Author: SoTravelish
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How Traveling Together Strengthened Our Relationship
Traveling together is amazing but it can also test your relationship in ways you don’t always expect. Not every couple thrives on the road, because when you’re traveling, there are a million little things that can go wrong. In those moments, it’s not really about the itinerary anymore, it’s about how you handle pressure together.
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My Leisure Time
What do you enjoy doing most in your leisure time? At Home When I have leisure time and I’m staying inside, I like to do research on destinations I want to explore and create itineraries. I also enjoy hula hooping, dancing, playing with my pup, teaching my pup new tricks, making a new vegan dish…
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How I Pack Light for International Travel with Just a Backpack
In 2024, I did it for the first time and I loved it. I’ve traveled to eight countries so far with a backpack. This is how I pack light for international travel with just a backpack.
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So That Happened: Walking Into the Unknown on Isla de Flores
I traveled solo to Isla de Flores in Guatemala straight from Belize City by bus. With the ultimate goal of exploring Tikal National Park. But after arriving to Flores Island in the evening, I felt an uncomfortable pit in my stomach. The sun was setting, the night was spreading through the sky, and I had…
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Lessons I Learned From Last Year (2025)
My word for 2026 is “Aligned” because I want my travels, wellness, creativity, and everyday life to actually support each other. 2025 wasn’t the year I expected, but it became the year I needed. It was a year that invited me to look deeper within myself. To pause long enough to ask honest questions, evaluate…
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How Travel Looks Different Now That I’m a Dog Mom
In my mid-thirties, when I moved to North Carolina from New York City, I finally decided to get a puppy. Her name is Ruby and it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made. I still travel, but travel looks different now, and I wouldn’t change it for anything in the world.
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So That Happened: Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu at Night With No Guide
I traveled to Peru for a second time, with the ultimate goal of hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. But after a long first day of hiking, reality hit… my friends and I found ourselves hiking in the Andes Mountains at night alone, with no…
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So That Happened: My Money Wasn’t Good Enough for Tikal National Park
I traveled all the way to Guatemala to visit Tikal National Park, one of the largest and most magnificent archaeological sites in the world. But distance didn’t matter, because even though I was there, I was close to getting my entry denied.
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Vegan Travel Diary: Eating Vegan in Aruba
I did a lot of research regarding vegan options in Aruba, and was super happy when I was actually able to make a list of restaurants to check out. I’ve visited other islands in the past 2 years, where I struggled to find vegan options, so I was happy that this one was different.
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My Adventure Highlights in Aruba
I stayed in Aruba for six days, and everyday I was busy exploring a new place. Here are a few of my adventure highlights in Aruba.
