A little over 3 years ago I caught the solo travel bug and ventured to California for Coachella. There was some initial fear leading up to the trip, however, it ended being eye-opening and truly one of the best experiences I’ve had in my life. Next week marks my 6th solo trip and to celebrate I’m sharing the lessons I’ve learned along the way. Lesson 1: You are the master of your destiny Solo travel is the ultimate indulgence. It…
Even though you know 3 Ways to Travel like a Pro, sometimes ending up on a budget airline is inevitable. With such cost-effective fare, you lose the luxuries other airlines provide unless you’re willing to pay a hefty fee. I recently flew Spirit and the cost to take a carry-on roundtrip was damn near close to another flight! To make matters worse, they had just reduced the size of their free personal item to “18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x…
Many of us wish to travel but often don’t do so because of the many costs associated. But what if I told you that you could take these trips by simply making these (3) slight adjustments to your current thought process & lifestyle. Let’s begin… 1. Be Flexible with your Dates & Destination If you asked me “Where to next?” I’d have no idea to be quite honest. Although I’ve shared a 365-day bucket list (here) earlier this year it solely…
It feels so good to be back home after traveling the past few weeks! As some of you may know every year I make it a point to escape the city and embrace the island life. This year, thanks to a deal my friend & I discovered on Groupon brought us to Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic. Getting There Short flights are my favorite and this one was no different being just 2 hours away from Miami! Although Puerto Plata…
Reunited and it feels so good! This past week I received my new passport book after sending it off almost a month ago. Needless to say, I will never procrastinate when it comes to renewing again (it expired in November). To spark some major travel goals I got the 52-page book so in order to fill it, I need to visit at least 2-3 countries a year for the next 10 years. To celebrate, here are 5 places off my…
Between last year and now nearly 49 million peoples (including mine) passports will expire. With the recent travel ban, wall talk, and other crazy happenings having a valid passport is definitely a must! As the last renewal process for most young adults was completed by our parent(s) here’s a quick guide for renewing your passport (yay adulting!) or applying for the first time. First Time Applicants/Minors 1) Fill out the DS-11 Form. Based on your travel needs determine whether you want…
What do Frank Sinatra, Jay-Z, & Alicia Keys have in common? Their love for New York. Last weekend I traded the warm Miami weather for a 48-hour visit to the city that never sleeps. Although not new to the concrete jungle it was my first time experiencing it as an adult. Originally, the plan was to attend the Meadows Festival but as a seasoned festival-goer their lack of organization followed by a double cancellation of The Weeknd (first a headliner, then placed in a lower slot) definitely made me re-think spending…
Summer ’16 you’ve had an amazing run but with all good things must come to an end. In reality, this means nothing to us in South Florida except being most people’s last 3-day weekend of the year; the rest of the world is trading back in their swimsuits & sandals for layers and coats with the season’s official wrap this Monday. From previous posts you all know I’m definitely not one to pass on taking the opportunity to travel; as normally with extended weekends (whether holiday or self-created) come Friday I would be on…
What happens when you mix pre-birthday excitement, insomnia, your boyfriend being out of town and Google Flights? A spontaneously booked trip to Curaçao. Getting there was a mere 2.5 hour flight from Miami which was amazing as I love quick getaways! However as the plane prepared to land my initial reaction was like a scene out of Catfish. Where was the lush greenery and white sand beaches that you see in all the pictures? A little discouraged yet still eager to explore…
Every year on the Friday before Memorial Day you’ll find me with passport in hand & bag packed; ready to escape the city for the extended weekend. This year the destination was the beautiful island of Barbados. With an informative yet anxiety filled cab ride to the hotel; the taxi driver filled me in about the different parishes of the island, historical buildings, various attractions, events, and most importantly the whimsical method of giving way at the roundabouts. Exploring the…
