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Continue reading →: Best 3 Week Colombia Itinerary (with Insights from a Local)Here is the ideal 3 week Colombia itinerary, crafted with insights from a local, that will help you see many of the highlights of this beautiful, culturally rich, and friendly country. Whether you are a full time traveler or you have the opportunity for an extended holiday, I highly recommend…
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Continue reading →: How to Learn Colombian SpanishSo, you decided to learn Spanish? Maybe after a trip to Colombia you decided you are inspired to learn Colombian Spanish. If you have decided to learn Spanish, oftentimes the next question you may ask yourself is which Spanish you should you learn? There are many more differences in the…
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Continue reading →: How to Spend 2 Days in Iguazu FallsKnown for its unique beauty and biodiversity, Iguazu Falls lands on many people’s bucket lists for good reason. Before deciding to travel to Iguazu Falls I had two main questions to answer: when is the best time to travel to Iguazu Falls and is 2 days in Iguazu Falls a…
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Continue reading →: Planning Your Adult Gap Year: How to Budget and SaveDreaming about or already planning an adult gap year? What is an adult gap year anyway? Adult gap years, sabbaticals, and career breaks have become increasingly popular, especially since the pandemic. Traditionally, a gap year was defined as the year after high school where graduates would take a year to…
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Continue reading →: Unforgettable Adventures in Beautiful Buritaca, ColombiaOne of my favorite parts of Colombia, at least so far, is Buritaca and the surrounding coastal areas. If you haven’t yet explored this part of Colombia, I highly suggest you go. During my initial trip to Colombia, my boyfriend and I traveled around at a fast pace in order…
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Continue reading →: Embracing Travel Mishaps as a Solo TravelerWhether you travel solo or not, travel mishaps are going to occur. There are advantages and disadvantages to dealing with travel mishaps in either situation. As a regular solo traveler, I have had my share of travel mishaps while traveling alone. Most of these mishaps end up making the best…
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Continue reading →: Cellpic Sunday RainbowFirstly, I hope it’s ok to post on the cellpic Sunday tag as I am (clearly) not a photographer. Also, John, I hope I have followed your cellpic Sunday guidelines correctly. The weather was interesting as I drove home today after visiting with my family. First, I drove up the…
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Continue reading →: 11 Amazing Things to do in BogotáIf you are planning your trip to Colombia, don’t miss out on these amazing things to do in Bogotá. As I wrote recently, Colombia is a incredible country absolutely worth adding to your travel bucket list. I am especially fond of Bogotá and enjoy all the city has to offer…
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Continue reading →: Prioritizing Experiences Over ThingsIs a secret to life valuing and prioritizing experiences over things? Part of what I love so much about traveling is that the memories continue to replay in your mind long after you have returned to your daily routine. Sometimes it’s the mishaps and misadventures that inevitably occur while traveling…
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Continue reading →: Falling in love with… ColombiaFull of energy, friendly people, vibrant colors, beautiful cities, and stunning natural beauty, Colombia ranks high many travelers’ desired destinations list. Having visited twice, and with plans to visit again next year, I can attest that Colombia is indeed a wonderful place worth adding to your travel list. In fact,…
Hello,
I’m Grace
My dream is to take a gap year to pursue my passions which include travel, learning Spanish, experiencing other cultures, and connecting with people around the world.
My hope is to inspire others to identify and pursue their passions.