I’ve been to 145 countries and thought I’d seen some of the craziest travel bans and strictest entry rules — then 2026 happened. Now there’s more, and I’ve had to adjust my travel goals and plans more than ever. Between politics, safety policies, and domestic controls, some places are closed to U.S. Citizens outright, and others seem like velvet-roped clubs:...
“The REAL Cuba: In Their Voices” is a documentary about the young artists and entrepreneurs in Cuba, who are creating their own type of revolution. Please hit the CC button to turn on subtitles and translations! Cuba is more than a place that seems whimsical because it’s “stuck in a time capsule” and has cool old cars, cigars, rum, and...
Basically everything you could ever want or need to know about what to do in and out of Havana, Cuba! Includes local tips, secrets, directions, and more!
In 2014 I traveled solo for the first time, and decided that traveling the world was all I wanted to do. In 2015 I cut ties with anything holding me back, said f*ck it, worked my ass off, and made it to 10 countries in just one year. But counting countries was definitely not what my goal was. My goal was to really experience new things, and push myself to conquer...
Winter usually means cold weather for many people, but don’t forget that half of the world is in the opposite season! Well, technically even for some people in the U.S. like me, who live in year-round sunshine and warmth! But while many people flock away from the cold to warmer destination in the winter, I like to flock to the snow since I never get to have a...
I’ve traveled to 6 continents and over 30 countries, yet my “to-go” list continues to grow. So to keep learning about new places and inspiring myself and you to keep traveling, I’ll add a new awesome place each week for Wanderlust Wednesday! Siquijor, Philippines Photo by: WengWengWonders.com While doing my research for my upcoming trip to the...
When travel opened up to Cuba, I was one of the first people to get to go from the U.S. on a “family visit” visa. I was sent by GeoChic Magazine to write their main editorial about Cuba, and also a personal editorial as I discovered my roots in Cuba by traveling to the town where my grandparents lived. I followed a hidden journal I found after my...
by Alyssa Ramos Unless you’re purposely trying to be alone, or on a deserted island, the chances of you actually being alone when you travel solo are quite skinny. I’m not saying that you’re always going to have a buddy that you know around, but I am saying that it’s really not that hard to strike up a conversation with a potential new buddy...
That’s the thing about Cuba — it’s a living time capsule where romance prevails and there’s a general appreciation and respect for each other. By Alyssa Ramos via GeoChic.com Fierce notes from a rusted trumpet wail and dance through the dry, salty Havana air that whirls along the Malecón at sunset. The trumpet player with his frayed fedora hat and cotton pants is one...
Have you ever traveled to certain countries that you just couldn’t help but notice how attractive the people were? Or do you have an attraction for certain features that are relative to certain countries? I mean, you have to notice that some countries are pretty much stereotyped for having hot people, right? Otherwise people wouldn’t have a...