I haven't written on this blog in a while and have been contemplating getting back into it. But I am so curious to know if anyone still reads blogs? I feel like short form content like Tik Tok and Instagram have people glued to their phones now. And no one is interested in in reading blogs anymore. If you run across this post, can you comment what your thoughts are on this … [Read more...]
Traveling to Mexico City!
It has been a long time since I made a post on my travel blog! Hope those of you still searching for the content her find it useful. I wanted to share my recent trip to #CDMX. I had a really great trip, and all the videos can be found on YouTube. But I wanted to post them here as well. As far as an update let's see.: That is pretty much the update. Oh! And I am still … [Read more...]
MailChimp the next Netflix?
Did you know mailchimp creates video content like doc-series and short stories? Yes! I had no idea either! I've been creating online content since 2011. The first and only company I've used for my newsletters are MailChimp. Now as I am in this season of revamping the blog I've been reading through their resources. That's when I stumbled upon all of the shows. I think my … [Read more...]
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Program(EMJMD)
Have you heard of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Program? If you checked out my last update (you can read it here: https://travelingnatural.com/a-travelingnatural-update/), you know that I applied to graduate school last year. I don't think I've ever mentioned this on the blog, but I completed a Master's in Women's Health back in 2011. It was one of the worst and best … [Read more...]
A TravelingNatural Update
Hello friends, it's me. Yes, I am back for my yearly TravelingNatural update post! LOL, I am joking. 2020 was rough, and I know I am not the only one glad it is over. Little did we know that 2021 would be a part 2. Today I want to write an update on where I've been and the future of this site. 2020 - Perspective Did I already say it was rough? Of … [Read more...]
I Did The Chloe Ting 2 Week Shred Challenge
During quarantine, I decided to up my fitness game. I was in the midst of a 21 Day Challenge from IG fitness guru Angoswede and wanting to lower my body fat percentage. I was doing well up until the middle of July. In January I was 172lbs which is the heaviest, I've ever been. By the end of the challenge the weight went down to 158 and by July down to 154. But my Birthday came … [Read more...]
Cold Process Soap Making
Cold Process soap making is a hobby that I've recently dived into during quarantine. I love using bar soap and have dreamt about retiring and making deliciously smelling soap in the South of France. You're probably wondering why? Well let me explain. Years ago when I was taking graduate classes in Spain we went on a weekend trip to Biarritz, France. It's a cute little … [Read more...]
How To Become A Diplomat
I recently published a video on the five ways to consider if you want to be come a diplomat, also known as, a Foreign Service Officer, in the United States. The Five Paths Discussed Are: United States Department of StateUnited States Agency of International DevelopmentUnited States Department of AgricultureThe Rangel FellowshipThe Pickering Fellowship … [Read more...]
Living Your Best Life
Hey beautiful people. I recently made a life update video on my YouTube channel about life changes. Feel free to check it out if you haven't already. Let me know what new topics you would like to see on this space. Also, are any of you Soap Makers? If so, please let me know in the comments. … [Read more...]
The End of This Blog?
We need to talk... I started this site back in 2011 to document my moved to South Korea. Now, here we are, almost ten years later and the world (and myself) has changed so much. Since domain name maintenance and hosting isn't cheap, I've been pondering lately if it is time to shut this site down? I have created a survey to gain some much needed feedback … [Read more...]