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14 Mistakes Solo Travelers Can Make Solo travelers! I love to travel solo and some of my best trips were from traveling alone. I’ve traveled solo to Beijing (I didn’t speak Mandarin), New Orleans, Seville, Spain, and many other places. However, my travels have taught me a few lessons, including how not to make the […]

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5 Common Solo Traveler Fears Do you want to travel the world but don’t have a travel partner? Or maybe you want to go on vacation and not compromise your time doing activities you don’t want to do. Maybe you just want a moment for introspection while seeing a new place. Whatever the reason, despite […]

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How To Stay Healthy Abroad If your traveling abroad, health and safety should be your number one priority. Your goal is to return home in the same condition, if not better, than how you left. Below are my tips on how to stay healthy abroad. 1. Know Before You Go Before you go, it’s important […]

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Hey Travelers! If you’re gearing up for an exciting trip abroad and wondering about the shots you need, you’re in good company. But, spoiler alert: I’m not a doctor. However, I’ve got some pointers to help you travel through the world of travel vaccines. Checking Your Previous Vaccines First things first, dust off those immunization […]

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Why Don’t Languages Come Easily? You’ve been studying a language or multiple languages for a while. Despite all of your studying, you can barely speak a phrase in your target language. It’s frustrating! Here may be some reasons why learning different languages does not come easy: 1. You Hang Around Too Many English Speakers If […]

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I’ve been journaling (and blogging) since 2012. For me, journaling is not only a way for me to remember what happened during the day, but it also helps with so many other things listed below. Check out, five benefits of having a journal and why it’s important to have one. 5 Journal Benefits & Why […]

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While considering the option to study abroad, you may have doubts as to whether or not this experience is for you. Below, common myths about study abroad are addressed. I want to arm you with information so you can make an informed decision about whether or not studying abroad is right for you. Study Abroad […]

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Medicine Abroad: How To Pack For Your Trip Do you take prescription medicine? Are you traveling overseas? If so, you’ve come across the right resource. In this guide, you’ll discover what to do with your medicine abroad! Prescription Medicine Abroad If you take medicine routinely, it is important to see your doctor prior to travel […]

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Whenever I travel, one of the main things I think about is how I am going to take care of my natural or relaxed hair when I am overseas. And because black hair is so versatile, there isn’t one correct answer. The only correct answer is you have to do what’s best for you. I […]

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Pack A Carry-on With Checked Luggage The rules for packing a carry-on when you check luggage are a bit different in my opinion. If you’re going on a trip where you need to check luggage (study abroad, living in a place for months to years), you can put the majority of your items in your […]

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