First of all, let’s stop pretending you don’t care about likes and comments on your Instagram posts. We millennials are a vain generation and even though Instagram interactions won’t pay your bills, unless you’re getting booked through your bio, likes matter. If you’re a blogger or a business owner, Instagram activity is just one of…
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How to Jump at Crop Over
Both of my parents are from the lovely island of Barbados. Growing up they would send my siblings and I to the country to stay with our paternal grandmother for the summer. One of my fondest memories is of watching the Kadooment celebration that signifies the end of Crop Over. Seeing the men and women…
5 to Survive: Cuba
I’ve just returned from a 5 day trip to Cuba. While there, my group and I visited the cities of Havana, Viñales, and Trinidad. The island is beautifully resilient and I struggle to describe my experience there. However, I’d like to give some tips that’ll help your trip go smoothly. If you are in the…
Chilladelphia: Made in America 2016
Labor Day weekend is an expensive time to travel from the States. I had fully intended to visit Denver during the holiday weekend, however flights were averaging $450 from NYC airports. One of the most important keys to travelling on a budget is flexibility. Upon realizing that flights to Denver were out of my budget,…
5 to Survive: Spain
Viva España! I’ve just returned from 10 days in Lisbon, Barcelona, Rome, and Ibiza. This year I’ve been to 10 countries in Europe, and Spain has worked its way up to my top five. My best friend and I have taken a trip together every year since we graduated from college. This year she got…
5 to Survive: Iceland
Iceland seems to be on sale in 2016. I’ve seen deals from all over the East Coast and budget carriers, such as WOW Air and JetBlue, fly into KEF (Reykjavik) regularly. If you’re not interested in spending more than 24 hours in the country both Icelandair and WOW Air offer stopovers en route to destinations in Europe….
5 to Survive: Colombia
Colombia es mi hogar lejos de mi hogar. This country is hands down one of my favorite places I’ve visited to date. The food was amazing, the nightlife is booming, and there is an abundance of beautiful art. My best friend and I scored a flight deal from JFK to BAQ for $252 via The Flight Deal….
5 to Survive: Amsterdam
Every year my sister and I take an international trip together. This helps us bond and experience new cultures simultaneously. Last year we visited the United Arab Emirates and this year we explored 5 countries in Western Europe (Germany, Holland, France, Belgium, and Denmark) over the course of 10 days. I had no expectations for…
Saudades de Salvador da Bahia
Saudade is a Portuguese word that has no English equivalent. Defining it as missing something or someone is insufficient. On a basic level it can mean a deep longing or feeling of nostalgia. I can think of no better word to describe my feelings for Salvador da Bahia. One of the most wonderful experiences I…
5 to Survive: Brazil
Olá! I’ve just returned from a 5 day trip to Brazil (Salvador da Bahia & Rio de Janeiro). I was so in love with the country that I started writing this article while there. Brazil has been in the media frequently lately for everything from zika to the Olympics. Several people discouraged me from visiting,…
Western Europe
Assorted pics from Western Europe
Iceland
Assorted pics from Iceland
Surviving on a Shoestring 