Hi, I'm Steph...
and I'm so glad you've joined me on The Upbeat Path!
I'm an American girl obsessed with seeing the world. Taking in the sights, absorbing as much as I can, and finding the time to try and share my experiences with all of you.
Like many others, after receiving my college degree I felt uninspired by the linear path life tends to set us on. I always knew I wanted to see the world, but it felt so unattainable...
...Until 2015, when I took a backpacking trip to Southeast Asia. Since then, I've been on countless buses, planes, cars, trains, and even helicopters all over the world.
I guess you could say it was an Upbeat Path from there!
No, travel isn’t always as effortless or glamorous as some Instagram feeds may lead you to believe. However, in my eyes, the joy and mental presence that comes from experiencing a unique corner of the world for the first - second, or tenth! - time is 100% worth all the bumps in the road that come along with it.
My hope is that by sharing my adventures around the world, I am helping you become a bit more prepared for the next journey you take or more aware of the beautiful world in which we all inhabit together!