Thinking about a solo trip? If so, I completely encourage it. Getting on that one-way flight to Bangkok, Thailand back in 2009 was the best thing I’d ever experienced at the time. I went on to journey around most of Southeast Asia, strolling around new cities alone, going on long bus rides, and meeting people who went on to become lifelong friends. Solo travel is an incredible way to learn about yourself, see the

If you have goals or dreams, big or small, this post is for you. I put together this collection quotes about goal setting when considering how a flâneur might approach the theme of goals. Since a flâneur is a purposely aimless stroller, the idea of goals at first pass seems antithetical to the philosophy. Feel free to dive in, explore, and see which quotes resonate with you most. Quotes About Goal Setting Go as

Never explore the unknown if you want life to stay predictable and monotonous. Never explore the unknown if you’re happy living within clearly defined boundaries. Do explore the unknown if you’re ready to grow as a person, to explore new ways of living, and to seek out what’s calling you. We’re conditioned from childhood to be afraid of what we don’t know, to stick to what’s safe and familiar. The world is a dangerous

Resilience. It’s a compelling word, and it’s a quality we should all strive to embody. Thanks to Nassim Taleb’s perspectives, among others, I’ve come to realize that resilience is about being adaptable, flexible, and growing stronger even as life sends you on a detour. I put together this curated collection of quotes about resilience to act as inspiration, affirmations or reminders of that fact — even when the path ahead is unknown. May they