by Sarah | Mar 3, 2019 | Destinations
All travel is meaningful travel. Whether you’re on a business trip, traveling for relaxation, or on an epic adventure – something inside you shifts when you’re exposed to a new place, ideals, and mindsets. That said, some trips mold our thinking more than others. Read...
by Sarah | Feb 19, 2019 | Travel Tips
As avid world travelers, we are always looking to learn about the local culture of our destinations and expand our knowledge. Whether you’re on a group tour, traveling in style, or backpacking on your own – try to carve out some time to experience the local culture....
by Sarah | Jan 25, 2019 | Destinations
Day OneIf you’re like me, you enjoy starting off a city break with a good food tour. It helps you learn the lay of a city, try some delicious food, and get a sense for what you want to try more of while you’re in town. So start off day one on Taipei Eats’ Xinyi...
by Sarah | Jan 25, 2019 | Travel Tips
PackpointFor those of us who need a little assistance when it comes to packing, Packpoint helps you create a packing list and will even check the weather for you!iOS | Android GrabGrab app helps you navigate restaurant options at different airports, browse menus ahead...
by Sarah | Jan 25, 2019 | Travel Tips
Is traveling better than an MBA? One of the most common reasons people pursue an MBA is to become leaders. What does it mean to be a “leader” anyway? You need to have vision and see things others don’t see yet. You need to make tough decisions. And you need to inspire...
by Sarah | Jan 24, 2019 | Travel Tips
I hope you enjoyed reading part 1 on the first two life lessons learned through travel. Here are three more for you to ponder. Our worldviews are highly shaped by our immediate surroundingsOk, this sounds obvious. But I never realized HOW differently where...
by Sarah | Jan 24, 2019 | Travel Tips
If you’ve been checking out our site, you know how much we value travel as a form of education, so naturally I thought it right to share some life lessons learned through travel. I outline five life changing lessons I’ve been lucky enough to receive and...
by Sarah | Jan 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Hi there! I’m Sarah Groen, founder of The Traveler’s PhD. I’m SO excited you’re visiting our site! A few months ago, my mom handed me an “autobiography” I wrote when I was 6. I was shocked to read that I had literally become the person I wrote...