If I asked you to point to Sumatra on a blank map, do you think you could do it? I know I certainly wouldn't have been able to 6 months ago. A place so remote and tropical that I only knew it as a Starbucks coffee blend. Never in my wildest dreams would I think …
The Warmth of Nothern Sumatra
Today was a day unlike any I have ever experienced. Words can not explain the warmth I feel in my heart for the people here in Northern Sumatra. After only two full days of teaching, Brady and I were invited to the 10th birthday party of one of our students. The welcoming nature of the …
2 Days In Copenhagen
It's the cobble stone streets, colorful antique buildings, and the buzz of foreign languages in the background that draws me to Europe. The culture, the history, and of course, the aesthetic. Almost everything about being in Europe makes you feel like you're in a storybook... except, the crowds! Having lived in Scandinavia, I realized that …
Life Update
Hello there! Welcome back to my blog, and for those of you who are new here, thank you for stopping by. I am making a post today just to say thank you and share some really exciting news! I have been fortunate enough to be featured on Bootsnall.com, an indie travel website read by thousands. …
A Seattle Stand Up Paddle
Welcome to my Lifestyle Page. This page won't really contain any traveling tips or anything like that. I really want to use this page to share about my life. Not only the exciting stuff but maybe the more challenging stuff as well. I hope to make a post about Brady and I's home and our …
Global Volunteer- The Art of Packing
Hello my fellow wanderers! Today is the day where I reluctantly breakdown the packing situation for volunteering abroad. I say "reluctantly" because this is not a post I am making just for fun, this is a post that reflects a current task I must tackle on schedule. I have learned from Studying Abroad how to pack …
Global Volunteer- How to Prepare
Welcome back to my blog! Today I am adding on to my Global Volunteer series by sharing with you guys how to prepare for volunteering in a developing country. In my last few posts for my Volunteer page, I talked about; choosing a location, travel insurance, and travel vaccinations. Today I want to make a …
5 Reasons to Study Abroad
Welcome back to my blog! My last "lifestyle" post was about Why I Travel and I felt like majority of the post talked about my experience studying abroad. So, I decided to make a list: 5 Reasons to Study Abroad. I am including this in my lifestyle page because studying abroad is a whole different …
Visit Europe Cheap- Getting There
Welcome back to my blog! Keep reading to find out how to visit Europe cheap with my first post of this series: Getting There. When most people think of their dream vacation they are typically catapulted into a Parisian romance film playing only in their own heads. They dream of bike rides along the canals …
About Me
My Story Welcome to my blog! My name is Maddie but you all can call me Mads. I am a young twenty something trying to balance the grind of every day life with my number one passion, travel. I have spent a significant amount of time abroad and hope to spend even more. I like …