3 Reasons to Fall in Love with Curacao

I can’t lie, I was today years old when I learned how to pronounce Curacao. (For those who are still unsure, its Kur-uh-saw.) Curacao is located in the southern Caribbean sea just 40 miles off the coast of Venezuela. I fell in love with this quaint island. I was attracted to Curacao’s laid back vibe….

Simple ways to save money to travel

The most common question I am asked, “So how do you afford to travel?” My friends got mad jokes so I usually have to make it clear that I don’t have a sugar daddy OR trust fund. My typical response, ‘ummm I save and plan my trips.’ Well duhh….but how? The simplest answer is over…

5 Things I loved about Seattle

First and foremost, Seattle is such an amazingly vibrant city with so much life! I remember riding on light rail train from the airport and being mesmerized by all the green trees and water, yes the water!  Aside from the daily rain showers, there is plenty of water ways throughout the city giving it so…

Cultural Pursuits: Trinidad & Tobago

I left the country for the first time following my freshmen year of college. The summer of 2006, I packed my bags and headed to the twin island country of Trinidad and Tobago. While my peers were thrilled to study aboard in Europe; the West Indies was calling me. Beyond learning more about the African…