Tag: travel
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Best of Hawaiʻi 🌺- Big Island (Hawaiʻi Island) ❤️
Introducing this series: Since August 2024, I have been living and working across the islands of Hawaiʻi. I began on Big Island, then worked my way up to Maui, Oahu, Molokai, and Kauai, where I am currently writing this. I am extremely fortunate to have spent several weeks on each island, exploring the most beautiful…
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Is Traveling a Form of Modern-Day Colonialism?
Listen to the audio version of this article on my podcast gottacaseofwanderlust! A foreword before reading Neocolonialism is a controversial yet important topic to discuss in conversations about responsible tourism. My intent with this article is not to shame (as I am far from a perfect traveler myself), but to spread awareness based on research…
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How to travel alone: A guide to becoming more comfortable with your own company
Solo traveling is a way to experience a destination most intimately and profoundly, but to solo travel, you need to be equipped with the knowledge of how to be alone.
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The Journey to Solitude
The significance and steps to travel solo Do you want to travel but have no one to go with? Perfect. Because all you need is yourself! Why solo travel? Solo traveling is an adventure that I recommend to everyone. Undoubtedly, it’s a completely different experience than traveling with someone else; your trip becomes a more…
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Alicante: A Photo Travel Diary
February 2025 Alicante stole my heart in so many ways. For one, I celebrated Valentine’s Day here on a little solo date/trip. For the past several years, I’ve redefined this day that’s traditionally spent with your significant other, and treat it as a day of love in all forms — most especially, self-love. Because there…
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10 mindset shifts about travel (least to most controversial)
How my travel opinions have changed since I first began solo traveling: To hear this in audio format, listen to the podcast episode here: Table of Contents If you know me or have even briefly met me, you know I love to travel. I’ve had a deep desire to explore the world for as long…
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Malta: A Photo Travel Diary
January 2025 Islands just capture my entire heart and soul. Malta was a dreamscape and a manifestation of what heaven on Earth is like. I say this after every trip, but Malta is the most beautiful place I’ve ever been. From the melted turquoise waters, incredible gastronomy, and friendly locals — it’s a place I…
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Andalucía: A Photo Travel Diary
January 2025 A week in the Southern part of Spain was simply not enough. I spent 3 days in Sevilla, 3 days in Granada, and 1 day in Córdoba. I adored the sun-drenched small village-style houses bursting with flora, the orange trees everywhere, and the relaxed atmosphere of each city, which was unique in its…
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The “Don’t’s” of Dining in Spain
The restaurant scene was one of the greatest cultural shocks I experienced coming to Spain from the United States. From customer service to mealtime hours, Spain is certainly a different world regarding eating out. Here are some tips you should know before visiting a bar or restaurant in Spain. 1. Don’t come starving Trust me…
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Doing it Solo: Why, How, and Tips for Solo Female Traveling
Why I Solo Travel: I am often met with surprise when I tell others that I’m traveling somewhere alone. Eyebrows raise, and I am either met with a, “Wow that’s brave of you,” or “That’s cool, but I’m too scared to travel solo.” In response, I nod because their reactions are valid — but it’s…