Author: Vicki Colbert

I think any novice solo traveler can relate with this statement: people who’ve never traveled by themselves tend to make assumptions about people who do. This is especially true for women who solo travel. My case was no different. When I told my family I was going to Peru alone to celebrate my 24h birthday, … Continue reading Four Reasons Every Woman Should Solo Travel (At Least Once)

Low on cash but dying to travel? With careful planning, it’s possible. Try this:  Create a very strict but realistic budget Gather a group of four or more to split expenses Lodge at an affordable outdoor campsite  Drive (instead of fly)  Stock up on shareable food items Borrow essential but reusable items (instead of buying) … Continue reading How to Take a Weekend Trip under $200 (Antelope Canyon, AZ)

As someone who just got back home from New Orleans only a week ago, I already want to go back. New Orleans always seemed like some distant, mystic place, especially for someone like me who had never been and grew up on the complete opposite coast. I’d always seen photos of the two and three … Continue reading Five Days of Beignets: A Cali Girl’s First Trip to New Orleans

***This is a follow up post to A Birthday in Jamaica pt. 1  I usually prepare for international trips with itineraries. For MoBay however, the boyfriend and I barely pulled our itinerary on our flight. That said, we prioritized one main attraction: Bob Marley’s childhood home and final resting place at the Nine Mile Mausoleum … Continue reading A Birthday in Jamaica pt. 2

***For those who know me well know that my birthday passed in January. Due to a lot of catching up on finances, social circles, and life in general, this post is about six months late. I promise to do better. xoxo If you’re a family or friend of mine, it’s no secret I make a … Continue reading A Birthday in Jamaica pt. 1