Joy and Journey

Steph April 20, 2017 Guatemala

Introspective Antigua: Photo Essay

The slow pace and beautiful scenery of Antigua provided the ultimate backdrop to my outer aimless wandering and inner reflection on strengths and demons.

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Steph April 18, 2017 Mexico

What I Didn’t Expect in Puebla, Mexico

I wasn’t sure what to expect, and I was surprised at what I found. I’m now back in Puebla, and again struck by the same first impressions that hit me over a year ago.

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Steph April 14, 2017 Uncategorized

My Travel DREAM List

Personally, I don’t have a bucket list. I have only a really general idea of how I want to live my life (with kindness, love, and as much adventure as possible), but I don’t really know how that’s going to manifest in reality.

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Steph April 13, 2017 Mexico

What Newbies Need to Know Before Their First All Inclusive Trip

Before my first time, I had no idea what to expect from an all inclusive (aside from free-flowing booze and lots of hours in the sun).

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Steph April 11, 2017 Mexico

Xochimilco Guide: It Might Be Super Touristy, But I LOVE It!

For me, being on the water + friends + booze + snacks = the best time ever, no matter where in the world I am. Make that booze tequila, add in live mariachi and grabbing snacks from a passing canoe… and you’ve got Xochimilco.

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Steph April 6, 2017 Central America

How Uber Has Revolutionized Solo Female Travel in Latin America

Uber has revolutionized intracity travel in Latin America, especially for women. I always choose Uber over taxis in Latin America, for these 5 key reasons.

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Steph April 5, 2017 Personal

How To Plan a Girls’ Getaway

I absolutely love planning, in all forms, but I especially love trip planning. I’ll share a sneak peek inside my planning process by sharing the steps I used to plan a girls’ getaway to Phoenix, Arizona.

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