About Me
Hi. I'm Marcia Hylton. I enjoy writing that reveals hidden gems about various cultures and sharing my discoveries with others to inspire them to dream big and live fully.
I write to connect deeply with anyone who has ever imagined traveling more or making an international move. I write to remove fear of the unknown, increase awareness of what's possible, provide readers with a global perspective, and evoke awe, curiosity, and joy.
Over the years, I've published on respected platforms, the most prominent of which is Huffington Post's founder Arianna Huffington's Thrive Global. I've also contributed to national radio shows (Bloomberg and CBS) and learned how to tell stories that matter.
My writing portfolio highlights my most popular articles—pieces that have moved, amused, and enlightened others, hopefully as much as they will you.
I'm a world traveler, an immigrant, and a once-homeless military veteran. My challenges and triumphs have shaped a unique perspective about the world—one based on empathy and open-mindedness.
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Writing Portfolio Highlights
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What Happens When You Don't Do In-Depth Cost-of-Living Research Before Moving Abroad? ⇲
With so many more Americans traveling abroad, have you ever wondered how some people make their travel dollars go farther? I wrote this article to introduce readers to strategies and tools that make it possible to travel more, even with a restricted budget. [www.medium.com]
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Think Traveling The World Is Too Expensive? Start Packing. I Just Proved You Wrong ⇲
With so many more Americans traveling abroad, have you ever wondered how some people make their travel dollars go farther? I wrote this article to introduce readers to strategies and tools that make it possible to travel more, even with a restricted budget. [www.medium.com]
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15 Important Happiness Habits You Can Adopt Immediately ⇲
Create a more joyful tomorrow by adopting these 15 happiness habits today. Number eight is a personal favorite. [www.thriveglobal.com]
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Be Weird ⇲
Why contrary to popular belief, I believe rejecting everyone’s opinion and doing what you want leads to a better world and a happier you. Here are six steps to releasing expectations, reclaiming yourself, and living authentically. [www.medium.com]
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Why You Should Travel Alone, Explore the World, and Gain the Life-Enriching Benefits of a More Open Mind ⇲
This is why I believe “The world is your oyster” is the mindset needed to embrace a full and enriching life. [www.goodmenproject.com]
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I Created A Year-Round, 12-Month Travel Guide For Those Of Us Who Adore Comfy Climates ⇲
If you prefer living in eternal spring, here’s how you can do it while visiting or living in a new destination every month. [www.medium.com] -
My Year of Yes! ⇲
The year I chose to remove my blinders, open my mind, and embrace new experiences. [www.thriveglobal.com]
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Navigating Love, Loss, Its Lessons, and The Road Ahead ⇲
At 22 years old, I lost my fiancée to a drunk driving accident. Here’s how I navigated the loss and emerged from the shadows with hope and a beautiful perspective on life. [www.medium.com]
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Don’t Like Your Story? Here Are 8 Steps to Reboot Your Life and Start Again ⇲
Most of the habits, routines, and rituals we practice as adults were learned at an early age. Some of these behaviors serve us well, while others create barriers to our personal progress and professional success. I wrote this article to help us transition to habits that move us beyond these constraints. [www.addicted2success.com]
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Science Has Confirmed That Wanderlust is the Key to Living a Happy Life⇲
I wrote this article from the perspective of someone who, after making an international life, now says that "nowhere is home in as much as everywhere is home." I find home wherever I am, and throughout my travels, I've encountered many others who share this perspective. [www.medium.com]
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When Racism and Exclusion Compromise America’s Promise ⇲
As an immigrant, my experiences with racism opened my eyes to America’s biases and then demanded that I remain voiceless. [www.thriveglobal.com]
