Moving to Tampa? Just looking for local secrets? I lived, worked, studied, and everything in between for two years in Tampa from 2017-2019. It is an incredible city to visit. Take it from my years of enjoying what central Florida has to offer- this list is the best of the best.
If you are new to hostels, they can be frightening at first concept- shared rooms with a dozen or more strangers? Some would never dream of it. As a seasoned traveler, I can tell you hostels are absolutely the way to make friends, save significant money, and get better local advice. One day I will … Continue reading Top Hostels Around the World: Running List
If you are spending more than $300 roundtrip to get to Europe, you are overpaying. We all know what makes a flight expensive: booking last minute, upgrades, and strict time frames- but cutting the cost of flying doesn't just come down to those elements. There are tricks that airline companies use that can end up … Continue reading Secrets to Booking Cheap International Airfare
TAKE THE QUIZ People often ask me, "so, where are you traveling next?" Usually, by the end of one trip, I have a rough plan for the next one. As I write this during a worldwide pandemic, for the first time in two years, I do not have an answer. Do I dream of places? … Continue reading How to Pick Your Next Vacation Destination
It was seven blocks. I was in Leticia, Colombia for four days before I realized it was only a 10-minute, sweltering walk across the border to Tabatinga, Brasil. So, lunch time rolled around on my final day and we walked from rural, Amazonian Colombia to an authentic Brazilian steakhouse for lunch. As quickly as it … Continue reading I Walked to Brazil
Bienvenidos a Colombia! After three weeks in Medellín, I accumulated quite a bit of local knowledge to share in this well-rounded guide of the city. Before you arrive, there's a few general points you should remember: Everything in Medellín can typically be calculated to about 1/3 the price of what is in the United States. … Continue reading Must Do, Eat, and Shop: Medellín, Colombia Guide
1.) Limonada de Coco- Made popular in Cartagena, this is the most delightful "lemonade" you will ever have. It's just blended ice, lime juice, sugar, and coconut milk! Frothy and light, this beverage will save you in the Cartagena heat. 2.) Chicharron & Chicharrones- There is a difference between the two and you need to … Continue reading Top Colombian Food & Beverage to Try
Packing for any kind of adventure can be tricky. If it’s your first time hiking it through a rainforest, spending nights swinging in a hammock, or surviving off whatever you have in your boat, here are some pro tips from our trip to the Amazon. Together, Madeline and I had the trip of a lifetime … Continue reading Amazon Rainforest Packing List
When it comes down to it, the Amazon rainforest is really a place of mystery. Do people visit? Do they come back? Are there scary indigenous people who turn tourists into shrunken heads? When you have to take a plane, a car, and a boat to get there, you know you're off the beaten path. … Continue reading Amazon Rainforest
I cannot imagine a better way to see the locks of the Panama Canal than by ship, as it was always intended. A cruise is definitely a plush option. The day we got to the locks we were up before the sun, claiming a good spot to stand among everyone hanging over the railing. The … Continue reading Panama Canal by Cruise
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