{"id":316,"date":"2018-10-09T17:00:13","date_gmt":"2018-10-09T17:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/?page_id=316"},"modified":"2026-01-27T12:03:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T12:03:16","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hi, I\u2019m Disha \ud83d\udc4b<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>And no, I didn\u2019t quit my job to travel the world forever (even though I gave it a solid try).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The internet loves a \u201cquit everything and travel full-time\u201d story. Mine\u2019s a little different. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I stepped away from the corporate world to travel\u2026 and then I came back. Turns out, I actually like having a career <em>and<\/em> seeing the world and I refuse to believe those two things can\u2019t coexist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I work a corporate 9\u20135, which means my travel plans have to fit around meetings, deadlines, and limited PTO. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That constant tug-of-war between work life and wanderlust is exactly why I created Disha Discovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This space is for people who want more out of life than just counting down to their next vacation, but also aren\u2019t blowing up their careers to get it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-twelve-apostles-australia-1024x666.jpeg\" alt=\"A woman standing in front of the Twelve Apostles in Australia, which are towering rocks emerging from the ocean.\" class=\"wp-image-68614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-twelve-apostles-australia-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-twelve-apostles-australia-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-twelve-apostles-australia-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-twelve-apostles-australia-960x624.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-twelve-apostles-australia-1080x702.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-twelve-apostles-australia-1200x780.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-twelve-apostles-australia-150x98.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-twelve-apostles-australia.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Twelve Apostles in Australia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You\u2019ll Find Here<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4ddc97ca6bdd0ad136fe4a7c9b60695c\">Disha Discovers is all about <strong>travel that works in real life.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not the \u201cpack up and disappear for six months\u201d kind of travel, but the kind you can actually pull off with a job, responsibilities, and a calendar that fills up faster than you\u2019d like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here you\u2019ll find:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One-day itineraries that help you experience the best of a destination without feeling rushed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekend getaways that feel full and satisfying (not frantic)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical guidance for making limited time off actually feel like a break<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything I share comes back to one simple question: If I only have this much time, what\u2019s actually worth it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-bahamas-1024x666.jpeg\" alt=\"A woman wearing a white sunhat standing on the beach in the Bahamas.\" class=\"wp-image-68625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-bahamas-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-bahamas-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-bahamas-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-bahamas-960x624.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-bahamas-1080x702.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-bahamas-1200x780.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-bahamas-150x98.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-bahamas.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Bahamas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Real Struggle (If This Sounds Familiar)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you work full-time and love travel, you\u2019ve probably felt this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You finally get time off and waste half of it figuring out what to do<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You come back from trips more exhausted than when you left<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You save destinations for \u201csomeday\u201d because you don\u2019t have enough time <em>right now<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You feel like everyone else is traveling more than you because they have more flexibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve been there. That frustration is what pushed me to stop planning trips like I had unlimited time and start planning them for the life I actually live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-skydiving-new-zealand-1024x666.jpeg\" alt=\"A woman in a red jumpsuit attached to another woman in a black jumpsuit while skydiving in New Zealand.\" class=\"wp-image-68616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-skydiving-new-zealand-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-skydiving-new-zealand-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-skydiving-new-zealand-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-skydiving-new-zealand-960x624.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-skydiving-new-zealand-1080x702.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-skydiving-new-zealand-1200x780.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-skydiving-new-zealand-150x98.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-skydiving-new-zealand.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Skydiving around the Bay of Islands in New Zealand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How I Travel (and Why It Works)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I live in Southwest Florida, which has completely shaped how I travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I love cruising \u2014 not for the ship, but because it\u2019s one of the easiest ways to see multiple destinations with limited PTO. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Waking up in a new place without constantly packing, unpacking, or switching hotels just makes sense for this season of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m also big on weekend getaways. Leaving Friday after work, coming home Sunday night, or stretching it into a three-day weekend with one PTO day is my sweet spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once a year, I usually take one longer, <em>truly off-the-beaten-path<\/em> trip with my PTO. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And when I say off the beaten path, I mean the kind of places that make people pause and say, \u201cWait\u2026 really?\u201d The rest of the year, I\u2019m squeezing travel into shorter trips whenever I can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of my favorite weekend escapes are New York City, Charleston, and Nashville, and some of my favorite destinations around the world include Cape Town, Iraq, Lebanon, Albania, the Maldives, and Croatia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-cape-town-1024x666.jpeg\" alt=\"A woman standing on a pathway that runs along the ocean with a mountain in the background in Cape Town.\" class=\"wp-image-68619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-cape-town-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-cape-town-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-cape-town-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-cape-town-960x624.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-cape-town-1080x702.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-cape-town-1200x780.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-cape-town-150x98.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-cape-town.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cape Town: my absolute favorite place in this world!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How I Actually Make Travel Work With a Full-Time Job<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I don\u2019t believe in vague advice like \u201cjust travel more.\u201d Here\u2019s what actually works for me practically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 I Plan Trips Around Work Reality, Not Against It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I prioritize:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Departing after work on Fridays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Red-eye or late flights that don\u2019t require PTO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Returning late Sunday or early Monday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This alone has doubled how often I travel without increasing my PTO usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 I Decide What to Skip Before I Decide What to Do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of cramming everything in, I plan trips around:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\u20132 true highlights per day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walkable areas or single neighborhoods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experiences with the highest payoff for time spent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why my trips feel full and not rushed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 I Treat PTO Like a Strategy, Not a Scarce Resource<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I don\u2019t save all my PTO for one \u201cperfect\u201d trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I use it to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn weekends into long weekends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add one day to a short trip for breathing room<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel consistently instead of occasionally<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Small, intentional trips add up faster than waiting for someday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll see these principles woven throughout the blog because traveling well with a full-time job isn\u2019t luck. It\u2019s a skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-falkland-islands-1024x666.jpeg\" alt=\"A woman wearing a black jacket standing in front of hundreds of King Penguins in the Falkland Islands.\" class=\"wp-image-68620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-falkland-islands-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-falkland-islands-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-falkland-islands-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-falkland-islands-960x624.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-falkland-islands-1080x702.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-falkland-islands-1200x780.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-falkland-islands-150x98.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disha-falkland-islands.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Seeing the <a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/a-complete-guide-to-visiting-the-king-penguins-at-volunteer-point\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"921\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">King Penguins in the Falkland Islands<\/a> was a dream come true!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Disha Discovers Exists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Disha Discovers exists for people who want more out of life than just weekends on the couch and a once-a-year vacation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s for those of us who love our careers and crave adventure and are tired of being told we have to choose one or the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This space challenges the idea that meaningful travel is only for people with unlimited time or ultra-flexible lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With smarter planning and a little intention, incredible travel is absolutely possible alongside a full-time job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Disha Discovers is about reclaiming your time off and using it well. It\u2019s about realizing that even one great day in a new place can matter, that weekends can feel like real escapes, and that small trips add up to a big, fulfilling life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-028026dfac855792d39d1d2004dd79d2\"><strong>Because your life shouldn\u2019t be on pause between PTO days.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi, I\u2019m Disha \ud83d\udc4b And no, I didn\u2019t quit my job to travel the world forever (even though I gave it a solid try). The internet loves a \u201cquit everything and travel full-time\u201d story. Mine\u2019s a little different. I stepped away from the corporate world to travel\u2026 and then I came back. 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