My name is Liz and I am gearing up for my 2nd trip to Western Europe as a 29-year old Au Pair.

I have figured out some of the magic of traveling on a budget in one quick 3-month excursion. Bigger than money management however, I’ve discovered how to be more honest and direct with myself and others.

I hope to give some insight on the importance of loving yourself in order to successfully navigate your travels and life. If you aren’t planning any voyages in the near future, but would like to, I hope to help you discover just how little cash you need to pick up and GO.

Oh yeah, “without a pillow.” I slept on a really lousy bed for 11 months a few years ago — more on this later. Pillows were an option, but I chose not to use one (because I preferred not to have any…. I know, I’m a weirdo lol). When I left home this past fall, I brought only my travel pillow, and only for sleeping sitting up; despite the plethora of couches, that tiny pillow was more than enough.