Stories from Outside the Comfort Zone
Jess Outdoors is 1) a collection of personal essays meant to document life lived beyond the comfort zone and 2) a passionate attempt to foster an appreciation for ourselves, others & our planet. Thank you for joining me on this journey!
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The Making of a Free Woman
At that moment I felt whole. I felt like I was fulfilling my every potential as a human. Over the last eight days, I maxed out my body, my mind, my social skills, my problem-solving skills, my sorrow, and my self-love in the most healthy way— fully present and one step at a time.
Iceland Winter 10-Day Travel Guide
Iceland Kicked Our Butts (It was worth it.) Traveling in Iceland without a tour can be as tricky as it is rewarding, but it is worth the extra preparation. Traveling on your own will save you money and cultivate a unique experience full of adventure! When my partner and I decided to go to Iceland,…
15 Lessons Learned as a Solo Woman Traveler
Solo backpacking as a young woman is not all the sunshine and butterflies Instagram might suggest. It has been a challenging, tiring, frustrating, and sometimes scary experience, parts of which I feel obligated to share. Of course, traveling is a treasure that I will never regret despite its discomfort. For example, I am writing this…
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