I’m doing it! I’m halfway through my round-the-world trip, maybe just a little more, and so far I’m surviving. Sometimes I’m even thriving! Sometimes not so much. I left on May 13 and I’m writing and posting this sometime in late August/early September. (I’m was zipping through Russia on a train, on the longest […]
Woman of the Week: Jess
I had the pleasure of being connected to our Woman of the Week: Jess through one of the Suitcase Six ladies who met this entrepreneur through her Remote Year adventure. Of course, I was eager to interview Jess and thrilled that she agreed. She’s recently started her own business that allows her to work remotely, […]
Woman of the Week: Greta
Since I started this Woman of the Week series, I’ve learned from so many traveling women who hold amazing jobs that allow (or cause) them to travel. When I saw Greta share a bit about her work online I immediately asked if she’d let me interview her. It’s probably the coolest job I’ve ever heard of someone doing! […]
Woman of the Week: Lilly
Hey there wanderers – I’m back with our latest Woman of the Week: Lilly! We met a few weeks ago in Scotland through my sister, Emily. (They met in college at Indiana University through another friend, Emma, who also joined us). When I talked to her, hiking up Arthur’s Seat for views over Edinburgh, she had just finished a few […]
Woman of the Week: Stef
Hello travelers! I’m so excited to introduce you to our latest Woman of the Week: Stef! We met through a Facebook travel group and have kept in touch over the months, and after talking to her for a bit I realized I HAD to interview her. Stef is a strong, badass woman working remotely for a remote business that helps empower […]
“How Travel Changed My Career” – 7 Stories of Women Working and Wandering
In May, I officially took the plunge and left for a round-the-world trip. I converted my full-time role to a part-time remote gig. I joined the group of “digital nomads” as they say. But as I reflected on how I ended up here, I realized my path was probably difficult to replicate. I’ve had a […]
Round the World in 180(ish) Days – Thoughts at the Start
Hello to any friends, family, and other travelers who might have found their way onto my blog! Thanks for checking out Suitcase Six and tuning in to my adventures. I’m a week and some days into my round-the-world (RTW) trip and I thought it would be a good idea to tell you all my plans […]
Woman of the Week: Holly
Meet our latest WOW: Holly, a British native who has found her way to Asia where she now works, lives, and travels. I’m excited for you all to read her story as there was so much I related to in her answers! From the challenges and rewards of traveling as an introvert, the reality that awkward situations won’t actually […]
Woman of the Week: Becca
I’m super excited to introduce you to Becca, our newest Woman of the Week. I’ve known Becca since late middle-school when we met through church. She was actually part of my first international trip (without my family)! We traveled to Jamaica together with our youth group for a week. Looking back, it was definitely something […]
Woman of the Week: Latifah
As you’ll see in the photos, our Woman of the Week Latifah has been to some incredible places over the years. How has she managed it? A combination of her global upbringing and her clever career pursuits. I’ll let her tell you all about it in this week’s interview. If you’re wanting to learn more after reading, check out Latifah’s travel […]