Instagram: @lauonthego1 | Website: lauonthego.com | Lauren's IG: @lobech | remoteyear.com (referrer code: 5119038) | Creative IG: @palettesinplace | Website: lonola.tumblr.com | LoBechhhhh! My travel big sister is takin' episode numero 3 today. I honestly don't think there's anyone I've been more inspired by to start exploring the world than Lauren (side note: when I met her, I think I'd been to like 4 countries, now I'm at 24. Coincidence? I think not).  She's traveled to 32 countries on 6 continents, attended some of the craziest festivals around the world such as St. Patrick's Day in Dublin and a Half Moon Festival in Thailand, and took a break from the corporate world to freelance and globetrot. You'll learn a lot about studying abroad in Italy, networking while traveling, booking trips for festivals, writing while you travel, and you'll leave feeling inspired to take ahold of your life and live it how YOU want. Tell me after listening to this and seeing her designs that you wouldn't buy her travel journal (... you would 100% xo).  She's a kind and adventurous soul and I hope you love this episode as much as I do. Timestamps: 0:54 lauren intro + how we met 3:51 how lauren got into travel 6:36 traveling with her sister, kate (backpacking, etc.) 9:34 do i need a visa to study abroad or travel in europe? learn about the schengen zone 11:49 how much do i pack for backpacking vs. study abroad, etc.? packing for different climates + other packing hacks 13:45 lauren's study abroad experience in rome (cost, if it's worth it, + housing) 23:26 remote year program!!! traveling the world and working remotely/freelancing 44:53 communicating when you only speak english + traveling respectfully 49:28 traveling for cool festivals, events, + concerts! 56:47 how lauren plans a trip (when to book flights + day-by-day planning) 59:22 lightning round questions! the best place for first time solo travel, a favorite travel moment, + places at the top of lauren's travel list 1:05:54 lauren's country count + wrap-up xo, Lau