In 2020, my travel bucket list is long. So long, in fact, that most of you reading this won't believe I'll make it to all of them. It is my goal in 2020 to...
33 Countries to Visit in 2020 On a Budget
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My Favorite Things About Ukrainian Culture
Ukraine is a place I never, ever thought I'd go. In my Peace Corps series, I explain a bit about how I ended up in Ukraine, and that it was completely...
The 5 Best Vegan Restaurants in Kyiv
If you've been with me for a while, you know I lived in Ukraine for a short bit as a Peace Corps Volunteer. If you're new here, then welcome and feel free to...
5 Reasons NOT to Join the Peace Corps
Peace Corps service is one of the most prestigious programs available to American citizens. The application process is lengthy, the training intensive, and...
What to Know Before Your Medevac
"You're going on a medevac," were the last words I expected to hear when I started my Peace Corps journey. By the time I was placed on medevac, I'd been...
My Favorite Ukrainian Recipes with a Vegan Twist
Before I left the U.S. for Peace Corps, many people that I told about my upcoming stint in Ukraine responded with concern for how the food would taste. I...
My Peace Corps MedEvac Story
My first job out of college was as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine. However, my time there was cut extremely short due largely to safety reasons, and...
A Day in the Life of a Peace Corps Volunteer
My top pastime in the months leading up to my Peace Corps departure was reading blog posts about what Volunteers do every day. I was fascinated by each one's...
Peace Corps Packing List + Advice
I've packed up my belongings and moved multiple times. I've put four months' worth of clothes, books, makeup, you-name-it into one checked bag that weighed 48...
Hi, I'm Sarah
Welcome to my oasis! I am a writer and budding entrepreneur with a love for caffeine, capital gains, and seeing the world. If I'm not writing, you can find me reading a good book, trying out a new vegan recipe, or adding to my coffee mug collection. My goal in life? To see every country in the world. Come along for the ride!