Her Umbrella Premiere Issue Fall 2015
Her Umbrella is a women's digital, lifestyle magazine dedicated to creating a life outside the lines. Published quarterly during the changing of the seasons, you'll find a bohemian, free-spirited style woven throughout its pages. Every woman has an umbrella with a variety of likes, dislikes, stories and memories hidden underneath. And we're looking to uncover them. Our premiere issue features bigger contributor highlights, a variety of topics - intertwined without rhyme or reason. We've nixed the rules and forewent table of contents and the like to be a freer, more unmatched way of exploring. It's not perfect but it's an inspirational start to a dream. Enjoy!
Her Umbrella is a women's digital, lifestyle magazine dedicated to creating a life outside the lines.
Published quarterly during the changing of the seasons, you'll find a bohemian, free-spirited style woven throughout its pages. Every woman has an umbrella with a variety of likes, dislikes, stories and memories hidden underneath. And we're looking to uncover them.
Our premiere issue features bigger contributor highlights, a variety of topics - intertwined without rhyme or reason. We've nixed the rules and forewent table of contents and the like to be a freer, more unmatched way of exploring. It's not perfect but it's an inspirational start to a dream. Enjoy!
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FREE: WWOOF.org & workaway.org<br />
These are volunteer-based websites where one can<br />
work on farms or projects in exchange for food,<br />
shelter, and the lifestyle experience. WWOOF, which<br />
stands for World Wide Opportunities on Organic<br />
Farms, and Workaway both consist of all kinds of<br />
projects as well. These sites are great for those<br />
interested in getting their hands dirty while helping<br />
someone else out. It?s a mutual benefit!<br />
I spent so many hours researching opportunities<br />
from these sites. I was seeking knowledge about<br />
sustainable, eco-friendly living and I have indeed<br />
learned a lot about ways to improve my style of<br />
living. Typical experiences for me have included<br />
farming, building a house, having meals as a family,<br />
and learning about new regions first hand. Where do<br />
you want to go work? A California vineyard or an<br />
olive farm in the south of Spain? Your options are<br />
endless.<br />
*Note: There are fees to using these sites (around<br />
$100/ yr) but when you consider the money you save<br />
with free lodging and the value of new friendships<br />
with like-minded people, it?s a no brainer. These<br />
sites show you how others live and to have faith in<br />
humanity.<br />
CHEAP: HOSTELS<br />
For those of you unaware what a hostel is or for<br />
those afraid of the concept because of a stupid<br />
horror movie, let me explain the truth about hostels.<br />
This lodging option has been around for a long time<br />
and are possibly the easiest way to be sure you have<br />
shelter at a good price. Hostels.com is a reliable<br />
source for booking. You can choose according to<br />
your budget, but I always go with the cheapest<br />
option: a dorm of around 6-20 people in bunk beds.<br />
You pay anywhere from $7-50 and get a bed,<br />
shower, and place to relax.<br />
There are public bathrooms for showers (which may<br />
be the best thing ever after getting sweaty from<br />
your travels). You meet people from all over the<br />
world in your room, at the bar, or in the kitchen. I<br />
enjoy cooking my own groceries in the communal<br />
kitchen because it?s cheaper and it makes you<br />
remember what the sense of having a home feels<br />
like. Most of the hostels I choose provide a small<br />
breakfast for free, which is a big saver as well.<br />
Having a hot tea and cereal in the morning is a big<br />
part of the backpacking culture.<br />
PRETTY CHEAP: AIRBNB.COM<br />
AirBNB gives an opportunity for travelers to rent a<br />
room or an entire home/ apart in the city of their<br />
choice. This method has also taken the travel world<br />
by storm! You get to see what it feels like to live in<br />
that city first hand. I have had tiny apartments for as<br />
little as $20/ night but you can get as fancy as you<br />
wish. For instance, places like Southeast Asia have<br />
massive homes with a pool for decent prices.<br />
These homes/ apartments may be in the city, on the<br />
beach, or the middle of nowhere. It?s fun to look<br />
through all of your options and research the best<br />
place for your needs. I actually plan to rent my<br />
apartment out on this site during Mardi Gras next<br />
year. Everyone will win!<br />
Premier <strong>Issue</strong> <strong>Fall</strong> <strong>2015</strong> / <strong>Her</strong> <strong>Umbrella</strong> 57
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