A lot of us share the dream of traveling around the world full-time. In reality though, we have bills to pay and we have to be able to feed ourselves. For most of us, that means a job that we can do while we’re traveling or one that involves travel for work. I spent a […]
How Global Health Jobs Offer Unique Travel Opportunities: A Woman of the Week Interview
When you hear the words “lab manager” you probably think of high school science class. You’d sometimes be right, but then again, it’s Kat’s work as lab manager and medical monitor for clinical research studies that led her to Uganda, where I got to spend a few weeks with her in Kampala last fall. Outside […]
A Peek into Peace Corps: Interview with a Peace Corps Volunteer
When you travel half way across the globe you don’t typically expect to run into people from your hometown. But I met Alexandria in Kampala, Uganda where she is serving as a Peace Corps volunteer after she’d heard my partner and I were from Indiana – our shared hometown. Small world, and getting smaller all […]
2019 in Review: My Travels & Progress Toward 2019 Resolutions
2020 is almost here, which means it’s time to reflect on my travel goals I set in January and see how I did! Last year, I set 19 goals for myself related to travel. I ended up meeting 11 of the 19. Many of these misses are due to my partner getting a job in Uganda […]
6 Internet Cafes in Kampala for Digital Nomads: Where to Find Strong Coffee & Reliable Wifi
If you’re living in Kampala or passing through while working, finding a cafe with good wifi is essential. After living in Kampala for a month I’ve found quite a few cafes for digital nomads or remote workers to recommend. Here are six of the best internet cafes in Kampala, equipped with wifi, yummy snacks, and […]
ReDo Backpackers Hostel and Pub: A Top Choice In South Korea For Sustainable Travelers
I found out about the ReDo Backpackers Hostel and Pub through Workaway when I was looking for a cool opportunity to spend a couple weeks in South Korea. When I came across Damien’s project (the founder of ReDo) I knew it was one I wanted to be involved with. This backpackers hostel is located on […]
Woman of the Week: Interview with an English Teacher
Welcome back to the Woman of the Week Series! This Week I’m bringing you an interview with a fellow Sarah, whom I met in Japan this past fall. We crossed paths at a small karaoke bar while I was on a pub tour through Osaka, her current place of work and residence. Though we didn’t […]
Why You Need To Try Workaway On Your Next Trip
This year I tried Workaway for the first time and immediately became a huge promoter of the platform. If you’re not familiar with Workaway experiences or the greater Workaway international exchange program, here’s the lowdown: you trade your skills and volunteer services for free accommodation, cultural exchange, and sometimes meals (!) with hosts from around […]
Updates, Travel Resolutions, and Where Suitcase Six is Going in 2019
Happy New Year everyone and welcome to 2019! November and December were much busier months than I anticipated (I feel like I say that every month) and Suitcase Six was quiet, but I am finally getting settled at home in Indiana. That means I’m back to writing and learning about sustainable travel with you. The […]
Slow Travel: What it Is and Why You Should Try It
Slow travel – are you familiar with it? I hadn’t heard of this concept until the past year or so when I started meeting people who worked remotely or traveled for a living. (Yes, those people do exist, making a living off of sharing their travel stories through blog, video, and the like. I can […]