Interview by Sharon Zelnick

Life is always a balancing act, but it is even more so for people with more than one career. Jamee Wohle treks, works in the US Army National Guard, and is a writer. As a Guardsmen for the US Army, Jamee has also been able to pursue her passion for traveling and writing. Jamee’s journey hasn’t been a walk in the park though. She spoke to us about the gender inequalities she’s faced, and we think her insights are truly interesting and helpful for other women travelers.

After a beautiful 10 day expedition in Quintana Roo, Mexico which began in Cancún and ended in Cozumel (well, technically started and ended in Arizona), I realized that I had actually taken my boyfriend on a vacation we couldn’t afford, nor were prepared for.

Video Series traveling through Quintana Roo, México: Cancún, Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Cozumel.

With minimal money, two dogs and a tent, we were able to make it up the coast of California -- camping the entire way, even staying in a family member's backyard in LA. Below are some tips that we learned through trial and error and ballin’ on a budget!

For centuries, the idea that traveling is unsafe for women has been ingrained into societal beliefs, morals and religion. In many countries, there are laws that prohibit women from traveling without male accompaniment and/or permission.

At the young age of 18, I embarked on a journey to Amman, Jordan to study Arabic. Although I was in a very serious relationship (too serious, actually), I was ready to set off on my first international adventure. Looking back, I was subconsciously running away from my toxic relationship, but we’ll come back to that later.