Hi there! I’m Sarah McCoy -
The Absolutely Average Adult

I am a regular adult, living an average life. I value experiences and creating lifelong memories with my growing family, but like many of you, I need to be mindful of my budget in order to still pay my bills and give the impression that I am a responsible adult. Over the years, I have been privileged enough to travel the globe and experience so many lifechanging moments in places I had only ever dreamed of visiting - Italy, Ireland, Taiwan, the Caribbean, and so many more! These travel experiences, as fantastic and shockingly affordable as they were, were not happen stance; I had to make them happen. Through intentional, practiced research and proper planning, I learned to make the most of every location while maintaining a reasonable budget, and with every trip, I discovered that I loved the planning process almost as much as the actual trips themselves! The research and organizing was over half the fun for me, and it made experiencing the sights I researched even more rewarding! Therefore, let me do the research and preparation for you, so you can save money and discover the best local gems, experience the most beautiful sites, and create lifelong memories you will be shocked you can afford.

Check out my detailed agendas, travel tips, and recommendations to experience quality travel any absolutely average adult can afford.

A Message from the Absolutely Average Adult

Hi, and welcome! My name is Sarah, and I live right outside Houston, Texas, USA with my wonderful wife and our two spoiled dogs. I am excited you are here! A little about my professional background - I began my career as a middle school and high school English and reading teacher in Houston, Texas, USA. After several years teaching students in the classroom, I eventually transitioned to an administrator role that enabled me to support teachers full time and hone my adult-education skills. In 2022, I was offered an opportunity to become a Professional Development Specialist at a major education technology company, and I jumped at the opportunity to continue growing my adult education skillset. Now, I work full-time as a traveling Professional Development Specialist, I am pursuing my Masters in Library Science, and I am embarking on this journey of running a blog to benefit other absolutely average adults like me trying to explore the world on a realistic budget. When I’m not working, studying, or blogging, I enjoy trying new restaurants (#foodie), cooking (sometimes), and reading a great book! If you ever have any reading or food recs, please, please, please share them through the social icons below! I am always looking for new reads and new eats!

With a background in education, I love any opportunity to help others explore and grow, and I value lifelong learning for myself. This passion coupled with my experience as a trained information scientist ensures that my research is thorough, and I always strive to be honest in my conclusions and communications. I commit to citing my sources and encourage any users to verify the information I provide. If you find updated or valuable information related to my blog posts, please do not hesitate to educate me via one of the contact icons below. Many thanks, and again, welcome!