Every year my sister and I take an international trip together. This helps us bond and experience new cultures simultaneously. Last year we visited the United Arab Emirates and this year we explored 5 countries in Western Europe (Germany, Holland, France, Belgium, and Denmark) over the course of 10 days. I had no expectations for … Continue reading 5 to Survive: Amsterdam
Saudade is a Portuguese word that has no English equivalent. Defining it as missing something or someone is insufficient. On a basic level it can mean a deep longing or feeling of nostalgia. I can think of no better word to describe my feelings for Salvador da Bahia. One of the most wonderful experiences I … Continue reading Saudades de Salvador da Bahia
Olá! I've just returned from a 5 day trip to Brazil (Salvador da Bahia & Rio de Janeiro). I was so in love with the country that I started writing this article while there. Brazil has been in the media frequently lately for everything from zika to the Olympics. Several people discouraged me from visiting, … Continue reading 5 to Survive: Brazil
Google is undoubtedly one of the most popular search engines around today. However, they also have a plethora of apps. Some of which I find useful for planning a trip. Being the type A person that I am I enjoy being able to see all the details of a trip on my mobile device. If … Continue reading Go with Google
Studies show that readers lose interest in a blog posting after 500 words. If we’re not talking about Kimye or the latest episode of Real Housewives of Atlanta, millennials can’t process anything above that number. With that being said, I can’t promise this article will be under 500 words. What I can promise is that … Continue reading Guest Post: New Country, Who’s This?
One of the most frequent questions people ask me is, “How do you manage to find such affordable flights?” My response is that I follow the flight deals. A flight deal is airfare that is significantly lower than the average price for the same route. Some flight deals I have managed to snag in the … Continue reading Top 5 Sites/Apps for Finding Flight Deals
Commonly used travel lingo with definitions
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