Hi there! I’m Sylwia, pronounced “Sylvia.” I’m a data manager by day and an adventure seeker and blogger any other time.

My travel journey started in my late teens. After completing my freshman year, I packed my suitcase (yes, one suitcase!) and left Poland for a year-long journey to the United States. I initially planned on taking a year off from my English as a Second Language (ESL) studies to move abroad and work on my English-speaking skills—because how much of a foreign language can you really learn without immersing yourself in it?

Originally, I wanted to be an English teacher, but as an introvert who hates public speaking, I soon abandoned that idea. Instead, I chose to continue my education in the U.S., pursuing the more introvert-friendly field of psychology. During my undergraduate years, I participated in study abroad programs in China and England. While living in the U.K., I managed to visit half of western Europe with my new friends.

Although I currently have a full-time job that I truly enjoy, I try to escape and explore new destinations as often as I can from my home base in Indiana.

In 2021, my partner brought home a sweet little Cavapoo puppy. Becoming a dog mom transformed the way I travel. Even though Loki is a small guy, I now prefer road-tripping and RV life over flying. I am grateful that my sweet pup embraces nature as much as I do and is always up for any adventure.

And my journey continues with my pup by my side…

Initially, I was looking for a way to organize all my travel memories in one place, but then I thought, “Why keep it all to myself?”

My goal with this blog is to inspire you to travel more—with or without your pup—by sharing beautiful destinations I’ve enjoyed, along with my photos, guides, itineraries, and tips. I want to show you how to fit more travel into your life—and by “travel,” I mean anything from exploring your own backyard to venturing to faraway destinations. I love the outdoors, photography, and history, so you can expect plenty of that!

Feel free to reach out if you have any travel-related questions, if there’s anything specific you’d like me to cover in the future, or if you just want to say hello and introduce yourself to a fellow traveler. I’d love to hear from you! Leave me a comment here on the blog or email me at hello@curiouswanderess.com.

That’s a bit about me and my blog. Thank you for taking the time to stop by. Please look around—I hope you’ll find content that suits your interests. Welcome to my blog!

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