Reading Time: 10 minutes A list of open once in a lifetime opportunities (for now) for young people to apply to. Most are partially or completely funded, and travel internationally.
Reading Time: 5 minutes Welcome to sunny San Diego! Arguably one of the best cities in the United States, SD is famous for its historic Gaslamp District, beautiful beaches, and proximity to Mexico. One quality that it’s not known for is its diversity–especially for African Americans, who only make up 6.4% of the entire city’s Continue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutes More often than not, flights can be the most expensive part of a trip. And the most common question I receive as a travel blogger is “what are your tips for snagging the cheapest flights?” Well, more than the time of year, booking at 2AM on a Tuesday (myth) or Continue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutes In January of 2020, I traveled with the ASEAN Youth Friendship Network (AYFN) to Seoul, South Korea on a funded travel opportunity. Sometimes these opps ask applicants to submit a video application and I’ve received multiple requests to share my successful video application. Below you’ll find their video application guidelines Continue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Republic of Georgia may be a country you’ve never heard of before, but after these photos, I guarantee you will be Googling cheap flights to Tbilisi. You’ll discover beautiful mountain landscapes, delicious wine from a culture that has been producing for more than 8,000 years, and interesting hints of Continue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutes Personally, I travel to learn about and experience the world—not to obsess over my physique. But while you will never see me pass up a chicken alfredo or a mai tai, I also try to prevent binging unnecessarily while on vacation. Here are some simple, easy tips to not maintain Continue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutes I’ve been in the “influencer” game since 2013, specifically in the travel niche. In no way am I an expert in influence (anyone who says they are is lying), but I’ve seen my fair share of the good and bad of this work. And inevitably, the ambition to build our Continue Reading
Reading Time: 6 minutes Dubai, UAE is one of the most spectacular, awe-inspiring, and modern cities in the world. But despite being the modern international hub that as it is, Dubai is still a majority-Muslim country, and the culture still reflects that. One of the most common questions I had even before I moved here Continue Reading