About Sydney

Hi there! I’m Sydney, the voice behind A World in Reach.

As a young adult with a lifelong passion for travel, I founded this blog to help other young adults wishing to experience the world while traveling on a budget.

Born and raised in Kentucky, I stepped foot outside of the United States for the first time in 2015, studying abroad for two weeks in Ireland.

While I do not regret the experience at all, I do regret how much money I spent (over $6,000 – even after scholarships!).

After that trip, I was completely addicted to travel, and I was determined to see as much of the world as possible while keeping my costs low.

Since that trip to Ireland in 2015, I have traveled abroad several times. I studied abroad three more times while in college (spending less than $6000 on those three experiences combined).

In addition to studying abroad four times, I also spent a year working as a student advisor in my university’s study abroad office. During that year, I was able to share my experience and advice with other students planning on studying abroad.

You could kind of even consider me a study abroad expert! Even though I’m no longer a student, I still devote time towards inspiring other students to study abroad, both here on my blog and in real life.

I’ve also went on several independently-planned trips with friends, and made time to explore more of my own country.

Along the way, I’ve gathered a wealth of knowledge on how to explore the world on a budget without sacrificing on comfort or experiences.

My mission for A World in Reach is to inspire and educate other young travelers so that they can do the same!

What You Can Expect from A World in Reach:

  • Detailed itineraries for destinations around the world
  • Study Abroad Guides
  • Travel Bucket Lists and Inspiration
  • Budget Travel Tips and “Affordable Luxury Travel” – AKA how to have the best experience possible without breaking the bank!
  • Travel Planning Tips and Guides
  • and so much more!

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