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International Travel Destinations If you’re a newbie traveler, who may be traveling solo, you might be overwhelmed by the amount of information out there, including where to go. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you are deciding between international travel destinations. Accessibility When you’re deciding on the country you’re going to […]
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7 Tips To Handle Culture Shock Hey Travelers! Culture shock happens when you find yourself in a new environment. You begin to notice that things aren’t quite the same as they are at home. You experience new foods, people, smells, music, language, traffic, etc. Sometimes culture shock can be tough and you’ll want to pack […]
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5 Lessons From My First Meet And Greet I held my first event with my friend Alise, a.k.a BlackGirlTravelSlay on Instagram. The event brought together 20+ amazing women who are interested in travel. For a first event, it went well. The weather was absolutely gorgeous considering it’s been raining cats and dogs lately in the […]
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Why I’m On The Internet Hey Travelers! If you’re new to this space, welcome! Glad that you are here. Get comfortable, relax…pull up a chair. I’ll explain why I have a blog and YouTube channel. Why am I on the internet? I first started in this corner on the internet, back in 2013, during my […]
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Hostels : 6 Tips To Make Your Stay Great If you are a solo traveler or looking to save money during your travels, hostels can be a great alternative to a hotel (if you want to know what a hostel is, and its pros and cons, click here). However, if it is your first time, there […]
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A hostel is similar to a hotel. The difference is you share your room and it is generally less expensive. In hostels, people can room with 4, 6, or 8 other people. Sometimes more. Beds are usually bunk beds. Hostels are similar to the layout of college dorms within the United States. There may also […]
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Celebrating Small Victories: Using Chopsticks Hey Travelers! Sometimes celebrating small victories, includes feeding yourself. It keeps you going in challenging situations. How I ate before coming to China was second nature. To pick up food all you have to do is stab it with a fork, scoop it with a spoon, or slice it with […]
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My First Week In China Everything in China is different: the language, the toilets, the utensils, the food, etc. But surprisingly, I am content (I know this is largely due to staying with my friend Melissa and her husband. Thank you Melissa if you’re reading this!!) Even when I arrived in Beijing on my own […]
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My Solo Trip To The Sahara Desert Hey Travelers! I wanted to go in December. I didn’t go because I didn’t have anyone to go with me. In February fear stopped me. I didn’t know how I would make the trip work and who I would go with. I was worried for my safety; I […]
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The Time I Missed My Immigration Appointment I am on the train in Madrid and I feel defeated. This week in particular has been challenging for me. I haven’t cried much during my two months living abroad, but this week holds the record. Between school and private classes, from Monday to Thursday, I have been […]
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