🌎 Wanderer of the Week: Karen M.

Hi Wanderer,

Our Wanderer of the Week this week is Karen and we're honored to share her powerful story of courage, curiosity, and living life without waiting for "someday."

Karen always dreamed of traveling the world. But like so many of us, year after year she found herself saying, "someday." Then, in 2015, everything changed.

"I was diagnosed with stage 3C breast cancer — in fact, I had two different types. I realized there was a good chance that 'someday' might not come."

That wake-up call transformed everything. Karen decided she wouldn't wait another moment to start truly living.

"I told my class of juniors and seniors that if they wanted to go somewhere over spring break, I'd take them. They chose Perú and Machu Picchu. I was on chemo... but I took 11 kids to Machu Picchu — and we climbed!"

That first adventure sparked a lifelong pursuit of exploration.

Since then, Karen has journeyed across Italy, the Galápagos Islands, China, Japan, Germany, the Czech Republic, Liechtenstein, Austria, Switzerland, and France — and next year, she's heading to Africa.

"Each Token represents not just a country I've traveled to, but a group of students I've introduced to new cultures. Teaching is part of who I am. The Wander Club lets me carry a piece of my students and our shared experiences wherever I go."

Feeling Inspired?

👀 Check out the rest of Karen's story here!

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Stay tuned for more stories from our community of wanderers.

Cheers,
Kenny
Founder of The Wander Club

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🌎 Wanderer of the Week: Karen M.

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