What’s in my backpack?!

I receive the “What do you pack?” “How do you prevent yourself from overpacking?” questions quite often, but it’s hard for me to answer because everyone is different and has their own preferences and necessities. Depending on where I am going and the length of my trip, I carry all of my items in two […]

Why I chose to gain my education from world travel – to those who I have disappointed.

Why I chose to gain education through world travel rather than sitting in a classroom setting.

Advice for every 20-something year old that doesn’t want to just work and die.

You’re what – 18? 20? 23? It doesn’t matter. The fact is that if you want to live – no matter what age you are at – you have time. You can. You will. Half of us at this age aren’t quite sure what we want to do with our lives. You’ve changed your major 3 […]

When it comes to traveling: Stop wishing, start doing.

Don’t retweet a photo of the Eiffel Tower at night with a caption that reads “I want to go here so bad”. Do it. Now listen, I know it seems crazy….but it isn’t impossible. If you want to travel – you need to take the first step to do so. And that first step is […]

New Orleans: A City Full of Life

Pronounced: New Or-lins, not New Or-leans. Or how all of the locals say it…..Nawlins. This city, let me tell you what. I just got back from my first-time-ever trip to New Orleans. I bought a plane ticket last minute and didn’t really know what I was getting myself into or what to expect. I arrived […]

2015: A year of travel in the life of Kim.

Hi guys! My name is Kim Charters – born and raised in Michigan…but set on a mission to see the world. 2015 was a year jam-packed with incredible destinations and crossing things off of my bucketlist. Here’s bits and pieces of my amazing year! Attended a beer festival in Regensburg, Germany – called the “Regensburger […]

Hiking through the desert: my experience.

This will be mostly all text – as it is a story, rather than many photos. Deal with it. Months ago, hiking to the waterfalls in the desert of Arizona was decided. Within the last few days – it actually happened. When I reached the trailhead, I was trying to mentally prepare myself for the […]

The Windy City of Chicago

I’m on a roadtrip across America and my first stop is Chicago, Illinois. Known as “The Windy City”. I think it might be obvious that I have a thing for mountains and nature itself – but there’s a piece of me that thouroughly enjoys the rush and energy of a big city, as well. […]

SOLO TRAVELING.

A two letter phrase that intimidates and scares off way too many people: “traveling alone”. Don’t let it scare you. Please. Traveling solo can seem a bit intimidating – but my oh my, it is life altering. Touring the Roman Colosseum solo. You find yourself and learn about yourself. This sounds super cliche and sounds like […]

6 reasons why Germany is the greatest country. Ever.

I’ve been to Germany a couple of times and I’ve traveled to many cities within the life-changing country. With that being said….I have come to the conclusion that it is one of thee greatest countries. And here are 6 super-100%-completely valid reasons why. Disclaimer: Not trying to offend anyone with this post. All photos […]