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
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
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Commonly used travel lingo with definitions
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