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Hi, I'm Christy Woodrow! In 2010, I created Ordinary Traveler to chronicle my travels and share my love of photography. Over the past 11 years, this site has grown tremendously and is now one of the top travel and lifestyle blogs -- offering useful travel advice and vacation ideas.
Not everyone wants to quit their job and sell all their possessions to travel. People who want a family, a home, and an adventurous life are the “ordinary” people I strive to connect with and inspire. My goal is to help others find a balance between a healthy home life and wanderlust.