Currently I’m sitting in MIA waiting for my flight to Havana, Cuba, which takes off in a little over an hour. Before I head to the land of cigars, salsa music, classic American cars and uncertain internet, I thought I’d quickly write about my time in Miami before I forget the details in the undoubtedly fun and colorful blur that my month in Cuba will … Continue reading 24 Hours in Miami
A quick list of seven things to keep in mind while planning your trip to the ‘Isle of Enchantment’! 1. It’s a US Territory If you’re planning a trip to the Island of Enchantment, you probably already know this, but it merits pointing out again. This makes it so easy for US citizens to travel there–no passport necessary, no worrying about money conversions when buying stuff, … Continue reading Know Before You Go: Puerto Rico
In honor of Women’s History Month this year, I decided to compile a list of inspiring quotes from female explorers and adventurers from history. I’ve finally finished and the month of March is almost over. It took a lot longer than I thought–I’d planned on doing 10 or 12 quotes but then I kept finding more fascinating women, and I finally had to stop at … Continue reading Inspiring Quotes from 30 Female Explorers and Adventurers
It was a long time ago now that I traveled to Mesa, Arizona with my sister and my dad to visit our grandparents, but I still remember it as a great trip in which we did a lot of fun stuff and got to really explore the area! Below are seven ideas for fun things you can do on your trip to Mesa! 1. Tonto … Continue reading 7 Fun Things to Do Near Mesa, Arizona
I visited Paris knowing that it wouldn’t be quite like it’s portrayed in the movies. I had friends who’d told me that the city was dirty and unfriendly, and I expected that, being one of the most-visited cities in the world, it would suffer from many of the issues that hordes of tourists bring. However, I perhaps had an even worse time in Paris than … Continue reading 5 Things That Made Me Hate the City of Love
IN SHORT I really loved Bolivia, and especially Coroico. It’s a really beautiful area, the people are very friendly, the Spanish is easy to understand, and everything is really cheap (think 75 cents for a meal with a Coke). It’s definitely a wonderful area to explore. BEST ATTRACTIONS 1. UAC – Carmen Pampa The UAC (Universidad Academica Campesina) at Carmen Pampa educates the local young people … Continue reading Quick Guide: Coroico
College is an interesting stage of life–you have much more time than money, and more freedom to make your own choices than ever before. With that freedom, many students want to travel. After all, college is when you start to find out who you are as an Adult Person and discover what you really want to do in life. Travel can help! However, with having … Continue reading 7 Ways to Travel While in College