Author Archives: Isabelle

Dealing with Travel Burnout: Why it Happens & How to Overcome it

I never thought I would get here. Standing in a hotel room in Myanmar, feeling...

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Ten Reasons to End the U.S. Embargo Against Cuba

Don't think the embargo should end? Here are 10 reasons that will change your mind.

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Rapidly Changing Brooklyn & the Perpetual Fear of Displacement in NYC

The clamor of metal clanks, wooden plows, and electric drills from local construction sites have been...

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Best Clear Water Beaches in the World Favorited by Travelers

The cold weather is among us in full force. For many in the Northern Hemisphere,...

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Mongolia Travel Tips: 11 Things To Know Before You Travel to Mongolia

Mongolia is an enchantment for travelers interested in history, culture, nature, and adventure travel. And...

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Why I am “Dominican Abroad” and Not “American Abroad”

What does it mean to be an American? We are a 236-year-old relatively nascent country...

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Why I Will NOT Boycott Travel to Myanmar & What You Can Do to Help

Myanmar has been making headlines across news platforms and social media for its military’s persecution...

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Studying in Havana: 10 Things to Get Used To About Life in Cuba

Three trips to Cuba just weren’t enough. I still yearned to spend more time in...

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Bucket-list of Havana’s BEST: Nightlife, Art Scene, Restaurants, & More

Like many, I’ve been intrigued by the elusive island for years. The island embraced me...

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Quick Summary of What’s Happening in Myanmar: Who Are The Rohingya? & More

Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is a country of 55 million people, uniquely situated between...

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