SEEKING BALANCE IN TULUM

Creativity is like any other state of being. It isn’t constant, it isn’t always controlled, it can’t be forced, and you never really know when, if, or how it will present itself. Over the past 5 months, I’ve learned this hard lesson. I went from a place of having creativity ooze out of my veins […]

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PROTECTING MY NATURAL HAIR WHILE TRAVELING

Happy New Year, everyone! I hope all of you took the time to connect to the flow of your energy over the holidays and align with all of the blessings coming your way in 2022! Today, I want to write about something that I personally haven’t seen enough of; quick, protective natural hairstyles while traveling. […]

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IS GRAND TETON WORTH SEEING?! I BEG YOUR PARDON?!: Jackson Hole & Grand Teton Blog

A quick Google search for Grand Teton National Park will populate common questions from others like, “What is the best time of year to visit Grand Teton?” or “How far apart is Grand Teton and Yellowstone?”. I think those questions are reasonable and didn’t bat an eye when I casually scrolled past them, but when […]

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WHERE ARE THE BEARS?: YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK BLOG

Hello there! It has been longer than usual since I posted here, and I really missed writing blog posts to tell you the truth! I needed a short break, but now I’m back with a new blog post about a trip I took with friends to Yellowstone National Park. I love being in nature and […]

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ATLANTA HIGHLIGHT: FUN TIMES ON THE BELTLINE

Summer Summer Summertiiiime! I hope you all have been enjoying your summer! From traveling to New York, going on hikes, and cooling off in this hot weather, I can say this Summer 2021 has been pretty fun (a lot more fun than last summer; 2020 was rough for many of us). Previously, I mentioned that […]

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SPONTANEOUS TRIPS ARE THE BEST ONES: NEW YORK CITY BLOG

Woohoo, it is summertime! This is the time of year when people want to be outside, be a little adventurous, and are willing to have fun! If you have been following my blog before today, you know that I write a lot about planning for trips and giving yourself enough time to prepare for travel. […]

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THE ROAD TO HANA: HAWAII VACATION BLOG: PART II

Welcome back to my blog! As promised, I am here to continue my recap of Maui by highlighting my time on the Road to Hana. In my last post, I covered how we traveled to Maui, where we stayed, and even budget and costs. Today, I really want to highlight Road to Hana as it […]

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TAKE ME BACK TO PARADISE: HAWAII VACATION BLOG: PART I

Hawaii is a dream vacation spot for many people. The Hawaiian islands are perfect for the adventurer, the nature lover, the historian, and someone simply looking to relax on the beach. When a friend suggested we visit, I think I said “Absolutely” without allowing him to finish his sentence. I knew planning this trip would […]

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2 HOURS IN SEATTLE

Have you ever had a city that you always wanted to see but lacked the time or money to plan an additional trip to see it? I’m sure you, like many others, have. That aspiration usually ends up being another destination to add to your wish list, and no idea when you can make the […]

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I JUST LAUNCHED MY OWN BUSINESS!

I cannot believe I am saying this but, I JUST LAUNCHED MY OWN BUSINESS! For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to open my own shop. I’ve always wanted to curate a perfect inventory for customers, have creative freedom, and be 100% fulfilled while doing so. The Guided Being LLC will […]

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SELF-LOVING VALENTINE’S DAY: TRIP IDEAS FOR THE SOLO TRAVELER

Valentine’s Day is here, which means plans for romantic dinners, gifts, and travel are underway. Valentine’s Day is often advertised as a day for lovers. However, as a single woman, I like the idea of normalizing singles to get in on the action. Allowing the holiday to be a day to celebrate self-love and enjoying […]

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WE WENT TO THE MOUNTAINS TO SIMPLY EXIST: PIGEON FORGE TRAVEL BLOG

The Fall is probably my favorite season on this planet. The temperature is perfect (not too hot and not too cold), the leaves start to change to beautiful colors, the air is crisp, and dressing in cozy clothes becomes the norm. When a friend of mine decided to plan a cabin trip in Tennessee, of […]

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Holiday GIFT GUIDE FOR THE TRAVEL LOVER

Wow! I can’t believe that this year is almost over! I think we all can agree that 2020 has been one of the longest and craziest years that we have all seen in this lifetime. With our heads in the clouds from the stunts and shows this year has put us through, I think holiday […]

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A DAY ON ISLA MUJERES

As we quickly approach the conclusion of 2020, a year that sadly slowed down many of our travel adventures (thanks, COVID), I can’t help but think of my past trips. In my last blog post, I wrote about my time in Cancun and how one part of my journey needed to be saved to share […]

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“WE ZIP-LINED for 8 HOURS!”: MY CANCUN TRAVEL DIARY

As we head into Fall and are still under COVID restrictions, traveling can feel almost foreign. With the risk of spreading the virus and some countries not allowing American Tourists, many of us may feel pretty stuck right now. However, a few places allow tourists to travel there for a vacation, and one of those […]

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ONE DAY IN PARIS

In my last post, I said there was more to share; I’m a woman with integrity, so I am here to wrap up my most recent series with a recap of our trip to Paris! During our 2-week stay in London, we wanted to venture out and take a trip to the city of love, […]

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LONDON BLOG

As promised, I’m back to share details about all of the fun things my friends and I did while spending two incredible weeks in London. After working hard to plan and budget a fantastic trip, we made sure to play even harder.  First, let’s talk about arrivals. As I mentioned in my previous planning post, […]

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black lives matter: my juneteenth weekend + ways to get involved in the movement

Racial Injustice has been an issue for centuries. Racism, oppression, violence, and micro aggression have been carried on the backs of African Americans for hundreds of years, causing generational trauma that we are continually trying to heal. Unfortunately, as children, we have to learn how to navigate a world that doesn’t accept us because of […]

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HOW I PLANNED A TRIP TO LONDON AND PARIS ON A BUDGET

The thought of taking a vacation out of the country can be quite intimidating when you are on a budget. London was a city that I always wanted to visit, but a trip this big seemed almost impossible for me. I knew this wouldn’t be cheap, and all of the financial obligations of paying bills […]

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MY FAVORITE HIKING TRAILS IN GEORGIA

Traveling and adventure don’t always have to mean hopping on a plane or cruise ship to jet set to a remote island. Although that is nice, I believe that one can find a fantastic adventure by merely exploring new places locally. One of my favorite pastimes is hitting a local hiking trail and taking in […]

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WE COVERED 4 STATES IN 4 DAYS: Part IV: Get Your Kicks

Our 4-day road trip has finally coming to a close. In Part III of this series, I left you with us at the Albuquerque International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. After a morning session at the festival, we decided to hit the road and head back to Scottsdale, Arizona. Scottsdale would be our final stop on […]

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WE COVERED 4 STATES IN 4 DAYS: Part III: Balloon Fiesta!

Taking a road trip through the Southwest region of the United States over just an extended weekend can be pretty tiring. This is why it is nice to have exciting activities planned along the way. Looking forward to the next stop can genuinely give you a burst of energy after sitting in the car for […]

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