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13 Ways to Stay Safe Abroad

March 8, 2020March 4, 2020 / Voyagers' Pen / Leave a comment

Safety. For many travelers it is at the forefront of the mind. Whether you travel alone or with friends, safety should be approached with dedication and your eyes wide open. So, what are some of the things we can do as travelers to remain safe when abroad? Political Unrest/War/Sickness Pandemic.         - … Continue reading 13 Ways to Stay Safe Abroad

10 Unexpected Must-Haves for Travel

March 1, 2020March 1, 2020 / Voyagers' Pen / Leave a comment

Everyone has a tried and true packing list. Some items may change based on the destination or climate, but there are basics that exist on every packing list. We have a few unexpected items we do not leave home without, regardless of the space or destination. They may surprise you! Travel-size flat iron - Not … Continue reading 10 Unexpected Must-Haves for Travel

Killing the Darlings: Editing Dilemmas

February 23, 2020February 22, 2020 / Voyagers' Pen / Leave a comment

"In writing, you must kill all your darlings." ~ William Faulkner  Ok, so Faulkner wasn't the only one to have said this. In so many wordings, several writers over the centuries have expressed this piece of dreaded advice. Why do we view it as "dreaded advice"? Because we know it is true and must be … Continue reading Killing the Darlings: Editing Dilemmas

Details, Details, Details : Character Profiles

February 16, 2020 / Voyagers' Pen / 1 Comment

As writers we spend a lot of time inside the dark confines of our minds. We often take from the world and people around us to build tangible and realistic story elements. Our characters can often embody people we know well, which can get a little awkward. So, how do we create characters who are … Continue reading Details, Details, Details : Character Profiles

Fortress of Solitude: The Writer’s Sanctuary

February 10, 2020February 10, 2020 / Voyagers' Pen / Leave a comment

Creating a space in which to write is crucial for us all, but it looks different for everyone. Whether you enjoy a truly solitary space without distractions or flourish within the chaos of busy bodies around you, creating a space that will inspire and feed your creativity is the key here. So, how do you … Continue reading Fortress of Solitude: The Writer’s Sanctuary

Highlight Trip: The Long Weekend

January 12, 2020 / Voyagers' Pen / Leave a comment

Many people only have a week or two of vacation allowed with their jobs or school for a whole year. Sometimes we are also limited by finances and a lengthy stay just isn't in the cards. So, what do you do when your vagabond feet are itching? You could skip the trip and save it … Continue reading Highlight Trip: The Long Weekend

Cold Weather Blues: Destinations – St. Thomas USVI

January 5, 2020 / Voyagers' Pen / Leave a comment

Growing up in Southern California I spent so much of my childhood at the beach. Being a redhead, I spent it slathered in sunscreen every couple hours, under the umbrella, fighting my mom about wearing a hat when none of my siblings were forced to, and playing in the surf. I love to swim, body surf, … Continue reading Cold Weather Blues: Destinations – St. Thomas USVI

Cold Weather Blues: Destinations – Puerto Rico

December 29, 2019December 29, 2019 / Voyagers' Pen / Leave a comment

If you live where the wind hurts your face 4 or more months out of the year, cold destinations are not always on your must-see list during those months. Being a born and raised California girl, I do love my warm sand between my toes and the salty ocean breeze on my skin. I do … Continue reading Cold Weather Blues: Destinations – Puerto Rico

Tropes: They aren’t bad!

December 8, 2019December 8, 2019 / Voyagers' Pen / Leave a comment

trope /trōp/ noun trope; plural noun: tropes a figurative or metaphorical use of a word or expression. a significant or recurrent theme; a motif. As writers we often try to shy away from things that may be seen as trope or even as cliches. They feel predictable and commonplace and as creatives we aim to … Continue reading Tropes: They aren’t bad!

Travel XL: A Curvy/Plus-Size Guide

December 1, 2019 / Voyagers' Pen / Leave a comment

When you are curvy, plus-sized, thick or whatever you consider yourself to be, travel when you are larger than what is deemed "straight-sized" or "standard-sized" carries its own set of guidelines. I'm not talking about the unspoken "rules" that we seem to adopt when navigating the world. You know the ones I mean, take up … Continue reading Travel XL: A Curvy/Plus-Size Guide

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We’re two writers who took on the Emerald Isle and Caledonia. Some months later, we marched the cobblestone pavements of Boston and Salem. Katie, then, ventured solo to London! After a year off, we are brainstorming the next endeavor for the new decade. The Voyagers assure you every little tidbit is on here! It’s just that there’s still a bit of a tech learning curve.

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As writers, we are also readers. Readers of everything we can get our hands on. From historical fiction to creative non-fiction, we find inhalation at every turn. After graduating from The Ohio State University, both of us with a B.A. in English & Creative Writing, we were looking for our next great escapade. With our wanderlust natures, it’s instinctive that all our readings instill a strong desire to visit the places we touched only in our reader minds. And thus, our little blog of documenting adventures has been born! Join us on our next big adventure as we drift towards uncharted territory!

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