Traveling with friends is either a huge nightmare or the best trip ever! Okay fine. Something in between is also possible, but we mostly hope for the best and are scared of the worst. I’ve traveled with a couple of …
“Wow, do travel agents really travel for free?” “Do you ever work?” “Wow! Sounds like you have the best job ever!?” “I thought all travel agents went out of business 50 years ago?” I’ve been a travel agent for over …
**Trigger warning: talk of sexual abuse** I was right out of college and moving to Florida for a job. I had things semi lined up and was starting a new chapter of my life. Unfortunately, the job fell through and …
Our taxi wound through the colorful cobblestone streets of Cartagena, carefully navigating the one-ways to our hostel in the middle of the old town. My friend and I had spent the night prior sitting on the rooftop of our hostel …
This year, the EU decided that all citizens that turn 18 will be gifted a free interrail ticket (known as Eurail outside of Europe). From a political side, it’s supposed to enhance the feeling of belonging to Europe rather than just …
I often get questions about my race and nationality from Americans as well as foreigners. Being a biracial American leaves a lot of people in a fumble. “You are Latina, but you don’t act like it. You are white, but …
