For spring break, my friend and I traveled to a vibrant city in Colombia—Cartagena. From the moment we landed, we were greeted with bright colors, rich culture, and Caribbean heat, which made it the perfect weekend escape. I learned about this city through TikTok and fell in love with the heavy influence of Afro-Colombian culture…
Tag: solo travel
Top 5 2025 Spring Break Destinations
Spring Break is quickly approaching! Unless you have plans to stay home, now is the perfect time to start booking your trip. You can find great Spring Break hotel deals on Expedia to make the most of your vacation. This past week, I’ve b-een thinking about all the places I’d love to visit, and I…
My Top 5 Solo Travel Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
While I love traveling with others, solo travels are special and unique. For me, it is very empowering, and I love the thrill of trying something new or being somewhere new on my own. Along the way, I’ve made my share of mistakes that taught me valuable lessons. Here are five of my biggest solo…
24 Hours in Chattanooga, TN: A Solo Traveler’s Guide
After a fun night in Atlanta, where I went to a concert with one of my best friends, I decided to take a short drive up (slightly under 2 hours) to Chattanooga, TN. Due to the short drive, having the free time before going back to work, and my ongoing sense of adventure, I pre-planned…
A Solo Adventure to Lynchburg, TN
Lynchburg, Tennessee, wasn’t initially on my radar, but it became one of the most relaxing and inspiring trips I’ve taken. The journey began unexpectedly after picking up a book at an airport bookstore on my way to Cancun. This book, entitled “Love & Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel, His Master Distiller Nearest…
5 Self-Care Tips to Follow When Traveling
Traveling is an incredible adventure but can also be physically and mentally demanding. To make the most of your journey and ensure your well-being, here are five essential self-care tips to keep in mind. Please note that I AM not a licensed therapist or doctor, and these tips are based on my personal experiences. 1….
Spring Break 2019: Singapore
For Spring Break in 2019, my annual solo traveling adventure landed me in Singapore. My not so great reason for initially choosing Singapore was based off of the book “Crazy Rich Asians”. After reading about the food, glamor, and sights from the story I had to go! Thanks to the movie, Youtube bloggers, and Pinterest,…
Relaxing in Puerto Vallarta
For my birthday in 2017, I visited my friends in Los Angeles, California and had a blast! In 2018, I wanted to top that trip with the mindset that I would put my passport to use and travel out of the country. I’d been a loyal customer of Southwest Airlines and I had no idea…
Traveling with Me, Myself, and I
*Alexa, play “Me, Myself, and I” by Beyonce”* Back in 2018, I made the brave decision to spend my birthday in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. It was my first solo trip and it was the best! Check out my post about that trip here. Since then, I’ve taken a few solo international trips (along with moving…
Braids and Airplanes 