3 Important Reasons to Accept (and Embrace) Homesickness when Traveling

Written by: Mikaela Ferguson I've always found there to be this shame associated with homesickness. It starts when we're young; no one wants to be that camper, the one crying themselves to sleep because they miss the familiar comforts of home, the one judged by fellow campers or pitied by their counsellors. I, for one, …

The most exciting trips are the ones that make you nervous

Written by: Mikaela Ferguson Tonight is my last night in Canada before leaving for Europe tomorrow. As I write, I'm sitting in bed with my cat beside me for what will be the last time in the five weeks to come. Anyone who tells you they aren't at least a little anxious the night before …

Things I’m thinking as I plan this solo trip

Note: This post was written in 2017 in anticipation for my first solo backpacking trip. In exactly 31 days I'll be flying out of Canada and heading to Europe for three weeks. I would have liked for the trip to be longer, but I start work shortly after and student funds can only get you …