How To See NYC in 2 Days Solo & Under $300

…bed mixed dorm to $42 for a 10 bed mixed dorm. I am a huge fan of Hostelworld.com and have trusted them for awesome budget accommodation for about 5 years…

How to Recover From a Cusco Trek

…I walked in and left feeling incredibly relaxed and rejuvenated. To make a reservation: thespaatcusco@libertador.com.pe For more info: http://www.palaciodelinkahotel.com/es/qori-spa   2. Unwind with a hot stone massage at Relaxing Time…

What to Do & Where to Stay in Cusco

…vegetables, meats, herbs and spices, bread items…just about everything. I recommend heading there around noon for lunch and then taking the afternoon to shop around. And don’t forget to barter!…

A Guide to Tipping in Colombia: What is the Tipping Etiquette?

As a former waitress of 10 years in the USA, I am very sensitive to tipping and tipping culture since my salary basically relied on tips. Tipping culture is SO…

Home

…Colombia! 30+ countries, across 5 continents later, I now call Bogotá, Colombia home after visiting on and off for the past several years, and am here to show you all…

Guide to Mexico City: What to Do & Where to Stay

…of this car and hug them. Avenida Amsterdam is also a local favorite for running and exercising and there are even open-air gyms to use for free. The city has…

Ha Long Bay Cruise Review: Golden Bay Cruise

…the morning of day two for a tour and informational session on all of the different types of pearls and how they are cultivated. Apparently, I’ve been living a lie…

Press & Podcasts

Bessie Award Finalist, Outstanding Work of 2018 Creative Pulse Podcast Ep 29: Lauren Pelkey Children’s Author and Travel Writer Amateur Traveler: Travel to Bogota, Colombia – Episode 725 Author Your…

Huacachina: The Adrenaline-Packed Desert Oasis of Peru

…wine and pisco production, making it appealing to both adrenaline junkies and wine enthusiasts alike. I only spent a few days in Ica, but took full advantage of experiencing the…

Your Guide to Langkawi: a Slice of Malaysian Paradise

…trip, and the price didn’t really include any island hopping or exploration outside of snorkeling in one area. But hey, if you’re feigning for a little sea-life action maybe this…

Pangea Dreams Blogger Retreat: The Full Review

…network, and improve their blog or social media. For me, it was the nudge of motivation and inspiration I needed to create a more professional social media and blogging presence…

Your Guide to Kuala Lumpur: What to Do & Where to Stay

…alleys of this area of town to see what you can come across! I didn’t really have a plan, I just took in the sights and smells and tried a…

5 Products to Give You Glowing Skin Even After You Step Off Your Flight

…I feel amazing wearing them, and I feel even more amazing about the high quality, organic, and cruelty-free ingredients that they are made of! All of the products listed are…

Do I Need a Visa For Vietnam? YES!

…OUT THE FORM: If you don’t plan on going in and out of Vietnam multiple times, you will apply for a one-month single entry visa as a tourist (as mentioned…

The 7 Musts of Chiang Mai

…program costs $15 (an additional $2 for white clothing that must be worn) and includes transportation to the meditation center, all meals, overnight accommodation, and group meditation training from one…

7 Things To Do in Ho Chi Minh City

…day here). My suggestion; wear a backpack on your front, or hold a clutch with a strap around your wrist and keep a tight grip on it! Just be hyper-aware…

The Step-by-Step Guide to Getting a Work And Holiday Visa & Starting Your Life in Australia

…to choose from in Australia that have multiple branch and ATM locations, the most popular and accessible being Commonwealth, ANZ, and Westpac. I chose Commonwealth, and they were very helpful…

The Ultimate Weekend Guide to QuΓ©bec City

…water, and tea daily as well as a personal Nespresso machine. In total, there are 84 unique rooms and 11 suites at Auberge Saint-Antoine and no two rooms are alike….

Why Khao Sok is Thailand’s Best Getaway

…the more expensive tours I booked while in Southeast Asia, but it was one I was very much looking forward to, and included all transportation, park guides, all meals and

The Ultimate Guide to Paracas: Peru’s Coastal Marvel

…including La Catedral arch, Playa Roja, and will finish with a stop at Bahia Lagunillas. La Catedral arch is a massive rock formation off the coast which was unfortunately destroyed…

9 Reasons Why The Travel Community Never Ceases To Amaze Me

for you.” I will never forget the kindness and love she showed me when I was alone and feeling a little down, and will always feel grateful for those hugs…

7 Things to Love in George Town, Penang

on Leboh Armenia (Armenia Street), a street that is not only full of great street art but also boasts many antique shops and souvenir stands, making it a great street…

6 Ways to Become a Solo Travel Photography Master

…tripod is also pretty lightweight and compact for being a full-sized tripod, weighing only 2 lbs and folds down to under a foot in length. At full extension, this tripod…

A 2-Day Silent Mediation Retreat in Thailand

…anything that has to do with mindfulness: Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing ones awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings thoughts and

6 Reasons To Love Hanoi’s Old Quarter

and is also a great place to meet some locals! While walking around the lake one afternoon, two girls about my age approached me and asked if they could practice…

11 Awesome Things to Do in Cartagena

…artwork everywhere you turn! Within just a few streets and alleyways, you can find hundreds and hundreds of different murals and works of street art, each one brighter and more…

Tales of a Solo Traveler: What I Learned From Getting Food Poisoning in Malaysia

…a perfect plan gone awry during my last trip to Southeast Asia as a solo traveler and what I learned about myself in the process.   THE STORY: On my…

A Perfect Weekend in the Berkshires: What to Do & Where to Stay

…of restaurants and shops but also the benefit of a secluded and private property. There is a very warm and inviting ambiance as soon as you walk into the Main…

Cameron Highlands: What to See & What to Skip

…with some strawberry jam and a few fresh strawberries) and just embraced the situation. Extremely average yet overpriced strawberry desserts! Embracing the situation and nomming on a strawberry pancake. Anyone…

How to Spend 2 Days in Lima

…the park, and the Anfiteatro Chabuca Granda in the center to see if there’s a performance going on!   Enjoy an incredible Peruvian style sandwich at La Lucha Sanguchería Criolla:…