I have spent the past eight months back in Columbia, SC working at the same place I worked last year. Although I often felt like I had no life because I worked opposite hours of family and friends, it was an opportunity that I am very thankful for and allowed me to save faster than […]
Pre-Trip
Making my way to Venice
It’s 5:30am on Monday morning. After 2 hours of sleep (it’s impossible to finish packing at a decent time) I crawled out of bed for what was to be my last hot shower at home and my last good hair day. At 6:30 we were headed for Louisville’s SDF airport. Louisville Airport I arrived at […]
Packing-Challenged Anonymous
My name is Laura and I have a packing problem. Hi Laura. I am unofficially the world’s worst packer. Admitting is the first step to recovery, right? If there were a self-help group for packing-challenged peeps like me, I’d be the first to sign up. Normally, I have an urge to be overly prepared, and […]
Goodbye Columbia, Hello… Kentucky?
Yes, I’ve quit my job just to move in with my parents in Kentucky. But the good news is- it’s temporary! I’m spending a few weeks at home and taking a few weeks to visit some of my favorite people spread across the U.S, before heading out on my trip. Over the next month, I’ll […]
Sole Purpose: The reason behind it and why I run
Sole Purpose is an umbrella for charities and ideas that I am most passionate about. It is the fundraising sector of A Wandering Sole and plays a huge role in motivating me to run. Through Sole Purpose, I raise money for Education, Microlending, & Short-Term Needs, and distribute it in the countries that I visit. […]
“Is this for real?”
Welcome to Awanderingsole.com– a site geared towards travel, running, volunteering, and free-spirited adventure. My name is Laura Walker, and I am headed off for an 8 month Round-the-World (RTW) trip in March. Unlike most RTW travel blogs, I can’t really claim to have ‘dropped out of the rat race’. Yes, I quit my job(s) 2 […]