Colombia

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Rosario Islands, Cartagena

Top 15 Travel Tips for Colombia

Colombia was one of the most exciting and unique destinations I’ve visited in a while. I had an incredible time and learned a ton while…

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Things to do in Guatape

10 Fun Things to do in Guatape

If you’re looking for some unique and fun things to do in Guatape, you’re in the right place. Guatapé is one of the most vibrant…

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Cartagena Travel Guide

The Ultimate Guide to One Day in Cartagena

If you’re looking for the best things to do with one day in Cartagena, this guide is for you. Cartagena is one of the most…

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What's your favorite part of solo traveling? Mine

What's your favorite part of solo traveling?

Mine is getting to wake up before sunrise to experience moments like these.

I also love the quiet of early morning, especially in places that are normally packed with tourists.

It makes me feel like the place is all mine, even if just for a few minutes.

Have you ever traveled solo? If not, how come? L

Have you ever traveled solo? If not, how come?

Let me know what's stopping you in the comments below. You can be honest! 👇

Does it sound boring, lonely, maybe just weird?

Visiting Little Havana in Miami reminded me that a

Visiting Little Havana in Miami reminded me that as tourists, we often barely scratch the surface of the places we visit.

At first glance, Calle Ocho in Little Havana looks like a typical working-class immigrant neighborhood. It's lined with Cuban shops and restaurants owned by Cuban immigrants, and in many cases, now their children.

Following the Cuban Revolution of 1959, about 500,000 Cubans immigrated to Miami, many of whom (not all) ended up in Little Havana.

What you typically don't see as a tourist are all the incredible people around you and the stories they brought with them. Some of which are so inspiring, while others are truly heartbreaking.

During my visit to Miami last month, I joined a food and culture tour of Little Havana. We got to try traditional Cuban cuisine, mojitos, and pastries, visit a cigar shop, and learn about the history of Little Havana and the people who live there.

My favorite part? Meeting the shop owners and hearing their stories about life in Cuba before coming to the US, how they ended up in Little Havana, and what life has been like since moving to Miami. Their stories will humble you.

These experiences are what travel should be about and why I think more people (from the US especially) need to travel.

Set out somewhere new and unfamiliar with your eyes and ears open and your mouth shut. Then watch your world open up. I know mine did.

Shout out to Mirka from @miami_culinary_tours for an incredible time. Thank you for sharing these stories with me.

Was supposed to visit the real Havana this year on

Was supposed to visit the real Havana this year on a trip to Cuba in September, but what is 2020 without another change of plans? 🤷‍♀️

To be honest, I quite enjoyed learning about the history of Little Havana and the Cuban people in Miami.

How have you had to pivot this year? Anything last minute changes turn out better than expected? 🤔

Mojito anyone? I joined a food tour in Little Ha

Mojito anyone?

I joined a food tour in Little Havana during my trip to Miami last week.

Naturally, this handmade Mojito with fresh mint and sugar cane was my favorite part. Can you blame me? 🤷‍♀️

What's your favorite cocktail? 🍸

What new skills are you learning in 2020? Since m

What new skills are you learning in 2020?

Since my travel opportunities have greatly diminished this year, I've decided to work on improving my skills in blogging, photography, social media, SEO, and everything else that comes with running a successful travel blog these days.

Recently, I've been trying to learn more about photography composition, editing and posing. So for the next few weeks my IG content will come in the form of a photo series, with 3 photos each.

This is part experiment, part education, part self-expression. I hope you like it. If not, I'm sure you'll let me know in the comments. 😉

Meanwhile, here's another picture of those rocks in Miami.

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