Where in the world is Malta? I'm glad you asked. Malta is a small Mediterranean island nation south of Sicily, Italy. I found myself in Malta due to finding an unbelievably inexpensive flight for $387 last year. The capital of Malta is Valletta. Malta is made up of three islands: Malta, Comino, and Gozo. The …
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When searching for a flight, many people opt for nonstop flights. It makes sense to a point. Most people want to arrive with as few hassles as possible. Keep in mind, with international travel, chances are high you will have a layover. I have a love hate relationship with layovers. I don’t mind layovers unless …
For most of my young adult life, I assumed I would one day get married and eventually have children. I figured 25 would be a good age to do both. After I finished college, grad school, and later the Peace Corps, my priorities shifted. As I began to travel more frequently, I quickly realized how …
One of the questions I'm asked most often is how I'm able to travel so frequently. Well folks I have to admit there's a method to the madness. I am not blessed with a job that has unlimited vacation days, but hopefully that will change one day. However, I believe in NOT leaving any vacation day …
As much as I love traveling, I admit it can be an expensive hobby. Therefore, I'm always looking for ways to save money and increase my travel fund. Here are a few tips to save money for your next dream vacation! Set up automatic deductions from your salary to go to a specific savings account …
Summertime = Summer Vacation!!! It's common for a lot of people on vacation to skimp on gym time. However, if you're like me, and don't want to see a big surge on the scale when you get back from vacation, then you know what you have to do. I know I can't afford to spend …
Why Lebanon? When I told people I was planning on visiting Lebanon, the immediate first question was is it safe and why? When I was in middle school or high school, I recall watching an episode of the Fresh Prince and Uncle Phil saying something about Beirut. I’m sure at the time I didn’t even …
Are you planning a trip to Jordan to visit Petra? In 2017, I got the chance to visit Petra with my wonderful parents. If you’re not familiar with the significance of Petra, you’re not alone. Petra is one of the Seven Wonders of the World which makes it popular with people from all over the …
In 2007, I traveled to Salvador Bahia, Brazil with my brother. Brazil has long been one of my favorite countries because of my initial trip in 2007. Since my first time in Brazil, I had been itching to return and finally visit Rio de Janeiro. In March 2019, my husband and I eagerly arrived in …
Where in the world is Curacao? After telling friends and family, I was visiting Curacao, the next immediate question was where is that? Curacao is a Lesser Antilles island in the Southern Caribbean and makes up the ABC islands which consist of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao. Curacao is a Sovereign state of the Netherlands. The …
