Viva España! I've just returned from 10 days in Lisbon, Barcelona, Rome, and Ibiza. This year I've been to 10 countries in Europe, and Spain has worked its way up to my top five. My best friend and I have taken a trip together every year since we graduated from college. This year she got … Continue reading 5 to Survive: Spain
Nowadays it seems solo travel is being pushed harder than waist trainers and detox teas. There are entire blogs and vlogs dedicated to the "feat" of solo travel. Mention that you want to travel someplace but don't have friends down to go with you and you'll have 100+ people encouraging you to go solo faster … Continue reading Solo Travel is NOT for Everyone
Iceland seems to be on sale in 2016. I've seen deals from all over the East Coast and budget carriers, such as WOW Air and JetBlue, fly into KEF (Reykjavik) regularly. If you're not interested in spending more than 24 hours in the country both Icelandair and WOW Air offer stopovers en route to destinations in Europe. … Continue reading 5 to Survive: Iceland
If you have not gotten the chance to read my previous article on Australia, you can do so here. The next stop on my 2 week journey was Bali. What’s Your Name? In this ancient culture, the most commonly used names indicate the person’s order of birth. Wayan is typically the most common name for … Continue reading Guest Post: Bali on a Budget
Colombia es mi hogar lejos de mi hogar. This country is hands down one of my favorite places I've visited to date. The food was amazing, the nightlife is booming, and there is an abundance of beautiful art. My best friend and I scored a flight deal from JFK to BAQ for $252 via The Flight Deal. … Continue reading 5 to Survive: Colombia
It is no secret that Americans typically receive less vacation days than other workers in developed countries. And even though our PTO is limited the below info graphic from Statista shows that less than half of the population is using all of their vacation days. I've heard various explanations for why people are not using their … Continue reading #OperationTakeYourVacation: How to Maximize Your Days Off
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
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