“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
“I think that when you are traveling long term, it is just impossible to keep up that enthusiasm and adrenaline that you might have on a shorter trip. Day to day living can get you down no matter where you are.”— Stephanie Yoder, amazon.com
“Don't worry about manners if you are genuinely feeling unsafe. Women in particular are conditioned to always be polite, even when we feel uncomfortable. Predators know this, and they take advantage of your good nature. But safety always trumps manners. Don't be bullied into giving out information or…”— Stephanie Yoder, amazon.com
“When I made the commitment to go travel, I knew I was making a decision to go it alone. 'Isn't there someone who wants to go with you?' my mom would ask pleadingly, 'one of your friends maybe?' No Mom, nobody I know is crazy enough to take a year away from their careers and backpack around the world…”— 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
“The truth is solo travel isn’t just something you do when you can’t find anyone else to come along. It’s an incredibly rewarding and enlightening experience in its own right. You will learn about resources you never knew you had, and discover amazing things. You may even make some big life decisions…”— Stephanie Yoder, thoughtcatalog.com
“When you’re traveling, put a bar of soap in with the dirty laundry sitting in your suitcase to keep everything smelling clean.”— Maya Kachroo-Levine, thoughtcatalog.com