I always assumed people who went on African safaris had a lot of money. When you google safaris, whether in Tanzania, Botswana, or South Africa, the price seems to always be a minimum of $3000 (and that’s on the low-end). African safaris also seem to be a time-consuming venture, and since I had just finished …
Every time we travel to a new country, there are adventures to be had and lessons to be learned. Brazil overall required taking the same precautions I always take on a solo adventure, i.e. don’t go out after dark, stay vigilant always, always leave my passport in a safe, and keep one credit card hidden …
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The Taj Mahal is one of the 7 new wonders of the world. It is an Islamic marble mausoleum, and the intricate (and clearly, expensive) design is a sight to behold. Because the Taj Mahal is a world wonder, and the most visited tourist spot in all of India, it is safe to assume it …
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In a country as large as India, Jaipur is one of the most unique and magical places. The entire city is pink. In 1876, Prince Albert was to take a tour of India. To prepare for his arrival, Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II had the whole city painted pink, as it was considered the color …
Most travelers head to Chile to explore the Atacama Desert, also known as the driest place on planet Earth, in the north. Perhaps, they use Chile as a way to migrate south before heading into Antarctica on the Drake Passage. However, when flying into Chile, it’s likely that you’ll have some time in Santiago. What’s …
The never-ending concern of whether us women feel safe traveling alone will forever linger. One of the most concerning destinations in media is Egypt. Should women travel alone to Egypt? It’s a subjective question, but after having gone there alone, I enjoyed my time so much there that I plan to return. Here’s my personal …
I had heard Brazil is cheap, but just how cheap is it? I visited Rio de Janeiro and Foz do Iguaçu in January 2023, which is prime high season. As if January wasn’t already an extremely busy time to visit, I was there in early January, so also had to deal with the influx of …
Many women who travel to New York will have to ask the daunting question we all do when we travel anywhere: Is New York safe for women? While safety is subjective, I’ve lived in NYC for over 10 years and have taken myself out on many solo date nights. Some places are just better equipped …
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As White Lotus Season 2 comes to a conclusion, the desire to travel to Sicily has rapidly increased. This is long overdue, as Sicily is fairly overlooked in comparison to mainland Italy. There are so many reasons to visit Sicily, and after I went in June of 2021, I can confirm a revisit will be …
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Out of all of the cities and airports in the world, I’ve had the most layovers in Istanbul. With Turkish Airlines offering an extended stopover program, there’s no reason to not try to see the city. Though 24 hours is not nearly enough for not only Istanbul, but the vast, beautiful country that is Türkiye …
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