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By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:29:58 +0000

Hi Olivia!

I just discovered your blog while perusing the internet for information about Costa Rica. I really enjoy reading it and am intrigued by all the commonalities we have.

I am a twenty-something from “the other Portland,” powered by tofu, a compulsive list-maker, and have recently been bit by the travel bug. After spending 10 glorious days in Costa Rica last month, it’s all I can think about. I really envy your decision to take a year-long trip around the world and hope that I can do something like that one day, too. I’m sure you’re right that “the hardest part is just deciding to do it!”

I really look forward to reading your archives about the trip, and seeing how you’re transitioning now that you’re back.

I included a link to my blog, but it’s been inactive for a long time.

Thanks for a great resource!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:12:16 +0000

I just found your blog and LOVE it!! I look forward to reading more!!

By: Marlies

Marlies — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:21:07 +0000

Hey Olivia! I wanted to say thank you for inspiring me! I have started my own list now :)
Keep up the good work!!

By: Michela

Michela — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:22:20 +0000

Like your blog! keep it and let’s share our travelling experience!

By: Wu

Wu — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 13:15:30 +0000

Love the blog! keep it up!

By: poweredbytofu

poweredbytofu — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:56:24 +0000

@megan Thanks, I have a blog post in the works in answer to your question! The short answer is saving like crazy, living on the cheap, and then traveling on the cheap. :)

By: megan v

megan v — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:13:34 +0000

How Amazing! My biggest question is (as what you did is my DREAM!!!!) how can one reasonably be able to afford to do this? What’s the secret?

By: Caren

Caren — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:25:48 +0000

I just found your blog, after reading the NYT article about women traveling solo. What an inspiration. Just wondering since you seem so motivated… what ever stops or slows you? How do you maintain a healthy esteem to do so many things?

By: Jess

Jess — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:26:37 +0000

Hi fellow wanderluster! I read your remark to the NYT piece on solo women travelers – good thoughts all around. I checked out your blog as well. Coming from Boston you SHOULD definitely visit New England in the fall. I’m a west coaster my self, but it’s quite different out here. Also, your garden would be great friends with my roommates garden. Check out her blog! http://www.seedsandstring.com/
I’ll yell hello in your direction when i’m home in OR this summer!

By: Veronica

Veronica — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:51:41 +0000

Hi, I LOVE your blog :) I’m also having a quarter life crisis and about to embark on my 7 months trip around the world and found ur articles really helpful. Thanks!