Category Archives: Travel Tips

13 Unique Ways to Ethically Connect with Local Culture Abroad + Mistakes to Avoid

In light of successfully completing another heritage tour through the Dominican Republic, I wanted to...

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Important Questions to Ask Before Committing to Pet/House Sitting Abroad

House sitting is a wonderful tool for travelers, especially digital nomads, to spend time abroad...

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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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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On Minimalism

Minimalism has always been contrary to who I am: a multicultural, multilingual, multiracial, colorful, jack of all trades, world traveler. Except, maybe...

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Learning How to Swim as an Adult

Growing up in the Bronx, New York to Dominican-born-and-raised parents can make for an excellent recipe...

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