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Places I Won’t Visit in 2019
At this point in the year most people have running lists of what countries/cities they’ll visit this year. Travel sites are telling us what we “must see” and how to…
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Flight Deals 101: Flying for Cheap
Would you believe me if I told you that you can save money by not booking a flight straight to your destination? You should, because it’s true. If you’re in…
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Puerto Escondido by Camioneta: A Wild Ride
If you search for ways to get to Puerto Escondido, you’ll find plenty of posts and discussions. Most of them will tell you to fly or take an auto bus.…
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Vegetarian Eats in Oaxaca
What are you going to eat when you get to Mexico? Ummm FOOD! This exchange happened multiple times leading up to my trip. As a picky eater, it’s a pretty…
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Oaxaca: First Impressions
If you asked me why I decided to go to Oaxaca, Mexico. I’d have to honestly tell you that I can’t remember, but it’s rooted in my love of going…
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How I Chose my Travel Backpack
This post contains affiliate links One question I’ve gotten repeatedly since I told people I was creating Black Girl with a Backpack is “Are you really just taking a backpack?”.…
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Travel Prep:Travel Advisories, Visas, and Vaccinations
I’m going to go all mom for a moment, bear with me. Travel prep should include knowing about any travel advisories, visas, and vaccinations. You should know if and how they…
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Trusted Traveler Programs: A Guide to CLEAR, TSA PreCheck, and Global Entry
At the time of this update (10/25/23) unprecedented demand for government run Trusted Traveler Programs has increased wait times. Why should you consider Trusted Traveler Programs? Picture it, JFK Airport…
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My Global Entry Application Experience
Previously, I talked about how to apply for Global Entry, and noted that I’d share my own experience. Before I get started, I’ll make it known that I am boring…
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Saving Money so You can Afford to Travel
Many people don’t travel because they think they can’t afford it. I was one of those people at one point. Saving enough money to afford international travel seemed impossible. Those…
