This article contains affiliate links from our partners. We may receive a small commission if you purchase through the links – at no extra cost. Please read our Disclosure for more information. Certain checkmarks are inevitable when traveling. One of those checkmarks to complete is packing. Packing is an essential part of the journey but…
9 Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health While Abroad
We have become more open about discussing mental health and wellness as a society. Young people especially have become the driving force in the discussion about how to care for our wellness. We see great people like Simon Biles taking a break from competing at the 2020 Olympics because of their mental health, demonstrating that…
Solo Travel Planning for Young Women
Solo traveling has gained much popularity for young women in recent years. It has gone from a luxury for the rich and famous to everyday people because of how mainstream social media has made it. Gen Z is among the frequent travelers traveling for more than 29 days a year; there is a fantastic reason…
How Young Women Can Benefit From Solo Traveling?
There has been a recent change in mentality regarding traveling. Once seen as a luxury, traveling has become a regular aspect for many people. Whenever I meet older people, especially older women, and tell them about my travel adventures, they marvel at the courage young people and young women have to travel and experience different…
5 Ways to be Financially Conscious When Living Abroad.
What is one of the crucial aspects of growing up? When did you know you were becoming an adult? For some people, growing up means moving out of your family house. Others say they knew they were becoming adults when they got their first job. Not only was navigating life abroad an indicator that I…
5 Financial Opportunities to Study Abroad For Undergraduate Students
They say money cannot buy happiness, and in some cases, that’s true. However, money facilitates things and ambitions that give you happiness. For that reason, we all seek money. I knew I wanted to study abroad before going to college. My first attempt to go overseas occurred in the spring of my sophomore year in…
How Transferwise Can Save Your Time Abroad- A Transferwise Review
Dear Readers, Before diving into this post, I want to let you know that I will never advertise or recommend a product or service that I do not use first-hand or that I do not see personal value for myself or you. The goal of this community, and the main reason I started this blog,…
8 Couple Friendly European Destinations for Valentine’s Day 2024
No continent screams, “Come here for Valentine’s Day,” like the Old Continent. Valentine’s Day in Europe is a must-have adventure for couples of every age. In previous posts(click here), we have discussed several reasons why Europe is a perfect destination for Americans seeking a new adventure, and there is no better time to have an…
7 Must-Dos When You Check In at a Hotel
Accommodation is one of the most essential things you must prepare for when you travel. Having a safe roof over your head is a basic necessity and tops the list of priorities as a traveler. In today’s markets, there are many options to choose from when it comes to finding accommodations. You can stay with…
7 Factors American Students Should Consider When Planning to Study Abroad
One of the pressing questions I get is, “How did you decide to study abroad, or how did you prepare to study abroad?” Sometimes, students tell me they want to study abroad but do not know how to balance it with their majors. Most students worry that they do not have the finances to sponsor…
5 Reasons Amazon Is Travelers’ Preferred Shopping Center
( This post contains Amazon affiliate Links. When you make a purchase, we make a purchase using our links, and we make a commission at no extra cost to you.) In a previous post, we discussed how Amazon is perfect for travel packing. In this post, we dissect the five reasons Amazon is travelers’ preferred…
Travel Planning For the New Year
A new year is here, and with that comes new year resolutions. If there was any year to make your dreams of traveling a reality, this is the year. 2024 is the second full year we have post the global pandemic. After experiencing the devasting toll of the pandemic, people are leaving their comfort zones…
Christmas Diary: My Family & Christmas
Dear Readers, First, I hope you had a Merry Christmas, and I wish you a happy new year. I hope your celebrations encompassed love, laughter, and joy. Christmas Day was a wonderful day. I convinced my family to go all out for Christmas for the first time. We officially had our first “American” Christmas. I…
How To Spend The Holidays in a Small Town?
It is that time of the year again! It is Christmas time. Everyone has their decorations out, and communities gather around doing good deeds and fellowship. Christmas time invites you to enter a magical world where it is hard to be sad, and you encounter kindness from every person you meet. No time in the…
5 Reasons To Move to Washington, DC
As a political science and international relations major, there are few cities in the world that I dreamt about living in that will benefit my personal and professional life. Some of those cities include Brussels, Paris, New York City, Geneva, and Washington, DC. Although I loved my experiences in Brussels, Paris & New York City(I…