Self | Egypt Ever After

Wendy Bradfield

How Long Should You Keep Your Happiness in the Future Instead of Now?

We all do it. We place our happiness in the future instead of now because we have big plans for the outcome. I get it. But how long...

Wendy Bradfield

5 Ways Your Environment Can Make You the Best Version of Yourself

As I peered through the glass, I was moved by the care ancient Egyptians took to prepare their pets for the journey through the...

Wendy Bradfield

How a Nine Hour Full Moon Night Hike in Sinai Changed My Life

It was 1:00 am as the light bounced off the full moon onto my path from the bottom of the craggy non-mountain. The Bedouins call it a...

Wendy Bradfield

Love & Heartbreak Experiment 101: Should You Keep Your Heart Open to Love During a Breakup?

My very first heartbreak was terrifying. I thought I had a heart attack at the age of 22. Who did I call to take me to the ER? The man I...

Wendy Bradfield

Egypt, Where the Streets Have No Name and the Internet Doesn't Care if You Need it

Everything in Egypt has a layer of emotionality and complexity to it. Everything — buying bananas, a chance meeting, a trip to the...

Wendy Bradfield

How to Tell People You Don't Date

And avoid the "you haven't found the right one" discussion. I’ve dated Mr. Right more than once. And I’ve dated Mr. Right Now a few times...

Wendy Bradfield

When You Lose Your Power to Love, How Do You Get it Back?

Romantic love uplifts you, but it can also drain you Love is my favorite verb. It's an infinite power source. Romantic love is like a...

Wendy Bradfield

10 Revelations About Single Life From a Committed Relationship Junkie

I have converted to singledom Being single takes more commitment than a full-blown relationship. The bizarre thing about being single is...