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What Its Like Flying Copa Airlines for The First Time (With a Panama Layover)

Leave a Comment / Blog, South America / By Abby

Flight Specs Boarding Copa Airlines’ tagline is the most punctual airline in Latin America, and I have to agree! Copa made boarding a breeze by providing clear instructions on which groups were going first, hostess aiding people to their seats, and taking off at a timely manner. Compared to my other international experiences, Copa did […]

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5 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Brazil

Blog, South America / By Abby

5 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Brazil Portuguese is Brazil’s Primary Language The Portuguese colonized Brazil, so despite being located in South America among other Spanish-speaking countries, Brazilians speak Portuguese. More often than not, if you try to speak English or Spanish to a local, they will not understand you. Exceptions can be made

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Lush garden surrounding Pedra da Gávea rock in Rio de Janiero

The Ultimate 2025 Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide

Blog, South America, Travel Guide / By Abby

Imagine this — you’re on the beach as the sun sets behind the Morro Dois Irmaos mountains — casting a golden hue over the sky. You have a chilled coconut in one hand and garlic steamed-corn in another. Children are tossing a foot ball in a ring along the shoreline and samba music thrums in

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Complete Travel Guide to Lamu, Kenya: Where to Stay, What to Do & When to Go

Africa, Blog, Solo / By Abby

Where is Lamu? Lamu, Kenya is a charming island located off the east coast of Africa. Resting alongside the Indian ocean, Lamu is part of an Archipelago that includes Lamu Old Town, Manda, and Pate Island. Thanks to Lamu’s proximity to the equator and Indian ocean, the weather is often hot and tropical for most

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Visiting Kenya

Africa, Blog / By Abby

As always, it is important to do research on the season that you’ll be traveling in when visiting Kenya. Kenya is a large country with diverse geographical terrains, so weather can vary significantly depending on where you are in the country. Having a crisp understanding of where you will be traveling within Kenya will help

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Ultimate Guide to Staying at Mara Chui Resort in Masai Mara

Africa, Blog / By Abby

Ultimate Guide to Staying at Mara Chui Resort in Masai Mara While touring the Masai Mara national park in Kenya, I stayed at the Mara Chui Resort. This mid-range accommodation sits within the natural reserve, overlooking the Oloolamutia Hills. Choosing a mid-range accommodation was the right decision for my mom and me. We had all

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Ultimate Kenya Travel Guide | Everything You Need to Know

Africa, Blog / By Abby

Ultimate Kenya Travel Guide | Everything You Need to Know Imagine being only 12 feet away from a territorial lion or riding alongside an African elephant. A visit to your local safari museum could never compare to the thrill of a real African safari experience. As my plane descended into Nairobi, a wave of excitement

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The Best Way to Tour South of France | 24 Hour Guide

Blog, Europe, Solo / By Abby

There’s nothing better than a chilled aperol spritz, the sun shining on your skin, and a phone set to Do Not Disturb. All while surrounded by pastel-colored French homes. The South of France is one of those places you visit and realize social media didn’t lie. The ocean is a deep, crystal blue, and the

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8 Common Mistakes to Avoid In Paris (+Travel Tips)

Blog, Europe, Solo / By Abby

8 Common Mistakes to Avoid In Paris (+Travel Tips) Updated March 2025 Unlike many travel influencers who seemingly craft perfectly curated itineraries—where nothing ever goes wrong— my first trip to Paris wasn’t exactly perfect. Alright, I’m being hard on myself, but I still feel like my time in Paris could have been better. A combination

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The Best Things To Do in Paris 2025

Blog, Europe, Solo / By Abby

The Best Things To Do in Paris 2025 Updated February 2025 My tour in Europe was coming to an end, but I couldn’t return to America without visiting the coveted city of love—or should I say, the city of cigarettes and rats (just kidding!). Paris had always been a dream destination. A french barrette, a

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