Lifestyle – Wandering Helene

How Travel or Moving Abroad Changes Us

Wandering Helene — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:32:22 +0000

There are many articles out there where people share how their life changed after travel or living abroad, discussing how their perspectives widened, they learned new skills, or gained confidence. While this article will discuss a similar topic we are going to dive into it a bit differently. I want to use this time to …

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11 Slovenian Words with Hilarious Literal English Translations

Wandering Helene — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:33:53 +0000

After living in Slovenia for a few years and stumbling through the language horribly, I can now safely share this ridiculous list of words I have been saving in the notes folder on my phone. This list is for Slovenian words that have amusing or interesting literal English translations. If you are learning Slovenian don’t …

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8 Reasons Why You Should Travel Locally and Ideas For Your Next Adventure

Wandering Helene — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:20:45 +0000

Looking for a way to travel more in 2021 while supporting your local community? Look no further. This article will discuss 8 reasons why it is better to travel locally (they are difficult to argue with!) and give you 6 suggestions and ideas to help inspire your next local adventure. Listen to an episode of …

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Why Supporting Local Tourism is More Important Than Ever Before

Wandering Helene — Wed, 06 May 2020 13:29:08 +0000

I have been avoiding writing about this topic explicitly, but it would be insincere to not address the pandemic in the room. I believe that as a travel writer that I have a responsibility to share not only the best travel tips and destinations but to inform my readers about current policies, trends, or world …

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Living with Nationalized Healthcare as an American

Wandering Helene — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:11:12 +0000

Writing this article was very difficult and it isn’t possible to share all of my ideas on the topic but I felt it was important to at least begin the discussion. While I tend to use this site as a place to talk about travel, I am also an immigrant, so my experiences and perspectives …

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17 Sustainability Tips that Save You Money for More Travel

Wandering Helene — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 12:50:37 +0000

With everyone shoving new eco-friendly and green products in your face it just feels like they cost you more money. I want to share 17 sustainability tips that will save you money. Saving money is great for many reasons, but for the wanderlust, it means more travel! If you are new to sustainability and the …

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How to Travel More Sustainably in 2020

Wandering Helene — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 13:31:14 +0000

Travel is a massively growing industry which is amazing because travel becomes more accessible but it also can negatively impact the environment. I want to share some tips on how to travel more sustainably. Sustainable travel is travel that is mindful of the social, economic, and of course, environmental impacts and reducing negative influences. There …

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I’m a Traverse Creator Award Nominee!

Wandering Helene — Wed, 15 May 2019 13:52:10 +0000

I never thought I would write these words. I am an award nominee. Me?! And better yet, I am one for photography. I’ve written before about my passion for photography and to be nominated feels like a dream. To see my name next to the other nominees is definitely a good feeling, and certainly helps …

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The Why I Never Wrote About London Post: My Immigration Story

Wandering Helene — Wed, 08 May 2019 12:14:22 +0000

This has not been an easy post to write, but I think it is important to share stories. So many times I go back and forth thinking that my story isn’t worth telling because I still have so many opportunities given to me based on where I was born and what I look like, but …

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Learning How to Make Potica and other Slovenian Easter Traditions

Wandering Helene — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 15:43:56 +0000

One of my favorite parts of traveling and living abroad is learning about new holiday traditions. Whether it is new traditions for familiar holidays or entirely new holidays! Easter traditions in Slovenia are vibrant and some have become iconic to the country. I wanted to share my personal experiences over the holiday weekend and pair …

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