resolutions… Continue reading Plan a Successful New Year
Since The Virgo Voyager is, first and foremost, a blog focused on slow travel, I'd like to define what exactly slow travel is, and why it's beneficial - to you and to the rest of the world. In this beginner's guide to slow travel, I'll share why this movement became important to me in the… Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to Slow Travel | How to Travel Slowly and Reasons Why You Should
I'm a big proponent of not sugar-coating the fact that traveling can be really hard sometimes, especially if you are an introvert or highly sensitive person. It's not all a highlight reel full of upgraded flights, amazing food, and beautiful views. No matter how well you research, things will inevitably go wrong, and no one… Continue reading How to Adapt When Travel Days Don’t Go As Planned
Packing everything you might need for a lengthy backpacking trip can be daunting, as space is limited, and the last thing you want is to be carrying around extra weight that serves no purpose. In my previous post, I focused on how to narrow down your wardrobe. In this post, I'm going to talk about… Continue reading 6 Travel Items You Didn’t Know You Needed
If you've ever flown before, you know that any basic airline ticket allows you to bring one personal item on the plane. The dimensions of said item may vary between airlines, but generally speaking, it just needs to be able to fit under the seat in front of you. For short trips, maybe all you… Continue reading Why a Totepack is the Perfect Personal Item for Long-Term Travel
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