Today on the podcast I'm joined by Laura Mellone, creator and author of the travel blog Blue Eyed Compass. . Laura first started traveling when she did a study abroad in Rome while she was in college. After seeing some amazing sites and trying some delicious foods, she got bit by the travel bug. Since then she found ways to go out and see more of the world. . Along the way, Laura has taken risks in pursuit of her passion for travel. One of which, despite the pushback that she faced from friends and family, was booking a one-way ticket to move from her small town in Pennsylvania to start anew in San Diego. Which is where she now lives happily! . In this episode, Laura tells us about some of her travels thus far. She shares her experiences with interacting with other cultures, and the highlights and challenges that she's faced. We also discuss breaking away from what is considered "normal". Why you should do what feels right to you and not someone else. And how to push past your fears and doubts to pursue what you want to pursue. . Connect with Laura Website: https://blueeyedcompass.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueeyedcompass/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/blueeyedcompass/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueeyedcompass/ . Thank you for listening! Don't forget to follow All-Around Adventure on these social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaroundadventure/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllAroundAdventure/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllAroundAdvent/ . And until next time; be safe, happy travels, and always move forward!