“There's not really any difference between you and me. I'm not rich, nor am I exceptionally brave (I'm afraid to order pizza on the phone). I'm not crazy. I'm not even that impulsive. I just saw something I wanted more than anything else, so I went after it.”— Stephanie Yoder, amazon.com
“I think that in the United States we have a very myopic view of work and leisure. Unlike other cultures where gap years are common (see: the UK and Australia), in the US we are taught from an early age that we need to focus almost exclusively on our education and career. Travel is a luxury that many…”— Stephanie Yoder, amazon.com
“While your twenties are tough and emotionally exhausting, they are also pretty intense, fun and awesome. That's the reason I'm so keen on people traveling in their twenties. It's such an intense time, when you learn so much about yourself, and travel just accelerates the process.”— Stephanie Yoder, amazon.com
“Now, in my late twenties I'm a bit more circumspect. Every year so far has felt like a lifetime: an individual universe of life lessons, future defining decisions and self-contemplation. There's been a lot of fun parts and a lot of intense parts but the takeaway is that man, being in my twenties is…”— Stephanie Yoder, amazon.com
“Some people will tell you to wait to travel until after you are established. Wait until you are making more money. Wait until you are retired. But just when is that perfect time actually going to arrive? Chances are that never again in your life will you have the resources, lack of commitments, ener…”— Stephanie Yoder, amazon.com