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Ordinary Traveler is an award-winning adventure travel and lifestyle blog, written by Christy Woodrow and Scott Calafiore. In 2009, we created Ordinary Traveler to chronicle our travels and share our love of photography. Over the past 10 years, Ordinary Traveler has grown tremendously and it’s now one of the top travel blogs, offering useful travel advice and tips on balancing a home life with extreme wanderlust.

 

Why did we name our site Ordinary Traveler?

When we started our blog in 2009, many of the popular travel blogs were written by permanent, or soon-to-be permanent, nomads. They got a lot of press, which gave the impression that this was the preferred way to travel.

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 we strive to connect with and inspire. That’s the idea behind the name Ordinary Traveler.

Christy is now a full-time travel photographer and professional blogger and Scott works for a small software company in San Diego. Christy and Scott both practice meditation and breathwork and help lead others with this healing work while they are home in San Diego.

 

During an extended stay in Southeast Asia, we realized we love our home base in coastal San Diego too much to be permanent nomads, so we are learning how to juggle living a “normal” life at home and exploring the world. (Please see our Work With Us page if you are looking for partnership opportunities.)

 

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How can this site help you?

Ordinary Traveler’s focus is to provide trip ideas for people with limited vacation time and to introduce off-the-beaten-path destinations that you may not find on other travel blogs.

 

About Us - Christy and Scott. Founders of Ordinary Traveler

On the internet, every day, we are flooded with the truly extraordinary. We are conditioned to believe that “exceptional” is the new normal, which can leave people feeling pretty insecure.

The truth is, you don’t need to be born with extreme talent to do what you love. Don’t let the fear that you are not talented enough stop you from fulfilling your dreams. The trick to living the life of your dreams is dedication and hard work.

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Our Travels

We love immersing ourselves in nature, so most of our trips are highly active — including hiking, kayaking, surfing, and any other adventurous activity we can find. We’re not fearless, but we like to live by the motto: “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” Rather than letting our fears hold us back, we try to force ourselves to do the things that scare us the most — like skydiving, scuba diving, and living an unconventional life.

 

Best of the Blog

 

Travel Advice

My 25 Best Travel Tips After 10 Years of Traveling the World

How to Take Great Travel Photos as a Solo Traveler

Tips for Keeping Your Valuables Safe While Traveling

10 Tips on How to Save for Travel

The Best Travel Cameras

A Travel Photographer’s Camera Kit

Checklist for Overseas Travel

Eight Ways to Wear a Sarong

How to Build a Successful Travel Blog

10 Genius Camping Hacks & Tips Every Camper Should Know

How to Survive a Long-Haul Flight

Road Trip Essentials: What to Pack on a Road Trip

Escape the Crowds: 10 Places to Visit in Europe in Summer

8 Travel Apps That Will Save You a Fortune

 

Most Inspiring Posts

The Secret to Living the Life of Your Dreams

10 Best Careers for Travelers

5 Reasons NOT to Quit Your Job to Travel

I See the Light in You

How I Travel the World for a Living

Molokai: It’s All About the Love

First Impressions of Lana’i

 

Solo Female Travel

Travel Tips for the Solo Female Adventurer

10 Safe Destinations for Solo Female Travelers

7 Things I’ve Learned from Traveling Solo

The Beauty of Traveling Solo

Being in a Relationship Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Travel Solo

Keeping in Touch With Your Significant Other While Traveling

Why Wales is a Perfect Destination for Solo Travelers

Solo in Bologna

 

Great Stories

My Day with Puffins in Elliston, Newfoundland

Is Molokai the Real Hawaii?

Unforgettable Bonaire

A Day With Wild Grizzly Bears in Glendale Cove, British Columbia

Orcas Versus Gray Whales: Our Once in a Lifetime Whale Watching Experience

See a Glacier – Limited Time Only!

Is it Worth Visiting Israel if You’re Not Religious?

Surrounded by Whales in Stephens Passage, Alaska

First Impressions of Nepal

Boat Ride from Hell – Chitwan, Nepal

St. Cirq Lapopie: The Most Beautiful Village in France?

An Afternoon in Marcilhac sur Cele, France

In Search of the “Blue Lagoon” – Vang Vieng, Laos

 

Packing Tips

Carry-On Packing Guide

Packing Tips for World Travelers

How to Stay Stylish While Traveling

Packing List for Europe

Havasu Falls Travel Tips

California Channel Islands Packing Tips

Packing List for Alaska

Packing List for Norway

What to Pack for a Winter Trip to Canada

 

Travel Guides & Destination Tips

Insider’s Guide to Travel in the Cook Islands

How to Travel in Norway on a Budget

9 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Venice, Italy

Essential Travel Tips for North Vancouver Island

How to Plan a Trip to Scotland’s Hebrides

Cinque Terre Travel Tips

Havasu Falls Travel Tips

The Ultimate Guide to Portland in a Weekend

Prep, Pack & Plan: Your Guide to Cabo, Mexico

Top 10 Things To Do in Trinidad & Tobago

Top Travel Tips for Italy

Top 10 Things to Do in Aruba

Mauritius Travel Tips

Must-Visit Beer Pubs in Brussels

Koh Phangan: It’s More Than Just a Party Island

Yellowstone National Park Camping Tips

Island Hopping Guide to West Sweden

10 Things to See & Do on California’s Central Coast

Your Guide to the Florida Keys

Tips for Taking a Road Trip in the USA

Central California Coast Travel Guide

A California Hwy 1 Itinerary for Wine & Beer Enthusiasts

48 Hours in San Diego

The Ultimate Guide to Maui on a Budget

How to Take a Road Trip in Australia

5 Restaurants to Try in San Juan, Puerto Rico

 

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-Christy & Scott

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Christy&Scott
Welcome to our adventure travel blog! We are Christy and Scott and we've been traveling the world together since 2006. Our goal is to inspire others to live an adventurous life, as well as provide trip ideas and helpful travel tips for people with limited vacation time.
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