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🇲🇽🇺🇸 Latina travel writer empowering women to explore the world. Travel guides, tips, and reshaping reverse culture shock for transformative travel.
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“There is a holistic approach to global travel that will fundamentally change you as a person.” ⁣- Gregory V. Diehl ⁣ What is that for you?⁣ ⁣ For me, it will always be visiting places, for the first time or repeat, with an open mind, ready to absorb something from the experience to include into my life going forward. ⁣ ⁣ Those moments, or learnings, in my opinion are the best kind of souvenir that keeps on giving years on, if not forever. ⁣ ⁣ I recently got to visit Vancouver for the first time, a Canadian city I had on my radar for years now, and even though it was a quick day trip from Seattle, I learned something. Or more so reminded.⁣ ⁣ Nature is medicine. Even just looking at it, especially in places like Vancouver. Misty mountains, dramatic greenery everywhere, the water, even on a gray day, it’s truly healing, beautiful and magnetic. ⁣ ⁣ I’m so grateful for nature, and specifically mountains. They’ve always enchanted me. And always grateful for travel, for always helping me improve as a person and peeling back layers of social conditioning to just be. ⁣ ⁣ In this case, be in a place as beautiful as Vancouver and to see it with my own eyes ⛰️🌲🌊 2025-04-02 21:48:19 .. 0 -100% 1 -83%
Porto, Portugal was another solo destination for me. It was also my first time being in this city. ⁣ ⁣ Exploring as much as I could while enjoying walking around the cobble stone streets, the Dom Luis I Bridge, leisurely observing everything and the incredible details in the city’s architecture and viewpoints was a bit challenging. ⁣ ⁣ But then again, that’s always a challenge anywhere I go. There’s just so much to “see” (sites and landmarks) as well as see while you’re on your way to said landmarks. ⁣ ⁣ The walk is almost always as amazing and memorable as the actual place I was going to. ⁣ ⁣ This is why walking is always my preferred method of exploring. You never know what you’ll find. ⁣ ⁣ I wrote a blog post last week about traveling to Porto as a solo female traveler, in which I shared my experience as well as some things I enjoyed doing, what activities gave me that group vibe, while enjoying my time alone exploring, and what the food scene in Porto was. ⁣ ⁣ I wholeheartedly recommend a visit to Porto. I love Lisbon, but I found Porto just as magical, without tons of people when I visited in October. So if that’s your vibe, Porto is your place!⁣ ⁣ Link to read is in my bio. ⁣ 2025-01-17 23:23:57 .. 0 -100% 0 -100%
A few days in A Coruña 🌊🏰⁣ ⁣ I got to visit Spain’s northwestern-most point, A Coruña, Galicia a little while back with one of my closest friends and her family. ⁣ ⁣ We road-tripped from Madrid, and spent a few days exploring the city’s coastal charm, delicious seafood, and amazing viewpoints. ⁣ ⁣ My friend described it best, A Coruña (La Coruña) is a city with community vibes. It’s so different from other Spanish cities, with its own traditions, foods, vibe, and even language (Gallego - related to Portuguese). ⁣ ⁣ That’s one of the many reasons I love traveling through Spain, each region is so different! ⁣ ⁣ A Coruña is chill, beautiful, historical, with plenty to see and try! ⁣ ⁣ Whether you have 1 day or a few, A Coruña is a coastal city definitely worth exploring. ⁣ ⁣ Some of my favorite things about A Coruña:⁣ 🌟 María Pita Square ⁣ 🌟 The glass-fronted balconies ⁣ 🌟 Galician-style octopus ⁣ 🌟 Drinking wine for the first time from a “porron”⁣ 🌟 Hercules Tower (the oldest functioning lighthouse in the world!)⁣ 🌟 Walking around the Paseo Marítimo (seaside promenade)⁣ 🌟 views of the Atlantic Ocean from the Rosa dos Ventos (compass near Hercules Tower)⁣ ⁣ And so much more, which I included my newest blog post - link is in the bio! ⁣ ⁣ Have you been to A Coruña before? 2025-01-10 23:42:37 .. 0 -100% 0 -100%
Summer bits and bobs in London and the southern English coast ☀️🌊🐑 2024-09-04 15:48:41 Summer bits and.. 0 -100% 2 -66%
A dream come true ⭐️ ⁣ ⁣ Santander, Spain, is the capital city of the province of Cantabria in Northern Spain. ⁣ ⁣ For the longest time (2014), I’ve wanted to visit this part of Spain, especially Santander, to explore its stunning coast along the Bay of Biscay, delicious food, impressive green mountains by the sea, and the stunning Magdalena Palace (which I had originally seen in a Spanish series that was filmed there in 2014), amongst many other sites. ⁣ ⁣ Despite Santander’s growing tourism and a decent list of cultural and historical things to do, I still think that Santander is one of those Spanish cities that still hasn’t experienced tons of tourism to the point that you see dozens of souvenir stores and large tourist groups roaming around the city. ⁣ ⁣ It’s still quite local.⁣ ⁣ I was able to observe the city, connect with its people, and learn about the way of life close to the sea, without tons of tourism-centered elements.⁣ ⁣ It was easier to imagine what life may have been like for the locals and their grandparents, the Spanish royals who made Santander their summer vacation destination with its famous (and apparently healing) sea baths, plenty of fishing and nature escapes, and more. ⁣ ⁣ It was the perfect place to do some solo travel, explore the local culture, and learn just a bit more about myself as a traveler and as a human, experiencing a slice of the beauty and nature we get to enjoy on this earth. ⁣ ⁣ My highlights of Santander:⁣ ⭐️ The Magdalena Peninsula is stunning, and the Magdalena Palace was even more (the palace tour is worth it!)⁣ ⭐️ Walking along the Paseo de la Pereda ⁣ ⭐️ Step up to the top of the Centro Botín’s long terrace to enjoy views of Santander Bay⁣ ⭐️ Wander around the historic Fishing Quarter⁣ ⭐️ Take a free walking tour to learn about the city’s history - tragedies, triumphs, and curiosities. ⁣ ⭐️ Trying the local cuisine - if it’s raining or chilly, try the Cocido Lebaniego!⁣ ⁣ Have you been to Santander? I wrote a blog post all about how to plan a trip to Santander, also known as “The Bride of the Sea,” and my list of recommendations on things to do. The link is in the bio. 2024-04-12 22:05:00 .. 0 -100% 4 -31%
I made it to Bilbao, Northern Spain’s largest city, in January and spent 6 days exploring the city’s history, listening to the locals speak in Euskera (Basque), and, of course, trying Pintxos and local desserts. ⁣ ⁣ 𝗠𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲:⁣ ⭐️ Impressive art and theater scene - from street art to local design boutiques, galleries, theater and film, and world-renowned museums like the Guggenheim Museum and the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum.⁣ ⁣ ⭐️ The local passion for their local soccer team, which only recruits Basque players - Athletic Club. ⁣ ⁣ ⭐️ Beautiful Old Town (Casco Viejo) and architectural sites like the Cathedral of Santiago, a pilgrimage site on the Camino de Santiago route. ⁣ ⁣ ⭐️ Mountain views right from the city center.⁣ ⁣ ⭐️ People drink outside the bars instead of inside, no matter the time or weather, which makes for a fun and lively ambiance in the city.⁣ ⁣ ⭐️ Seeing the city’s impressive bridges, from the iconic red bridge (La Salve Bridge) to the controversial Zubizuri Bridge.⁣ ⁣ ⭐️ The tangible pride and practice that the locals have of their cultural identity - from the berets that the older men wear to the folk dances and legends, local festivals, traditional music played in the streets, unique sports, and the food. This was my favorite part. You quickly got a sense that you were in Bilbao and nowhere else.⁣ ⁣ ...and so much more. ⁣ ⁣ The city felt incredibly welcoming and local. It’s safe to say that I loved my time in this stunning city. ⁣ ⁣ I can’t wait to return, and if you’re planning to visit soon and want a few travel tips to explore the city, head to my blog and check out my post with the best travel tips to explore Bilbao for first-timers. ⁣The link is in my bio. ⁣ Have you been to Bilbao? Would you like to visit someday? Let me know in the comments! 2024-02-24 22:00:00 .. 0 -100% 6 +3%
Mexico City (CDMX) has a way of welcoming you, even as one of the most populated cities in the world. ⁣ ⁣ It’s unique really. ⁣ ⁣ The people are extremely hospitable and warm, the culture is fascinating, and the sights are breathtaking- from the historic center that signifies a lot for CDMX and the rest of Mexico, to the bougie neighborhoods, and everything in between.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ However, If you have ever started planning a trip to Mexico City, then you should know that it isn't the easiest place to plan a vacay with SO many things to see and do. ⁣ ⁣ There are so many reasons why Mexico City is a destination I’ve been visiting quite a few times since my first visit in 2017, and for good reasons.⁣ ⁣ 🇲🇽 180 museums - many even free depending on the day you go.⁣ 🇲🇽 Extremely well connected public transport systems.⁣ 🇲🇽 Very walkable for a city of its size. ⁣ 🇲🇽 Dozens and dozens of food options from street tacos to fine dining.⁣ 🇲🇽 There’s something for everyone- from culture, history, food, and budgets, and activities.⁣ 🇲🇽 Beautiful weather ⁣ 🇲🇽 Low airfare cost to travel from the US.⁣ ⁣ …y mucho más…⁣ ⁣ However, in a city of 21 million people and tourism reaching an average of 95 million people per year (pre-pandemic), how do you manage and plan a trip in a city that has A LOT going on?⁣ ⁣ How can you plan how many days, how much money, and how to organize yourself with these statistics?⁣ ⁣ On the blog, I have a new post up answering some of the most common questions related to planning a trip to Mexico City or CDMX for short, from…⁣ ⁣ 🇲🇽 Money and average costs.⁣ 🇲🇽 Safety and how to move around the city. ⁣ 🇲🇽 Where to eat/stay, and ⁣ 🇲🇽 What to do on a 4 day long trip to this beautifully chaotic city.⁣ ⁣ And much more…⁣ ⁣ This is a post that took a lot of work to put together, but one that I am sure is going to help a lot of travelers who would like to plan a trip to CDMX but have more than a few questions in regards. ⁣ ⁣ I know I’ll be referencing this post myself in the future, but that may be a bit biased coming from me 😜⁣ ⁣ Click the link in my bio to go to the post. ⁣ It's time for a trip to Mexico City - let me help you plan it 💚🤍❤️ 2022-04-22 00:05:03 .. 76 +90% 19 +228%
⁣Currently, I am typing this caption in the chilly but sunny Midwest, while mentally, I am taking a walk down Reforma avenue in sunnier and warmer climate in CDMX. ⁣ Hi! 👋🏽 I see that there are a few new faces around here, and so I wanted to share a few things about Travel Notes and Things, in case you’re wondering what else to expect from this space. ⁣ ⁣ I’m Maritza, AKA Travel Notes and Things around here. I’m a Latina traveler, and lover of all things travel, culture, food, and meeting people from all over the world. I am here to share my best travel tips, as well as:⁣ ⁣ - Study abroad tips 🧳⁣ - Whats it’s like to each English abroad 👩🏽‍🏫⁣ - Travel and food 🥘⁣ - Midwest travel, specifically Illinois travel 🌾⁣ - And outlooks on the different parts of travel 🌎⁣ ⁣ I like to share the majority of my content on my blog (link in bio) and here on IG, I like to share my insight on different aspects of travel that we don’t talk about often. ⁣ ⁣ For instance, the transformations that we experience on a personal level as we travel the world, and what that means. Why reverse culture shock feels like a bucket of ice cold water after an expansive trip, and what that means, and so much more. ⁣ ⁣ I also share travel tips and suggestions either experienced by me personally, or researched intensely, specifically to support the younger generation of Latinos who want to travel, but may not know how or where to even get started. I was there once, and I know what it’s like. ⁣ ⁣ So welcome! I hope you stick around, and find this space to serve you in a way that’s different from other travel content. Let me know what’s the biggest lesson that travel gave you, down below! 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽⁣ ⁣ 2022-01-20 01:18:21 .. 67 +68% 8 +38%
How amazing is it to be able to stand and observe monuments like these with your own eyes and other senses? ⁣ ⁣ When I visit historical landmarks and sights, I, like many, like to get my picture - but I also love to take a moment to really look at what I’m looking at. ⁣ ⁣ As I take in at first the beauty of a building, like el Palacio de Bellas Artes here, I like to imagine what this edifice and the surrounding area must have looked like back in time.⁣ ⁣ What did the people look like? How did they dress to come to an event here? What was the city like back then? What’s the history behind this beautiful work of architecture, and why did they decide to build it?⁣ ⁣ This is one of the reasons why I absolutely love booking walking tours. They offer so much from learning about these beautiful buildings, to learning the lay of the land, and getting to know other travelers. Not to mention having direct access someone who knows the city immensely, and has a wealth of info on their city. ⁣ ⁣ Part of my love for travel comes from this. Really looking at the sights, learning the history, and imagining what these places looked like at the peak of their use. ⁣ ⁣ And having a moment of gratitude to experience it myself. With my senses, in that moment. How freaking amazing is that? ⁣ ⁣ What are some of your favorite things about traveling? How do you explore your surroundings? Let me know down below 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 2022-01-13 02:12:26 .. 59 +48% 9 +55%
To a 2022 and beyond of more peace, health, joy, happiness, abundance and of course, more travel ✨⁣ ⁣ In many Latino households, a New Years tradition is to grab a suitcase and walk/run around your house or block with it, to ensure more travel in the new year. ⁣ ⁣ The first time I heard this tradition, I was a kid, and let’s just say you’d definitely catch me grabbing any suitcase, running around the house on the final countdown to the new year 😂 ⁣ ⁣ This year I may just put my trusty carry-on right next to me on the couch as I chill at home 😝 ⁣ ⁣ Are there any fun, or weird new year traditions that you’ve heard of before to ring in the new year? Let me know in the comments below! 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 2022-01-01 10:19:27 .. 52 +30% 4 -31%
Something I really love about Mexico City is how it surprises you every time you visit. ⁣ ⁣ From the neighborhoods that offer such a cool, unique vibe, to the museums that showcase Mexico’s amazing history, oftentimes showcased in the streets, markets of all sorts everywhere, fun public events, all the way to its beautiful architecture ranging from classical colonial, Art Deco, European gothic Baroque, and more.⁣ ⁣ Visiting the neighborhoods alone is such an awesome itinerary plan, because each offers a different side to Mexico City and each has its own culture, food specialties, architecture, and vibe.⁣ ⁣ This was definitely my experience recently, as I visited one of Mexico City’s most modern neighborhoods called Santa Fe.⁣ ⁣ Full of towering, modern skyscrapers, a 69 acre beautiful park where people walk their dog, jog, and meet up for brunch with friends at one of the trendy restaurants located inside, as well as visiting Mexico’s biggest shopping center (the 3rd largest in Latin America), and so much more.⁣ ⁣ That’s the Santa Fe neighborhood, which comes with such an interesting history as well, as it wasn’t always this modern. ⁣ In this week’s post, I share with you just why Santa Fe is a neighborhood to visit in Mexico City, and what are the three things to experience while visiting this trendy new area in CDMX.⁣ ⁣ Click the link in my bio to read the post, and let me know if you’ve ever been there, or if you’d like to! 2021-11-14 02:42:14 .. 59 +48% 10 +72%
Mexico City never fails to inspire me, and leave me in awe. ⁣ ⁣ Even as a person of Mexican descent, each time I visit Mexico City, I am reminded of how warm, inviting, and kind the people here are. I’m inspired by their creativity, ingenuity, and attitude of gratitude. It’s unmatched to any other place I’ve visited. ⁣ ⁣ Especially in a city of 26 million people, chaotic traffic, and people always on the go, the custom of always greeting people with a smile, asking how people are, never loosing sight of the importance of using manners with strangers, and slowing down to take in the beauty of their own city and green spaces, like they do in this city, is just unlike any other city I’ve visited. ⁣ ⁣ If you haven’t been here yet, please put CDMX on your radar. Oh, and prepare to come back after the first time, because you cannot possibly see all of it in one visit. ⁣ 2021-10-24 09:06:28 M.. 57 +43% 9 +55%
I may not have been born there - but my first language was Spanish, the food I associate with home and family are enchiladas and pozole, and for reasons I can’t explain, I feel such a deep pull towards this country that I wasn’t even born in or grew up in. ⁣ ⁣ Yes, I have family here, but it goes beyond that. Like I probably lived a past life here, type of connection. ⁣ ⁣ Can you relate to that? Whether it’s the country your family is from, or it’s a country you’ve visited and have no physical association with. Do you feel a strong connection to a country? ⁣ ⁣ P.S. Not extreme patriotism, just connection. ⁣ ⁣ As my travels have shown me, you certainly do not need to be born in a country to feel a deep connection and lots of love towards it. ⁣ ⁣ Maybe it was a past life lived here, or maybe it’s having family here.⁣ ⁣ I’ll keep celebrating regardless. ⁣ ⁣ Happy Independence Day México - the “heart” land 🇲🇽❤️ 2021-09-16 22:27:58 .. 40 +0% 1 -83%
Here's one of the few photos I have of me when I was an English Teacher in Spain.⁣ ⁣ The memories! ⁣ ⁣ This photo was taken maybe a month into teaching and living in Spain. ⁣ ⁣ I was barely getting acquainted, getting into a sleeping schedule, getting used to the food, the culture, and yet pinching myself because it felt like a dream to actually live in Europe for a whole year.⁣ ⁣ I also look at this photo and think of all the questions, doubts, and concerns I had surrounding my new role, what living with a host family was going to be like, and wondering if I would make friends with locals and what the rest of the year would look like. ⁣ ⁣ I was elated to be in Spain - but I also had a lot of questions. ⁣ ⁣ But to this day, it's one of the experiences that has taught me the most about myself and what I actually wanted in life, patience, creativity, how to trust that things always ended up working out, and how to break out of my comfort zone - like big time. ⁣ ⁣ But still, it would have been nice to know logistical things like how to open a bank account, or which phone data provider was the best option/deal, and more 😂 but you live and you learn!⁣ ⁣ So in today's post, I compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions around what its' like to teach English abroad in Spain - from common questions like how to apply, to the juicy money questions. ⁣ ⁣ I share it all, based on my experience, in hopes that if you're reading this and you're considering an experience like this, in Spain or anywhere, my answers will help guide your decision making process a bit more.⁣ ⁣ Click the link in my bio ✨ and swipe along to see how the rest of my year in Spain turned out 💛 2021-08-20 23:38:16 .. 45 +13% 5 -14%
I talk a lot about Transformative Travel in all the places because I realized that in going through my own reverse culture shock, that maybe the struggle of returning was trying to come back home with a bigger idea of the world, and of ourselves, while trying to readapt to a previous way of seeing the world, in order to click back with our friends, family, and the home country.⁣ ⁣ 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐤 or RCS, in my personal and humble experience, is essentially the experience of arriving back home after traveling and finding it hard to readjust back to your old routines and habits at home. In short. ⁣ ⁣ In the words of Hilary Duff: it’s trying to fit a square into a circle - you know?? I hope that visual helps 😂 ⁣ ⁣ But really, throughout the years, I tried to think of a possible new way of reframing this concept of RCS that would potentially be an empowered way of viewing the misalignment between home and the self after traveling, and I came up with something. ⁣ ⁣ What if instead of trying to mold ourselves back into a certain frame and perspective of seeing the world and ourselves as we did before travel, we simply highlighted the transformations that we expanded into post-travel? And how about instead of feeling weird about not being able to re-engage with old conversations we had with friends, we tried ways of integrating our newfound ideas, inspirations, and goals in our everyday life? ⁣ ⁣ So maybe, It’s not reverse culture shock that we experience, but rather it’s transformative travel. ⁣ ⁣ On the blog this week, I share a post that I feel was a long time coming. It’s a post that I really could have used when I was experiencing reverse culture shock a few years ago, and it could be what you’re looking for if you’re returning home after a life changing trip. ⁣ ⁣ The link to read is in my bio 💻⁣ ⁣ Let me know what you think in the comments below - have you ever experienced reverse culture shock? 2021-07-24 21:26:27 .. 51 +28% 6 +3%
A place to speak more about transformative travel, and what that means for travelers ✨ ⁣ ⁣ My aim when I first started blogging was to just share my experiences post traveling and living in Spain, that I felt were more than just posting the pretty photos and moving onto the next thing on my to do list of readjusting back home.⁣ ⁣ I felt that like me, there must be more people that have felt an actual, almost physical shift from their minds all the way to their souls through traveling. ⁣ ⁣ Like, coming back home and getting back into the swing of things was 𝗻𝗼𝘁 only not going to be easy, but also 𝗻𝗼𝘁 what I wanted. At least, not before looking into these changes I had experienced through travel that almost felt like rocks in my shoes, but in a good way 😅⁣ ⁣ Kind of like the quote that says “travel messes you up, but in all the good ways.” 😇⁣ ⁣ Anyways, here we are, almost 4 years later, uncovering what my travels are actually trying to tell me about myself, and opening that space for more to do so for themselves. Whether it’s through a post on the blog, a post inside the Facebook group, or inside my course The Traveler Soul Creative, or any other internet space. Here we are.⁣ ⁣ I don’t claim to be the expert on Transformative Travel, but I do claim to know my experience with how travel 𝘩𝘢𝘴 changed a lot of perspectives and plans I had for myself (for the better), and knowing how important it has been for me in my own life, and worth looking at that rock in shoe feeling after coming back from traveling. And I open up the space for you too, to do the same. ⁣ ⁣ Welcome to all the new followers that have joined this space, I see you and I appreciate you ☺️ not for following me, but for choosing to look at this concept closer, and giving yourself a fair shot at discovering a hidden idea or lesson in your travels, that can change your life, even a little.⁣ ⁣ Doing this has for me. ⁣ ⁣ Anyways, not to be all dramatic, but welcome aboard! ⁣ ⁣ To more travel moments like this ✨ 2021-07-06 02:36:51 .. 59 +48% 5 -14%
I like to think (and I also believe based on my own experience) that when we travel, we are tapping into an authentic version of ourselves. ⁣ ⁣ The version of us (that lives within) that is adventurous, willing to try new things, amazed at everything they see, eager to learn and connect with others, takes more chances, is empathetic and comes from love, and so much more.⁣ ⁣ And though it's one thing to realize this, I believe another big component of this (the part of improving your life) is to give those moments their time after you've returned back home.⁣ ⁣ Reflecting, journaling, remembering, and re-visting some of those moments that made you feel ✨alive✨ and almost euphoric.⁣ ⁣ Why was that?⁣ ⁣ Do you feel that similar energy often at home?⁣ ⁣ What about your destination and the moments made you feel this way?⁣ ⁣ How can you bring more of this kind of joy (not exactly recreating the moment) but looking at the root of the happiness, freedom, and finding a way to implement it into your life.⁣ ⁣ Many times, we travel to escape, and though that is fine, when will the time come when you can stop dreading the emotions that come with ending your travels, going back home, into the “swing of things” and into your work routines that you were probably escaping? ⁣ ⁣ If that feels not so great, a change is needed. ⁣ ⁣ How can you begin to do that? ⁣ ⁣ The truth is weaved into your travels. And in these posts that I just updated today, I share with you 5 reflective ways in which you can do that (link in bio), as well as how you can continue to find clarity in your travels, back home the practical way (also linked in bio).⁣ ⁣ And look, I believe in simplicity. It doesn't have to be perfect, or identical to my process even. But I am sure that these posts can get you started with where you need to, and with that, allowing your thoughts and reflections to soar the next time you come back from traveling, so that you’re not dreading ending you trip, but you’re actually excited to reflect in the lessons it has to give you. ⁣ ⁣ Make sure to check out the blog to go to the full posts, and see for yourself what this kind of focus can do for you.⁣ ⁣ Happy Friday, friends! 2021-06-25 23:32:43 .. 46 +15% 7 +21%
I learn a lot from each trip.⁣ ⁣ I mean, we all do, but how can we unpack all that we learn when we travel? ⁣ ⁣ In the previous post, I shared what I do to prepare for a trip, the intention setting process and the prompts to help guide my intentions for my upcoming trip. ⁣ ⁣ When it comes to unpacking (no pun intended) our thoughts, experiences, and learnings from our trips, it’s also pretty simple and can further allow us to think about where we were before, and where we see ourselves now. Our hobbies, work, daily routines, priorities and so much more. How we can improve. ⁣ ⁣ Stay tuned to my IG for ways you can “unpack” your own travel lessons, and how you can continue “traveling” even after landing. ⁣ ⁣ The trip is over, but the adventure is far from it. ⁣ ⁣ P.S. Mt. Rainier looking so pretty. I’m going to miss the mountains, local coffee shops serving amazing coffee and pastries, and even the steep hills 😂 . This trip to the Pacific Northwest reminded me of my hometown of San José, CA very much 💛 2021-06-22 01:23:10 .. 31 -22% 3 -48%
Transformative travel is the change, perspective shift, epiphanies, clarity towards something (perhaps in an area of your life), and in many cases, may even lead to more questioning than ever.⁣ ⁣ Regardless of how the transformation manifests from your travels, it leads you towards something you need to uncover more of.⁣ ⁣ And it's something that happens when you're out of your comfort zone - literally and figuratively.⁣ ⁣ As I am currently packing my suitcase, on my way to visit a new city I have never been to in the U.S. (I'll be updating you all through my stories, so keep an eye out!) I am also making sure I make the connection and set the intention to open myself to new observances, feelings, and ideas that I will experience in this new place that will, in fact, lead me towards more clarity, purpose and perhaps even questioning that I need to tune into at this point in life.⁣ ⁣ Travel is therapeutic and transformative like that, and if you've been a reader of the blog, then I think it's safe to say that you agree too because it's happened to you as well.⁣ ⁣ And travel is such a powerful activity to take you to places (literally and figuratively) to explore new parts of yourself a bit deeper than you would at home.⁣ ⁣ The following prompts are questions I ask myself in preparation for an upcoming trip. Sometimes I write them down, or sometimes I ask myself these questions as I am packing my suitcase. It doesn't have to be perfect.⁣ ⁣ ✈️What is my intention with this trip? What are some sights, situations, people, and connections I'd like to experience?⁣ ⁣ ✈️ If I am traveling with others, how do I feel like this trip will influence our relationship? If traveling solo, how will this trip influence my own relationship with myself?⁣ ⁣ ✈️ If this is a new destination, what am I most excited about discovering? Both physically in the destination itself, and in myself possibly?⁣ CONT. IN COMMENTS 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 2021-06-17 21:47:56 .. 53 +33% 12 +107%
How can you appreciate your travels to other countries and other cultures, if you don't learn how to appreciate yours for what it is? ⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ Oftentimes when we travel, we seek to take a peek into what everyday things locals do in their corner of the world when we visit - which is great - I know I am one of those people 🙋🏽‍♀️ - but what if we started doing that very same thing, back home?⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ Hear me out.⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ What if we borrowed some of that curiosity that we have for local culture in other parts of the world, and put that into what we have at home? Observing our culture and country with curiosity, rather than mundane-ness, 2021-05-14 00:45:35 .. 41 +3% 4 -31%
Just a friendly reminder:⁣ ⁣ 𝗪𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝗪𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐭. ⁣ ⁣ Whether it's the things that we desire or the mishap after mishap. These situations or things are coming to us because we are creating them.⁣ ⁣ How?⁣ ⁣ With the thoughts that we have every day, the beliefs we've hardwired in our minds over the years to believe to be true, with the inner conversations we have about ourselves, and the world. By focusing on our successes and challenges, and noticing our own patterns (or not).⁣ ⁣ The good thing about manifestation in specific is that we have a choice every single day. We get to determine and embrace the things we want to focus on. Focus on what we want to be grateful for (presently and things to come) and what to set an intention towards to create. We get to create ✨⁣ ⁣ What are you creating for yourself? P.S. did you know that Millennium Park is the second most visited tourist spot in Chicago? Navy Pier is the most visited. It’s also built on top of a parking garage, therefore some argue that this is the worlds largest rooftop garden 🤷🏽‍♀️🌹🌸🌺🌷 2021-05-07 23:42:27 .. 48 +20% 2 -66%
The other day I woke up with this feeling that I was missing a place I had never been to.⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ Like, there was no place in specific that I could pinpoint to that I was missing. I could see for example a video filmed in Argentina, and then another one in Japan, and I would feel like I missed 2021-04-30 06:31:00 .. 49 +23% 3 -48%
Why do we choose to travel to the places we go to? ⁣ ⁣ Is it because it's a place that’s been highly recommended by someone?⁣ ⁣ Or is it because we have some intrinsic feeling that pulls us towards a certain city or country?⁣ ⁣ When I ask people what is a place they want to go to, it’s either a hard question to answer, or they almost immediately have that one place in mind. However, sometimes when they do have that place in mind, they can't really explain, or put into words why they want to go.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ And I get it. It’s almost more like a feeling rather than just a reason. It’s something meant for them. ⁣ ⁣ Sometimes, I like to think that those places that we have such a strong pull towards are places that we have to go to experience something. To learn something, to get into a clear headspace in order to let in something, or meet someone. There's a reason, big or small. ⁣ ⁣ And often times you won't know until you actually go, but that's the fun of it. ⁣ ⁣ I know I have experienced this, and many have to. ⁣ ⁣ 𝗦𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂: ⁣ ⁣ What's a place you've gone to that taught you something, or made you realize (looking back at your experience there) that there was a reason or moment that happened that led you to where you are now? ⁣ ⁣ Please share if you feel comfortable ☺️ 2021-04-23 23:48:08 .. 53 +33% 13 +124%
“Certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on deep and permanent, in the ideas of living” - Miriam Bead⁣ ⁣ I couldn’t have said it better myself when it comes to the powerful ways in which travel can transform your life. ⁣ ⁣ When you take yourself out of the 4 walls of your country (the known, the comfort zone) into a new part of the world, where your old ways don’t work the same; that’s when the learning occurs. Surrendering what you know to rely on your senses to learn again, as if you were taken back to the toddler stage of experiencing the world. Opening up in a way most of us forget as we grow up. ⁣ ⁣ So much so that if you pay close attention, and you let yourself learn instead of shaming yourself for not knowing everything beforehand, you can take that lesson back home and implement it into your life, somehow.⁣ ⁣ How do you interpret this quote? ⁣ 2021-04-10 00:19:42 .. 58 +45% 7 +21%
Montréal ❤️⁣ ⁣ Truly one of the coolest cities I’ve had the pleasure to visit. ⁣ ⁣ Between the beautiful expressions of art in almost every corner, the sense of openness and community, inclusion and appreciation of various cultures that mingle and call this city their home, the mix of modern and historic - there’s just so much to appreciate and experience here.⁣ ⁣ Some more interesting things about Montréal: ⁣ ⁣ 🇨🇦 The French Canadian culture and the reasons why and how they protect the French language and culture there, the way they do. ⁣ 🇨🇦 The amazing food scene that goes beyond just poutine.⁣ 🇨🇦 The true art gallery that is this city, with various forms of art literally on every corner. Modern to classic, on different mediums - all accessible as you stroll the streets. ⁣ ⁣ I shared a post on 7 things you should know before traveling to Montréal that are based on my experience, but others as well that I found in my research.These are the things that would definitely enhance your experience of visiting this beautiful corner of Canada, so if you’re planning a trip here without a clue of what to expect - I got you! Also I share some of Montréal’s culinary specialties, so you know what you can expect when you’re looking at menus and places to stop and have lunch at. ⁣ ⁣ The link to read is in my bio! ⁣ ⁣ Have you been to Montréal? If you have, what did you like most about it? If you haven’t, is it a place that peaks your interest? 🇨🇦 2021-04-07 23:04:23 .. 54 +35% 5 -14%

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