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How to Avoid High AirBnB Fees

Raise your hand if you want to know how to avoid Airbnb’s high fees! Seriously though, how much does it suck when you think you’ve found a great deal, then when you go to book, Airbnb adds on a couple hundred dollars in fees? No bueno. While it is slightly more risky to avoid them (and slightly risky for me to even post this), sometimes it has to be done...

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Safe Transportation Options in Tulum, Playa del Carmen, and Cancun

You may have heard about the recent crimes against Uber drivers in Cancun, so here is my safe transportation options in Tulum, Playa del Carmen, and Cancun. Please note: I have been going to this area for years and I now also own a condo in Tulum. I absolutely love this region, and I am aware of potential dangers, but I have always stuck to my safety pre-cautions...

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Last Minute Antarctica Discounts in Early 2023!

If it’s your dream to go to Antarctica but not exactly in your budget, bookmark this page! I’ll be sharing any last minute Antarctica discounts that I come across! I’ve just been sent some 40% off deals from the company I recently went with, and they’re pretty awesome! Check out the table below and fill out the form to get more information or...

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Sea Kayaking in Antarctica TIPS

Can you imagine sea kayaking in Antarctica? While penguins dart like torpedoes underneath you, and icebergs show off their many shades of blue that plunge down into the dark abyss below? Ok maybe that last part was a bit morbid. But anyway! Sea Kayaking in Antarctica is one of the top in-demand additional activities you can sign up for! But it’s hard to get a spot...

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Have You Heard of Burundi? A True Hidden Gem in East Africa

Have you heard of the country Burundi? Well, you probably have if you’ve found this post, but I’ll go ahead and tell you about it anyway! Burundi is a a very unique hidden gem that’s part of East Africa, and often overlooked thanks to its popular neighbors; Tanzania, Rwanda, and Uganda. To be compeltely honest, I only found out about Burundi because I zoomed in on...

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12 Safe Dating Tips Abroad in 2024

If dating isn’t hard enough, some of us went and added the hurdle of trying to date abroad. And then if that wasn’t already hard, we then got the extra almost impassable obstacle; dating abroad during a pandemic. Ladies and, well probably mostly ladies, I bring to you, my 12 Safe Dating Tips Abroad in 2024! OH! Did I mention I’m a full time nomad...

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The Girl Who Wears Gowns in Antarctica (a mini novel)

2017 2022 When I first started traveling solo at what-I-thought-was-the-old-age of 26, I thought there was no way in hell I’d ever make it to my top bucketlist destination; Antarctica. It was just too expensive for formerly-broke-me, and as hard as I tried to pitch it as a collaboration (AKA for free in exchange for social media and blog posts), I was initially...

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22 Safe Destinations to Travel to in 2024

If you think times are tough for travel and work right now, imagine being a travel blogger! I’ve still managed to travel quite a bit (15 countries last year on 6 continents), I just now do it a lot more cautiously and safely. By the way, I’m talking mostly about virus-safety for once. But I’ve added in the regular safety aspect as well when choosing...

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Why Influencer-Hosted Group Trips are the New Travel Trend for Solo Travelers in 2021

Six years ago, Alyssa Ramos of MyLifesATravelMovie hosted the first ever influencer-hosted group trips, starting with an eight person trip to Iceland. Fast forward to today, and Ramos has now hosted close to twenty trips, on all seven continents, with over two-hundred people, who are mostly her Instagram followers. She also has five more fully booked trips in 2021...