About Me | How I got started

About Me

How It Started

Whenever I’ve asked my mother about this, she has mentioned traveling with me when I was in the womb. I’ve been to Rio de Janeiro and other places I do not remember, but I do have photo proof of my extensive travels since conception. 

The earliest memory I have of travel is at the age of 3 when I was playing in my grandparent’s garage in Peru with my cousins. That same day, my aunt had taken a photo of all of us outside and had mentioned the height difference between me and my cousin who was a bit taller than me at the same age. 

Travel has always been a part of me. Whether I liked it or not, my parents loved to roam the world taking my brother and me on several trips throughout the years. From shopping in the Grand Bazaar in Turkey to almost burning down a hotel in Belgium, I have since collected three different passports full of stamps. 

While I always felt different from other kids because of all the trips I’d go on, as an adult I am thankful that I had the opportunity to travel as much as I did growing up, and because of this I believe is the reason for my love and passion of travel. 

These early experiences laid the foundation for my adult adventures, both personal and professional. The travel bug never once left my body. Even when I was trying to be responsible saying no to trips a long the way, the itch to travel has never left me and continues to grow as I age. 

How I’m Doing

After graduating from university, I ended up finding a job in travel that continued to fuel my passion for travel. From inaugural cruises to conference trips in Colorado, I was living my best life while working in something that I loved. That place was also where I met my now husband, who like me had traveled quite a bit in his life and even went as far as living in another country. 

As I entered my 30s, I found that travel became more challenging due to life’s demands –  bills, work, and other unexpected obstacles. But my passion for travel remains the same and continues to inspire me to live my best life.

While I haven’t been traveling much outside of the US since the pandemic, I am still traveling! I live in a very touristy city full of amazing events, activities, and day trips PLUS I’ve even gotten to travel outside my home state exploring other cities I hadn’t been to yet. 

Though I no longer work in the travel company where I met my husband, I do work remotely allowing me to travel even more! 

So Why Read My Blog?

As someone who has been traveling extensively throughout the years, I have seen a lot of things change within travel. I’ve been traveling for decades, including a time when airport security wasn’t as tight as it is today, and I’ve seen the changes firsthand.

I have also been on countless family trips, and I understand the challenges and joys of traveling with loved ones. From being a traveler as a kid to an adult traveler, you can find tips on how to make family vacations stress-free and how to keep kids entertained on long flights.

I am also very passionate about uncovering hidden gems that aren’t always on the typical tourist trail. My blog is filled with a lot of hidden gems and unique locations.