Beyond the Resort Wall: The "Real" Jamaica

After hours of research choosing my first trip abroad, I heard more than my share of misguided warnings about my leading choice: the tropical island of Jamaica.

DestinationsNiki NapierJuly 12, 2016anxiety, culture, explore, hostel, instinct, Jamaica, learning, materialism, Ocho Rios, poverty, rastafari, resorts, spirituality, travel, wanderlustComment

For the Love of Traveling: Where Fears and Risks Become Soul Food

The trip was so far out of my comfort zone, there wasn't a trace of light at the end of the anxiety tunnel as my plane took off. It was the first time I listened to my gut instead of every excuse I could think of, and finally just went for it.

DestinationsNiki NapierMay 10, 2016anxiety, backpacker, career, challenge, comfort zone, depression, discomfort, dream, fear, flight, happiness, hostel, international, Jamaica, Ocho Rios, St- Anne's, travel, trip, vacation, wanderlust, writer Comments

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