Writer • Explorer • Entrepreneur
Christy Teglo
From Corporate Life to Global Adventure
After 15 years in corporate America, I quit my job, sold my house, packed up my Subaru, and set out to rediscover life on the road. What started as a solo road trip turned into a worldwide journey—from the backroads of Alaska to the beaches of Thailand.
Follow along for real stories, unforgettable people, and the kind of adventures that change everything.
Every journey comes with a story—sometimes funny, sometimes raw, always real. Dive into my latest post to see where the road has taken me lately.
Words On A Screen: What words can build, and silence can break
I didn’t expect a kind message from an Airbnb guest to turn into weeks of emails, inside jokes, and late-night texts that made me feel more alive than I have in years. We never really met, but the words felt real and made me feel seen, understood, and hopeful again—until they didn’t. When the messages stopped, the silence said everything. This is a story about connection, heartbreak, and finding strength in a world that often mistakes ghosting for closure. If you’ve ever fallen for potential—or been left with only “words on a screen”—this one’s for you.
My Adventures
Teglo Goes to….
From breathtaking landscapes to awkward encounters, I share the real, unfiltered journey of traveling alone—one adventure, lesson, and unexpected moment at a time.
Get a front-row seat to some of my favorite adventures—from kayaking in Norway and driving in British Columbia to exploring the outback of Australia and the mountains of Thailand. You’ll also find a special video about my solo hike on the iconic John Muir Trail.
From saving money to solo travel insights, here’s where I share what I’ve learned on the road—mistakes, lessons, and the little things that make a big difference.
Updates and Other Sites
News and Featured Articles
Burnout and Update
It’s been a long time since I’ve posted a travel story on my blog. Here’s an update to why it’s been so long and where me and the blog are headed next. I wrote this from Geneva, Switzerland, so there’s more stories to come!
A Journey Through Vietnam: Exploring its Wonders in this Podcast
In this episode, Christy talks about the month she spent traveling around Vietnam. They discuss food, best towns to visit, weather, currency, and how to cross the street with thousands of motorbikes.
Curiosity With Kristen Podcast
Kristen and I talked about career changes and how I went from Retail Managment to Industrial Supplies, to becoming an author and traveler. Check out the podcast!
Weathered is Now Available as an Audiobook
An audiobook of Weathered: Finding Strength on the John Muir Trail is now out! Let’s recap the two years since the book was published and see the recognition the book has received.
Where Next? Travel Podcast
In this episode of Where Next? Travel Podcast, I talked with Kirsten and Carol about my time in Argentina. If going to Argentina, you need to know about the inflation and how it impacts your travel experience in the country. Take a listen!
Oh My! Travel Podcast
I spoke with Jeanine and Martha from the Oh My! Travel Podcast about my book, Weathered. In the discussion, I provided some tips for people who are new to hiking and aren’t sure where to start. Take a listen!
Throughout her wild 3-week journey backpacking 220+ miles in the California Sierra Mountains, Christy encountered freezing temperatures, pelting hail storms, and losing her way, but found trail family, incredible views, and experiences that would change her life forever. Hiking up and over ten different mountain passes gave Christy a lot of time to think about why her nine-year marriage was falling apart, gave her the chance to truly embody her individualism, time to make new friends, and the strength she would need on and off the trail. Her life could never again be the same.
This is one woman’s account of the three weeks she spent on the iconic trail.
From Readers Favorite: “... a compelling non-fiction adventure story of finding strength in the face of adversity and learning how to believe in yourself.”
