When I first started traveling, I thought I could simply pack my bags and head out on a whim. I used to book flights just a couple of weeks before my departure date, sometimes even less. What I didn’t know at the time was that booking last minute meant higher prices, fewer choices for accommodations and rental cars, and often missing out on popular activities. Over the years, I’ve learned…
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From Nervous Newcomer to Grateful Returning: My Costa Rica Journey
In my last blog post, I shared how I booked my first trip to Costa Rica just five days after my mother passed away. I was in a new world that I didn’t know how to navigate, and I needed an escape—an opportunity to breathe,…
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The Trips I Almost Never Took: Why You Shouldn’t Wait for the ‘Right Time’
Suppose you’ve spent time on social media lately. In that case, you’ve probably seen the viral photo of the elderly couple in Venice—cruising down the canal in a beautiful gondola, but completely asleep. It’s a heartbreaking image that teaches an important lesson: You can’t wait…