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Gabby Beckford

Gabby Beckford

Gabby is a multi-awardwinning creator. She is a full-time travel influencer, Gen Z travel marketing expert, and public speaker. You'll find her featured in the likes of Good Morning America, National Geographic, CNNTravel, Forbes, Travel+Leisure, and even the TEDx stage.

  • Cuba

    Debunking 9 assumptions I had about visiting Cuba as a U.S. Citizen

    by Gabby Beckford January 14, 2024
    by Gabby Beckford January 14, 2024

    Reading Time: 6 minutesWhat is Cuba really like? I answer some of the most common guesses (and misconceptions!) after my 9-day trip.

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  • Cuba

    What to donate if you’re visiting Cuba and want to ACTUALLY support the Cuban people

    by Gabby Beckford January 9, 2024
    by Gabby Beckford January 9, 2024

    Reading Time: 2 minutesShould I bring gifts to Cuba?
    Any gift for the Cuban people you bring will usually be appreciated as there are shortages of pretty much everything you could imagine. However, there are three main things that are extremely hard to come by in Cuba: medicine, clothing, and toiletries.

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    ANNOUNCEMENT: The Awardees of the 2024 Solo Not Solo Grant (powered by Packs Light x Intrepid Travel)

    by Gabby Beckford January 7, 2024
    by Gabby Beckford January 7, 2024 5 mins Reading Time:

    Reading Time: 9 minutesMeet the three (3) winners of Packs Light’s second PTO: the fully-funded Solo Not Solo Grant!

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  • Gen ZPTOStudy Abroad

    Study abroad scholarships: How I won $40,000 (and tips so you can, too)

    by Gabby Beckford December 4, 2023
    by Gabby Beckford December 4, 2023

    Reading Time: 8 minutesYou should NOT go into debt to study abroad. There are many study abroad scholarships, grants, and funding opportunities. Here’s how to start:

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  • Destination InspirationDubaiMiddle EastTravel Tips

    What can women wear in Dubai? An expat’s Guide on dress code

    by Gabby Beckford December 1, 2023
    by Gabby Beckford December 1, 2023

    Reading Time: 8 minutesHow can women dress in Dubai in 2024? What can female tourists wear in Dubai, and are there really different rules for visitors? Do women need to cover their hair?…

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  • DubaiLifestyleMiddle East

    10 things I wish I knew about Dubai before moving here

    by Gabby Beckford November 28, 2023
    by Gabby Beckford November 28, 2023

    Reading Time: 6 minutesSharing the 10 biggest things I wish I knew about Dubai before I moved here… from dating, to dinner, to dressing, to brunch!

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Gabby Beckford is the Creatorpreneur behind Packs Light. She has 500K+ followers across her platforms, Founder of SeekPTO, has given a TEDx talk, and is a 2024 ADCOLOR Influencer of the Year Finalist. She is a digital storyteller and 20-something mogul whose mission in life is to empower women to seek risk, seize opportunity, skip debt, and see the world—ASAP! Read more About Packs Light & Gabby Beckford.

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