<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Why Not Theory]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Why Not Theory]]></description><link>https://nmgyyz04.wixsite.com/the-why-not-theory/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:30:17 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://nmgyyz04.wixsite.com/the-why-not-theory/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What Skiing In The Alps Has Taught Me About Feeling Truly Alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[I don't think I realized how disconnected I felt until I wasn't anymore. It did not happen all at once, or show as a dramatic moment. It was extremely subtle. A feeling I couldn't quite put my finger on at first, not until I really felt it with something I'm extremely passionate about; skiing. I was standing at the top of the Alps, staring at the surrounding landscape that was so unreal it didn't even feel like I was there. Of course, I was there, but my brain was unbelievably shocked and...]]></description><link>https://nmgyyz04.wixsite.com/the-why-not-theory/post/what-skiing-in-the-alps-has-taught-me-about-feeling-truly-alive</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d80351646a4e908b71f3e8</guid><category><![CDATA[Insight + Inspiration]]></category><category><![CDATA[Lessons Learned]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:18:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c4cbcf_8dd711e4cd8c4efda55331f0eb7e5488~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole Greenland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's Okay to Outgrow Places (and Things)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basel, Switzerland - one of my all time favourite cities The Why Not Theory might sound exciting on the surface, but really it's just a name for what I've been through and a guide for where I want to go and ultimately who I want to be. I hope it helps you, readers, become better versions of yourselves, too! Take it from me, I could have used so much of this advice when I was younger. I've learned a lot of valuable life lessons in my 22 years on this planet. I thought leaving a destination...]]></description><link>https://nmgyyz04.wixsite.com/the-why-not-theory/post/it-s-okay-to-outgrow-places-and-things</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d855bcc55f668b53088d50</guid><category><![CDATA[Lessons Learned]]></category><category><![CDATA[Insight + Inspiration]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:41:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c4cbcf_78b586b6af964028965e2326e85842dd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole Greenland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italy Was Right In Front Of Me, And I Still Missed Some Of It...]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Colosseum (Rome), the first stop on our 3-city tour of Italy This might be the most introspective post I have written so far. I was in Italy for 10 days (study abroad moment), and I feel like I missed out on a lot of fun experiences because I heavily prioritized schoolwork &#38; sleep over the fun things. The entire 10 days were chaotic, and by the end of most days I was completely &#38; utterly exhausted. Absolutely zero chance anyone was convincing me to go out on the town, as college students...]]></description><link>https://nmgyyz04.wixsite.com/the-why-not-theory/post/italy-was-right-in-front-of-me-and-i-still-missed-some-of-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d856714e4fe2e3f72ba263</guid><category><![CDATA[Lessons Learned]]></category><category><![CDATA[Insight + Inspiration]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:36:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c4cbcf_cf51d351e0d04b6e939f2ea5a58871b1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole Greenland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[On Repeat For a Reason: The Song That Stuck with Me &#38; Why It Matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever heard a song that you just had to have on repeat forever? One that has never annoyed you because you could somehow FEEL the lyrics were applicable to your life? Or  formed some kind of emotional attachment to something (an experience, for example) because of it? Well, looks like I'm back writing more introspective content for you! Perhaps this is an original experience for me or maybe some of you have also experienced a certain inexplicable, very deep connection with a song. I...]]></description><link>https://nmgyyz04.wixsite.com/the-why-not-theory/post/on-repeat-for-a-reason-the-song-that-stuck-with-me-why-it-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ca7b6b138134f8172760da</guid><category><![CDATA[Insight + Inspiration]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel Experiences]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:10:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c4cbcf_7515608bde8142eb9660124b3c4ce256~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole Greenland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Everyone Should Travel Alone At Least Once]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before we jump in, I have an important thought provoking question: Have you ever had the desire to go somewhere but nobody else is available or wants to go with you? 	Here's my advice: when you get the urge to leave, you just have to go. Yes, it might be incredibly uncomfortable at first. It is a strange feeling when that first step into the airport you feel like you should know like the back of your hand (considering how many times you've been there before) makes it feel brand new and a...]]></description><link>https://nmgyyz04.wixsite.com/the-why-not-theory/post/why-everyone-should-travel-alone-at-least-once</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b31305f0e950e3b3890e5f</guid><category><![CDATA[Insight + Inspiration]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c4cbcf_2ea29c821fce4786b715b854d1d88345~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole Greenland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[      Welcome to The Why Not Theory!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction &#38; Backstory 	I'm Nicole, a professional traveler (and vacation consultant!). The Why Not Theory was designed to be an inspirational travel blog, stemming from my particular interest in helping others experience their lives in new ways. The old version of me would never believe it is her future self writing this now. You may be wondering why. The answer is simple... the old version of me would say no to most things I would never dream of saying no to now. In fact, I find it very...]]></description><link>https://nmgyyz04.wixsite.com/the-why-not-theory/post/welcome-to-the-why-not-theory</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a3624a4882ec6a3ac5b32e</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel Experiences]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:45:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c4cbcf_ff6320f51cf34503bb9bc0f84de395fe~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole Greenland</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>