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One-Year Travel Anniversary

July 31, 2018August 7, 2018by Workday WanderlustLeave a Comment on One-Year Travel Anniversary
One-Year Travel Anniversary

July marks the one-year anniversary of quitting my desk job and launching out into the great unknown. And what a year it has been! Since my return from Africa earlier this month, many people ask, "what's next?" Here's a quick video update on where I am now and what I'm up to for the next [...]

Adventure, Inspiration, Nature, Road Trips, Travel

Solo Road Trip across America

November 13, 2017September 10, 2018by Workday Wanderlust3 Comments on Solo Road Trip across America
Solo Road Trip across America

12,575 miles, 53 days, 31 states, and 1 little Subaru — what a great way to see and celebrate Fall in America! Last week, I made it back home to Austin, Texas, after spending the better parts of September and October on the road by myself. I loved the adventure—the open road, the changing of the [...]

Adventure, Cities, Inspiration, Nature, Road Trips, Travel

The First 100 Days

October 25, 2017by Workday Wanderlust2 Comments on The First 100 Days
The First 100 Days

Today marks 100 days since I quit my job to travel full time! Even though it's only been a few short months, it feels like an entire lifetime by since I was stuck in the 8-5 grind, trying to decide how to make a bold move in life. And now, I wake up every day [...]

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Hi, friends! I'm Julie—a photographer from Texas who quit her desk job to travel the world for a year! (Wait, just a year!?) Follow along with my journey as I share stories and photos from around the globe.

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"Egypt is full of dreams, mysteries, memories." - "Egypt is full of dreams, mysteries, memories." - Janet Erskine Stuart

Such a unique and mystical country! Around every corner is a glimpse of something ancient, something thought-provoking. Even this glimpse of the pyramid through the market stall conjures up visions of Cleopatra and ancient chariot races. Absolutely surreal.

#egypt #egyptian #pyramidsofgiza #pyramids #cairo #ancientegypt #mystery #chariot #everydayegypt #shopping #souvenir #egyptians #travel #wander #explore #wanderlust #jkcopenhaverphoto
"I love shopping. There is a little bit of magic f "I love shopping. There is a little bit of magic found in buying something new." - Rebecca Bloom 

Magic indeed! This beautiful bazaar in Cairo was a feast for the senses. It was fun to tuck away down a long corridor and watch the world pass by through light and shadows. 

#egypt #magical #shopping #cairo #bazaar #middleeasttravel #muslimfashion #lightandshadow #lanterns #travel #wander #wanderlust #explore #egyptian #traveltheworld #travelgram
"A beautiful thing is never perfect." – Egyptian "A beautiful thing is never perfect." – Egyptian proverb 

This train! Absolutely stunning. It was just sitting there rugged and beautiful, tucked behind a desolate little depot in Wadi Rum. I always like to imagine things in their heyday ... who was traveling through the Jordan desert on this emerald gem? Was it used in the time of Lawrence of Arabia? So many questions and wild visions of middle eastern grandeur!

#i❤️jordan🇯🇴 #wadirum #desertvibes #train #traincar #green #orange #sand #oldtrain #traveltheworld #explore #wanderlust #trainstagram #boxcar #desertlife #middleeasttravel #lawrenceofarabia #jkcopenhaverphoto
"Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of "Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand." - Neil Armstrong 

Absolutely amazing to see the Sphinx and Great Pyramids! Their size and beauty and HISTORY ... it truly leaves one speechless. To imagine all the time periods that have passed in front of these fixtures as they stay grounded and watchful in Egypt. Truly astonishing to see and touch the last remaining original Wonder of the World. 

#pyramidsofgiza #egypt #sphinx #greatsphinx #giza #gizapyramids #wonderoftheworld #travel #wander #explore #wanderlust #cairo #history
"Travel … the best way to be lost… and found… at the same time." – Brenna Smith 

Ahhh, Wadi Rum! There's something so simple, serene and absolutely epic about this place. Riding in the back of a pickup truck, snapping photos as we rolled along the grains … I fell in love with this special place in Jordan.

#jordan #wadirum #desertvibes #sand #tracks #vast #desert #orange #landscape #travelgram #wandertheworld #jkcopenhaverphoto
"Courage starts with showing up and letting oursel "Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen." —Brené Brown

In honor of Women's History Month, a few beautiful portraits I've been blessed and allowed to capture across the globe. From Jordan to Cuba, Africa and Italy - each one of these women represents you and me. Grace and courage, determination and sacrifice, care and kindness ... and a smile and sparkle that conceals so much. Warriors on our best days and butterflies on our worst - the world is a brighter and kinder place with each and every woman in it. 

#strength #beauty #courage #womensmonth #womensday #women #portraits #womenshistorymonth #portraitphotography #cuba #havana #jordan #petra #italy #naples #africa #kenya #womenwarriors
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! L "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined." -Henry David Thoreau

PETRA! PETRA! Talk about a dream come true. Earlier this year, I was blessed to get the opportunity to cash in my 2020 airline miles and check off another wonder of the world ... a place I've only dreamt of visiting after #IndiaJones and the Last Crusade. The country of Jordan was amazing ... the people, culture, and environment -- everyone was so welcoming and happy to have visitors back in the area. And to visit the park with minimal people crowding the spaces ... worth the vaccines, boosters & abundance of tests to trek across the world. 

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#beboldandbrave #traveltheworld #makeaplanbuytheticket #solofemaletraveler
#petra @petra_jordan_travel_
#petrajordan #wonderoftheworld #jkcopenhaverphoto #worldtraveler #wanderlust #workdaywanderlust #traveltheworld #escape #traveladdicted
Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demo Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends” – Maya Angelou 

Back in action!! So excited to be on the other side of the world again! Yesterday I arrived in Amman, Jordan to learn, explore, and fulfill a lifelong dream to see Petra. I'm blown away by the beauty of the land and the incredible people! I'm already making lovely connections with Jordanians who ask to take selfies with me. 🤗 I'm absolutely honored and blessed to experience this country for myself.

Today's images are from my arrival and the amazing tour of Jerash, the largest Roman ruins outside of Rome. So. Much. History! 

And I'm just getting started. Nine days still to go ... check out my IG stories for real time, on the go photos! 

#jordan #amman #travel #wanderlust #connection #jerash #explore #educate #seeforyourself #texascamelcorp #adventure #middleeast #respect #culture #romanruins #love
Woohoo! I'm featured in the #lamppostcoffee blog! Woohoo! I'm featured in the #lamppostcoffee blog! 🎉 Check out the piece on me, my photos & my story in today's post! Thank you for the lovely shout out, Lamppost! 🙌

And if you haven't stopped by one of their MULTIPLE SHOPS in the #Austin/ #RoundRock / #Georgetowntx / #SanMarcos area ... you're missing out on a #locallyowned #coffeeshop with delicious coffee & care for their community! 💕

➡️ Reposted from @lamppost.coffee You may recognize Julie's beautiful art all around the walls of Lamppost--she's one of our featured photographers. Recently, she told us a little bit about her journey into the world of travel photography and how she found Lamppost! Click the link in our bio to read more about her on our blog. --The Post xx 

#lovecoffee #lovepeople #jkcopenhaverphoto #travelphotography #jkcopenhaver #lamppost #coffee #story #blogpost #featured #grateful #blessed #allthingsthruchrist #photographer #shoplocal @downtownroundrock @visitgeorgetowntx @309coffeegeorgetown @austincoffeeshops @mimundocoffee @gtxcoffeecommunity @roundrockartsandculture
"Palm trees are growin' and a warm breeze a blowin "Palm trees are growin' and a warm breeze a blowing. I picture myself right there, on some beach somewhere." - Blake Shelton 

There's nothing quite like the beach and beautiful palm trees to help clear your mind and refresh your perspective. 💙🏝

#appreciation #beauty #palmtrees #cancun #beach #oceanvibes #islandlife #saturdayvibes #escape #refresh #poolside #travel #vacationmode #sand #shadows #calm #meditation #water #healing #garzablanca #mexico
"We will be known forever by the tracks we leave." "We will be known forever by the tracks we leave." - Dakota Tribe

Exploring the island of @islamujeres.mx and discovering more than just beautiful beaches!

#motherearth #blueocean #mayanculture #mexico #cancunblue #tribute #art #tribe #perspective #travel #wander #explore #islamujeres
"When life gets rough, I like to hold on to my dre "When life gets rough, I like to hold on to my dream of relaxing in the summer sun, just lettin' off steam. Oh the sky will be blue, and you guys will be there too..." - Josh Gad

Frozen drinks, fresh food, colorful palettes ... all the things needed for a successful beach trip! 

#lifesabeach #beachvibes #tropical #frozen #mojito #vacay #cancun #girlstrip #summer #beachlife #happytravels #drinks #local #cantina
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