No Emergency Fund (or one that's too small): I will never forget the evening I got off a tram in Budapest. My lens fell and cracked. I was devastated! As a new traveler, I had not set aside the funds to immediately buy new camera gear. It was a lesson that would stick with me! … Continue reading 3 Things to Avoid When Traveling 🧳✈
Solo adventures are the best kind of therapy as they provide you with time to reflect and are a major confidence boost. After traveling to 49 countries and countless cities across the globe, I am often asked 'What are your favorite destinations?' When considering the question of my favorite destinations, I often think of "who", … Continue reading My Top 3 Solo Travel Destinations
#1. Use your gut in concert with Google Maps Photo by John-Mark Smith on Pexels.com Trust your instincts and intuition above all else Intuition is a critical travel tool, especially for anything venturing solo, so learn to listen to your inner voice! No app can replace the power of your gut intuition. While Google Maps … Continue reading Navigating Solo Adventures with Confidence
If you think Las Vegas is the only thing in Nevada, think again. Just about 60 minutes northeast of the Strip lies a surreal landscape guaranteed to dazzle the senses! Where? Read: Valley of Fire State Park. With its iconic red sandstone, towering rock formations, and ancient petroglyphs, this underrated gem is like stepping of … Continue reading Why You Need to Visit the Otherworldly ‘Valley of Fire’—Just an Hour from Vegas
1 Week in Central Europe: Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest “I have 1 week in Europe, but I want to go somewhere off-the-beaten path” “I am curious about new places!” “I love culture and trying new foods!” Does this sound like you? If so, this itinerary is for you! With one-week in central Europe, you are already … Continue reading Explore Central Europe: Vienna, Bratislava & Budapest in 7 Days
Oh, Portugal! What do you think of when you hear the name of this often underrated country? Most people conjure images of colorful buildings and trams! While you'd certainly be correct to associate these images with Portugal (perhaps more specifically Lisbon), but the country has so much more to offer. I will be covering some … Continue reading Best Places to Visit in Portugal
Beautiful Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka is an island most commonly known for its teardrop shape, abundant supply of tea, and close proximity to its bigger sister, India. When I first mentioned my desire to visit Sri Lanka, many people admitted to not knowing much about this country, especially compared to other Southeast Asian countries. … Continue reading Sri Lanka: An Introduction
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