Author Archives: Isabelle
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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Ten Common Misconceptions About Me, A Dominican-American Abroad
“I wish I had your perfect life.” An Instagram user sent me this message recently....
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The Trump Administration’s Changes to Cuba Travel
A lot of folks have been asking me my opinion on the legal changes to...
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Eating Healthy in Cuba, Despite Scarcity
In Cuba, healthy eating often takes a back seat in the country’s long list of...
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Celebrating the Thai New Year – Why I Loved and Hated Songkran
“Make sure you buy the biggest and baddest water gun!” my friend Brian gushed. He’s...
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7 Days in Morocco Highlights: Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Zagora & Sahara Desert
Traveling through Morocco was a journey of pure enchantment. Morocco was red, alive, spicy, French,...
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Costa Rica’s Best Hidden Gems & Unique Places to Visit
Costa Rica is a mélange of soaring mountains, volcanoes, beaches, jungles, waterfalls, hot springs– you...
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Cuban Class System: Who is Rich in Cuba?
Fidel Castro’s vision for post-revolution Cuba was an independent nation without classism. He preached for...
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