About Me

Hey fellow wanderers! I’m Victoria, a curious traveler,  reader, and writer of The Road Read. Here’s a little about the woman behind the words:

As a teenager, I spent alot of my free time diving into psychology. My curiosity always had a strong pull to absorb as much information into my seeking mind. My avenues of interest branched out to other subjects such as history and culture, each new fix of information simultaneously quenching my thirst and sparking new interests. 

Down the line, my worldly passions led me to want to experience new lands and people first hand and I stumbled across travel blogs. The liberating tone of travel blogs added a refreshing balance to the dense information of social science information I typically delved into. Soon after I discovered anthropology, a social science that perfectly encompassed my worldly interests into one subject.  However, I also have intrigue and respect for the power of words and enjoy transferring my thoughts onto paper. The process of filling a blank canvas with my authentic words is creative, healing, and empowering all in one.

My journey to bridge the realms of literature and travel began after obtaining a Bachelor’s in English from Arizona State University. My academic journey only deepened my intrigue for the humanities and writing and traveling allow me to weave together such topics through personal experience.

However, I’m not always able to travel as I please, and that’s where books come along.  Travel books serve as portals to experience foreign lands and the minds that explore them. I’d also bring them with me on road trips to enhance my excitement and curiosity (Hence why I named my blog The Road Read!). I value the inspiration other travel writers offer, through their bravery, curiosity, and ultimate transformations. The first travel book that inspired wanderlust within me was “Tales of a Female Nomad” by Rita Gelman. She defied the taboos of being a divorced middle-aged woman traveling solo. 

When I’m not writing,  I indulge in physical activities such as yoga, dance, and pilates. My newest muse is aerial arts. It has taught me to embrace the beauty of fluidity in movement; useful aspects to approach in life and travel.

The Road Read is an invitation to explore my canvas of vivid experiences through words, wanderlust, and self-discovery.  My writing will reflect the various aspects of me through introspective, investigative, or humorous tones. Some of my travels may be serious through exploring history, spirituality, or ancestral roots. But sometimes it’ll just be good old mundane fun of cute cafes and beach bum days. Experience them with me through my travel narratives,  listicles, and book reviews.