Solo Travel – Bean's Dream

Crossing The Danube Into Romania On A One Lane Bridge

I clutched my passport and ticket excitedly as the driver scanned it to board a bus from Bulgaria to Romania, with a border crossing in the middle of the night. Beyond my window danced the evening life of stray cats at our first stop, a gas station. I have never seen a gas pump exceedContinueContinue reading “Crossing The Danube Into Romania On A One Lane Bridge”

A Cold Greek Shower and Treasure In A Bag Had Me Questioning It All

A piercing cold shower had me gasping for breath between lathers as I did a survival dance between droplets. I recognize a cold shower is a first world issue as shampoo clings to my hair. It is June in Greece, but feel like I have immersed myself into harbor water in Helsinki. In February. MyContinueContinue reading “A Cold Greek Shower and Treasure In A Bag Had Me Questioning It All”

Peruvians Are Loves

First 24 hours south of the Equator…Day 1, Peru. I forgot kids sell goods on the street. I forgot running water, toilets, warm showers, and safe drinking water are amenities. I forgot that some have dirt sidewalks and only torn shoes. I forgot that people with less, sometimes have so much more… I realized dirtContinueContinue reading “Peruvians Are Loves”

South Korea Took Kimchi Bravery

I could feel every eye on me as I boarded the public bus. Wishing for less attention, I discretely grabbed a hanging strap, and stood near a window. The red in my cheeks dissipated after coins clunked in the tray, guessing incorrect fare. The driver pulled from the curb. I was the only tourist onContinueContinue reading “South Korea Took Kimchi Bravery”