Unpacking the unpopular opinion that U.S. citizens shouldn't say they're "American", and what should be said instead!
Unpacking the unpopular opinion that U.S. citizens shouldn't say they're "American", and what should be said instead!
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:...
I just returned from another heart-stirring trip in Cuba — the island where my family is from — and this time I traveled to Trinidad and Cienfuegos, to see more of the beautiful country whose people have been suffering for over 70 years now. It’s important for me to relay accurate, safe, and legitimate information to travelers, especially from the U.S., so that...
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In my easiest AlUla travel guide, you’ll find all of the information you need to plan your trip to the beautiful desert city in Saudi Arabia! It’s also written from my perspective as a solo female traveler, and also as a “frugal yet luxurious adventurer”, if you know what I mean. I fell in love with AlUla as soon as I left the airport. I...
If you’re running low on passport pages, or if it expires within three months, use this info to get a 1 day passport renewal! If your passport is expiring or you’re running low on pages, don’t worry! Here’s how to get a 1 day passport renewal in the USA (hopefully), without using a sketchy third party platform! That’s right, you can use...
Madagascar is definitely a destination that should be on your bucketlist, but also one that you should be well prepared for. I’ve already gotten a lot of questions ranging from vaccines to drone regulations, so I’m going to go through them all to help you prepare! I will definitely disclose up front that we were told by the local guides and hotel several times that...
Let me just start this post out by saying that you have to do a Bhutan tour in order to visit the country. You cannot just go there and explore on your own. This is likely part of the country’s aim to protect their culture and holy sites, since it’s one of the few non over-tourism destinations in the world! This is a smart move, considering how many...
Socotra Island is an extremely remote, difficult, yet unique and beautiful destination, which many people don’t think to travel to. Therefore, there isn’t a lot of solid information or posts with travel tips to prepare you for a intense week there. The famous Dragon’s Blood Trees of Socotra that are only found on this island! I wasn’t aware of...
Dragon Blood Tree forest in Socotra Island – Copyright @mylifesatravelmovie Let me just start out by saying that Socotra Island is one of the most intense adventures I’ve had in my ten years of traveling solo, but absolutely worth it. This relatively small island has drastic and stunning landscapes, plus a lot of endemic plants, like the famous...