“A ship is always safe at the shore, but that is not what it is built for.”

— Albert Einstein

Hi. I’m Courtney Anne Jackson! Welcome to Love of Lost, a travel blog created for the COM210 course.  

I’ve spent the greater part of the last 10 years traveling and teaching others about safe, sustainable, and meaningful travel. On this blog I’ll share some of the lessons that I’ve learned over the years, and provide resources for new international travelers. I’m a travel junkie! I’m happiest when I’m somewhere I’ve never been before. I’m always looking to learn more about the world and myself, and the best way I know how to do that is to get lost, i.e. Love of Lost. Love of Lost is about learning to love travel even when you’re off the beaten path, both literally and figuratively. It’s about finding your own path, and having fun along the way. I believe that life is about the journey, not the destination. Life has a lot of curves, and while we may not always know which road we’ll end up on, I believe that the unexpected can lead to something even better.

I am originally from Northern California, but have been everywhere from Italy, Costa Rica, India, and Chile to living in Washington DC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and now Idaho. When I’m not traveling I am dancing, swimming, or taking classes to build my skills. As a lifelong learner, my career goals are to continue to be an advocate for experiential learning and find creative solutions that make cross-cultural opportunities accessible to everyone.

I hope that the travel tips shared here will help you feel empowered to get lost too.

Courtney