BFF Kristina and I are planning a vacation to China in March and it happens to fall on my birthday. I have not been in the city that I live in on my birthday in 10 years. I do this on purpose. It is going to be a tour which usually isn’t my style [...]
Sometimes it can get a little boring in the Caribbean just lounging around on the beach, drinking Pina Coladas, occasionally getting off your towel to jump into the water, eating out at restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Some ole, same ole.
Well, suppose you are in Antigua and a little bored with [...]
Today I went to check up on one of my favorite travel blogs and the final post said that the author had finished up on his traveling and therefore that was the end of the blog. So, then I realized that this actually happens frequently with travel blogs. The personal journeys of the [...]
I get e-mails often from people wanting to know how to travel around the Caribbean. In the past, there really hasn’t been an easy and economical way to travel from island to island-until now!
I just read a New York Times article that easyCruise now has a cruising itinerary for those looking for [...]
So, all this talk about the Caribbean on my blog has made me miss the Caribbean. In light of that fact, I have decided to move back to the Caribbean. The Caribbean is home to me, like Texas, and I miss it so much. So starting December 1, this blog, my podcast, [...]
· Roll your clothes that you don’t mind wrinking-underwear, t-shirts, jeans. It creates more room in your bag. Another alternative is to take a zip lock bag and place your clothes inside. Then you can “vacuum pack” it so it takes up less space.
· Layer your clothes longways instead of folding. [...]
****One Girl’s Travel Essentials****
-Ear Plugs: Even if you do not normally use them, a seat near the engine or a crying baby will make you glad you had them.
-Eye Mask: This can block out a bright movie screen and let you have a good night’s rest. Also can come in handy in your hotel.
-Flannel Pillow [...]
Episode #3 (28 mins) One Girl, Her Backpack and a Passion for Travel
This podcast I’m discussing my last few months in Boston, my future trip to Antarctica, and my friends tour company in Argentina.
Episode #1 (12 mins)One girl, her backpack and a passion for travel is a brief introduction to the podcast and the host. The podcast will discuss travel for those who want to live the lifestyle of a traveler and not a tourist.
Well, finally, after planning this for three years I have opened my own travel business, Via Via Travel. Right now, the only travel products I’m offering are cruises and hotels in the Caribbean and Central and South America. I also have access to vacation villas in the Caribbean presently. While the business [...]