Most people travel to places like Rio for the sun and the scene. That was also my plan until I discovered a place that immediately spoke to my heart and reminded me of my ancestral roots. From the outside on the surface, you see the romanticized version of Brazil; skimpy swimwear, the biggest Carnaval on […]
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I am quite impatient when it comes to navigating airports. Anything that can get me through the line quicker I use to get me through the line quicker. But it all comes with a cost. A few years ago, a TSA PreCheck memberships was worth its weight in gold. I always felt a sense of
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Forget everything you’ve heard about Rio de Janeiro. Really. Only about half of it is true anyway. I spent years pushing Rio farther and farther down my “must visit” list until a Brazilian friend invited me to join her in Rio for a few days. The caveat, she would be working and would have little
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Not all airports are created equal. I understand this better than many simply because I have traveled quite a bit. Connections are the worst. When you have a ton of time, the gate is right next door but when you are tight on time, the gate is forever away. This is more challenging than necessary
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When you think of Japan, you immediately think Tokyo. Read my blog on The Tokyo You Should Know for some insight. Travelers set their sites on Tokyo and never consider exploring further. Big Mistake. While Tokyo is fabulous, you are missing so much if you never step outside of the capital to discover Japan’s cultural
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Before you get on the plane to head to a new country, you are certain to get request from everyone you know to bring them something back. People yearn to live vicariously through your adventures. So you go on a search for that iconic souvenir that reminds you of your trip and says “you were
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I would wager a bet that an experience in Taipei, Taiwan is not on your travel radar. This small island off the coast of mainland China is a bit elusive. But if you are thinking of heading to Asia in fall or winter, I would highly recommend adding Taipei to your destination list. Aside from
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The US Passport has long been considered one of the best passports to hold if you love traveling. It has a high acceptance in many countries and minimal requirements for visitor visas. It was like a fast pass to the world’s best experiences where until recently, US visitors with a valid passport were granted easy
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There are few countries in Asia that have sparked as much curiosity as I have had about Korea. The north was off limits and the south was where members of the military were stationed. Then “Gangnam Style” topped the charts literally one line for the entire song highlighting this area of South Korea as trendy
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I am pretty ambitious when it comes to traveling abroad and try to get the most out of every single trip. The vast majority of my trips abroad have included stops in multiple countries. And I am not alone. Over 40% of international travelers visit more than one country per trip. A few airlines are
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