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Destinations, New Orleans, United States · October 30, 2018

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Just do it! You never know where it might lead you

Just do it! You never know where it might lead you. ⠀
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In the beginning of my career when I decided to pursue becoming a fire inspector, a bunch of my coworkers told me I was making the wrong decision. They told me that my personality didn't match the job. They told me I wouldn't like it. They told me everything they possibly could to prevent me from pursuing that career. ⠀
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I told them they were wrong and that this was something I wanted to do for the rest of my life. (Spoiler alert: they were right - I was wrong😅🤦🏻‍♀️) ⠀
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I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason though. I truly believe that I had to pursue that career in order for me to realize that something bigger was in store for me.⠀
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I wouldn't be where I am today if I didn't pursue something that I was curious about. Everything that I've tried or dabbled in has made me realize what I do and don't like and has brought me closer to what I love. ⠀
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My point is with all of this - if you're wanting to experiment with a new job, new hobby, new anything - just do it. You won't truly know if you're good at it or meant to do it unless you actually try it. Don't listen to others on whether you should or shouldn't. You will only know if it's right for you unless YOU do it and try it yourself. ⠀
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Who knows where it might lead you. Just start with taking that first step.⠀
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#justdoit #namibia

Do you ever feel like you’re on autopilot? ⠀
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Is your daily routine predictable? Mindlessly checking your phone all the time? Doing things without thinking? Knowing there’s a better life to be lived? Or realizing how fast life has gone by & not knowing where your time went? ⠀
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Transitioning back home from traveling has resulted in me living life sometimes on autopilot. I’ve resorted back to a life I was trying to move away from - living life in a routine, mundane way. ⠀
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Now this isn’t always the case for me - last year was still a very meaningful, exciting and heartbreaking year, but I also noticed that I wasn’t making meaningful progress as much as I’d like to. ⠀
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Which is why my word for 2021 is: INTENTIONAL ✨⠀
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I wanted to get crystal clear on what my goals were in life. I wanted to put meaning behind everything I’m doing. I wanted to make sure all my actions were aligned with purpose & what matters most. And I wanted to make sure I’m living life intentionally.⠀
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I don’t want to wake up one day and think “where did my life go? Where was my time spent?” ⠀
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We’ll never get that time back so make sure you’re spending your time wisely. So I challenge you to reflect on your life- are you living on autopilot? Can you live a more intentional life? ⠀
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This is my first year doing a word of the year! I’m excited for 2021 ☺️ What’s your word of the year?!⠀
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#intentionalliving #slovenia

WHY TRAVEL INSURANCE IS A MUST⠀ ⠀ Do you buy t

WHY TRAVEL INSURANCE IS A MUST⠀
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Do you buy travelers insurance on your trips? There’s been many trips where I’ve contemplated whether or not I should get travel insurance. It can be a lot of money and annoying at times when you don’t use it and wasted that money. However, if something DOES happen, it can really save your a*s. ⠀
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You never know what could happen and some health insurance plans don’t even cover you when you’re traveling. ⠀
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I’ve heard the “mEdicAL cArE is ChEaPeR iN OtHer CoUnTriES” statement (insert SpongeBob meme). Indeed it is, but that’s not what you’re getting travel insurance for and medical care can still get really expensive. ⠀
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You’re getting it for minor and major injuries or accidents, theft, trip cancellations, if you need to be helicoptered out of somewhere, or even if you have to be medically sent home.⠀
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My first trip, my travel insurance saved me around $400-500. I was flying from Portugal to Holland and the airline went on strike. If I didn’t have my travel insurance, I would have had to pay that out of pocket.⠀
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I also know many people who’ve had to pay thousands and thousands of dollars on their trip for medical care just because they didn't have insurance. ⠀
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So make sure you cover your a*s, don't be cheap, and get travel insurance! Especially now with the pandemic - make sure you are getting the right insurance that'll cover you!⠀
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Stay tuned for my next post on things you must look out for when buying travel insurance! Because hint: they usually "try" to screw you over and won’t pay you if you’re not paying close attention.⠀
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#Namibia #traveltips

Reminiscing on a year ago when I was catching suns

Reminiscing on a year ago when I was catching sunsets in Siquijor. ⠀
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Siquijor is a great place to go to catch a boat to Apo Island and dive to one of the best diving spots in the world. I feel like a lot of places claim they're one of the best diving spots in the world. But no - Apo Island truly is one of the best diving spots in the world 😍🐡🐙🌊. ⠀
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I couldn't believe my eyes. It was so beautiful and something like I've never seen before. I did a 3 tank dive there and I was WOWed the entire time. Even if you can't go diving, I heard it's still unreal for snorkelers. On the tour I did, the snorkelers and divers were on the same boat. The snorkelers went with guides while the divers went separate.⠀
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Every time we all came back to the boat, everyone was raving about their experience and all the cool things they saw. If you're ever traveling to the Philippines, I highly recommend going there (save this to remind you!) It was the most amazing experience and it was one of the best underwater experiences I've ever had. Afterwards, I even texted my dad to tell him I wanted to take him there someday so we can dive together there. I knew he would have loved it and I wanted so badly to take him there. One day I'll go back... ⠀
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I can't even explain it, but it was seriously one of the most remarkable things I've ever seen. So if you love sealife, snorkeling, or diving, you must go to Apo Island. I promise you - you will love it! Where else are your favorite dive/snorkel spots though?! I gotta try them!⠀
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#Philippines #Diving

Why everyone should travel solo at some point in t

Why everyone should travel solo at some point in their life✨ ⠀
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I never was the type to want to travel solo. In fact, I actually feared it and hated the idea of it. I’m the type of person who loves being around people and to be honest, didn’t like alone time. Now I love traveling solo, and at times, prefer it.⠀
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Here are some of the reasons why traveling solo is good for you: ⠀
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🙋🏻‍♀️ You get to put yourself out there and meet some amazing people. Sometimes when you’re traveling with friends, you don’t meet as many people as you normally would if you were by yourself⠀
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🙋🏻‍♀️ You can do whatever the F you want to do. No waiting on someone, no having to figure out what you both want to do, no figuring out where to eat. You get to do 100% of what you want to do with your trip⠀
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🙋🏻‍♀️ You get to learn a lot about yourself. Through being alone, being independent, handling the ups and downs of traveling, and the time to self-reflect, you learn a lot about yourself. You get to really take time to yourself and reflect on yourself and your life⠀
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🙋🏻‍♀️ You get to step out of your comfort zone. It’s easier to stay safe and in your comfort zone when you’re traveling with friends. When you’re by yourself, you’re constantly stepping out of your comfort zone which results in you growing so much as a person⠀
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Traveling solo has changed me and continues to change me every single trip. I truly believe everyone should travel solo at least once in their life. I promise you- you will grow from it, you will learn from it, and you will enjoy it!⠀
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#Myanmar #solotravel

Who else gets sucked into buying souvenirs while t

Who else gets sucked into buying souvenirs while traveling?! ⠀
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Guilty 🙋🏻‍♀️!⠀
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I wish I could say I was this strong person who didn't buy any souvenirs when roaming the streets or markets, but I'm not 😭. I will say though, I've never bought those typical elephant pants that you see every backpacker wearing lol! *proud moment* ⠀
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When I first started traveling, I bought a shot glass from every country I traveled to. 20 shot glasses later, I realized that this wasn't the smartest decision. Then I told myself no more... no more buying things while traveling. But did I listen? Of course not. I've gotten better and reduced the amount of ridiculous things I've bought, but from time to time, I still can't resist. ⠀
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I've bought purses, backpacks, paintings, traditional Indian clothing, lamps that you see pictured above, Dalai Lama quotes, the list goes on...⠀
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The beginning of my backpacking journey, I even bought 4 perfume bottles in Egypt. Why did I ever think that was a wise decision to buy FOUR perfume bottles when I was traveling the world? Have I opened any of those? No. It's still wrapped up. I've also never plugged in those lamps, all my paintings are still rolled up from when I bought it, I've never touched the backpacks or purses I bought, and I've never worn the traditional clothing I bought in India either. Literally, nothing I've bought traveling, I've used🤦🏻‍♀️. ⠀
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The only thing that I do and still love is writing postcards to myself. Every country I go to, I'll write a postcard. I'll write about any fun travel stories that happened, lessons I learned, experiences, etc. and then I mail it back to myself. Those are my favorite souvenirs and things I can always look back to. What are your favorite souvenirs you've got while traveling? I'm hopeful I'll get better 😅! ⠀
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Side note: Hoi An was one of my favorite places in Vietnam. It's so beautiful there and I did really love all the lamps!! Dreaming of going back one day😍⠀
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#Vietnam #hoian

Two places I've always wanted to move to are: Hawa

Two places I've always wanted to move to are: Hawaii and Bali. ⠀
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Hawaii has a special place in my heart. Every time I think of Hawaii, or hear Hawaiian music, or anything at all related to Hawaii, I feel something in my heart pull. It's a feeling I can't exactly describe. I just feel like this intense, strong pull to move there. And that something big is going to happen. The only time I've ever felt this way was when I was contemplating quitting my job to travel the world. Something, deep down in me, felt this strong sudden urge like it was something I had to do.⠀
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It's been almost 3 years since I quit my job to travel. I'm so glad I listened to my heart. The universe has had my back throughout it all and it's been the most amazing, life changing experience I could have ever imagined. ⠀
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At some point, I need to listen to the signs again. Listen to my heart and the deep pull inside me pushing me to move to Hawaii. I just love the feeling there. I love the chill, slow paced lifestyle. I'm obsessed with Hawaiian and island life. I love how friendly everyone is. I love how everyone is family. I have this deep connection with the ocean. And I just love always being mistaken for a local😅 ⠀
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Maybe when I'm done traveling, I'll finally decide to move there. Have you ever felt a deep pull inside you towards something? Whether it's moving somewhere, doing something exciting, quitting your job, or whatnot? Did you listen to it and follow through? I feel like whenever this happens, it's something that shouldn't be ignored😍❤️. ⠀
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#Hawaii #Oahu⠀

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