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Melancholy Musings from Mexico
In this moment, I am sitting at Sarajevo Cafe Jardin in San Cristobal de las Casas in the Chiapas region of Mexico. βA Sunday Kind of Loveβ by Etta James plays through the speakers. Yesterday, in an attempt to join my hostel friends for a Temascal (Mexican sauna), I missed the timing and ended up…
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A Mindful and Bellyful Breakfast in Oaxaca
I am sitting here at the first table of Fonda Florecita. It is a long picnic table spanning at least 30 feet, almost the span of the warehouse room, covered with a green, yellow and orange striped table cloth with a clear laminate film over it. When I travel, I find myself in enjoying the…
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Traveling In & Around Greece During Summer 2021 (COVID Restrictions)
Thinking of spending your summer in the idyllic scene of Greece? Check out this guide on how to get in with travel restrictions in place.
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My Adventures in Egypt As a Solo Female Traveler (2021 Travel Guide)
Come along with me on my three week itinerary to Egypt, a land that I’ve only read about in glossy pages of school texts and The Alchemist, the book that changed my life. This Personal Legend of mine goes from the madness of Cairo to the top of Mount Sinai and then the coast of…
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Maui Wowie: A Guide To Hawaii’s Valley Isle
There is something healing about the way Maui holds you in her embrace. The lush greenery, the sound of the surf crashing, the salty sweetness of the air…I don’t think I have enough words in me to do this place justice, so I’ll let the photos do all the talking.
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Top Travel Tips to Make Your Life Easier
Check out this list of priceless tried and true travel tips that I’ve acquired after being on the road.
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365 Days on the Road: Reflections
πππ ππππ πππ, I was a little drunk on champagne as my flight to Bangkok took off, just as NYC decided to declare a state of emergency. As I woke up this morning in the magical town of Tepoztlan, Mexico, I recounted what I experienced that fateful day exactly one year ago. I woke up…
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Overnight Train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
It’s an impractical use of time but if all you have is time to spare (especially when you’ve been in Thailand for six months during the pandemic of 2020) I highly suggest that you take the overnight train that takes you from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. The journey takes about 13 hours and if you…
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A Stream of Consciousness
In all honesty, I am not sure where to begin. I cry while driving or sitting in restaurants and cafes. I feel my heart breaking and rebuilding. I am chaotic and serene. I find myself in serious contemplating. Today’s quote on my Momentum tab is: βThe struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you…
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6 Lessons I’ve Learned About Myself (and the World) During Solo Travel So Far
My first solo travel adventure turned destination quarantine in Thailand has led and is still leading to many adventures and lessons learned. Beyond the usual lessons of ‘what/what not to bring’, ‘how to prepare for long term solo travel’, and destination guides, there have been invaluable things I’ve learned about myself and, in turn, the…
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