Remembering the Forgotten at Salaspils Memorial Ensemble and Rumbula Forest Memorial
Sitting in the back of the Uber car, as we drive further out of Riga, I wonder where we are going. My friend, Sara, wanted…
A Somber Walk Through the Riga Ghetto and Latvian Holocaust Museum
The Riga Ghetto is not a place you wanted to be in, but if you were one of the 70,000 Jews in Latvia at the…
A Brief Visit to the KGB Museum in Riga – The Corner House
When visiting Riga, Latvia, it is hard not to see the influences left by the Soviet and Nazi occupations. The reminders are in the architecture…
Exploring the Riga Central Market
Exploring the central markets gives you an insight into everyday life for Europeans. The Riga Central Market is the largest in Riga, Latvia, and a…
15 Traveling Lessons Learned from International Travel
Traveling overseas can be a stressful experience for some, but not for me. Over the years, I have been going to and from Europe and…
20 Goals for 2020
January is the time for looking back and seeing what you can change for the upcoming year — then making goals for you to strive…
50 Best RaulersonGirlsTravel Photos of 2019 (Year in Review)
My first year as a digital nomad took me to 16 new countries (23 countries total), 386 cities, 63,721 miles traveled over 343 days (air…
What is it Like to Spend the Holidays Abroad?
When I started traveling, I had no idea that I would be spending so much time overseas, especially during the holidays. People ask me what…
Paint a Brighter Future – Elephants on Parade
One of the coolest things in Chiang Mai, Thailand is the Elephants on Parade. You can find these beautifully painted elephants all around the city.…
The Ultimate List for Gifts for Photographers
As an avid photographer for more years than I can count, I love checking out the latest and greatest camera gear, especially during the holidays.…