Visit Adais Alejandra on Instagram
About you
I’m a girl from Panama who has become a world citizen by the age of 19. I love to dance, meet new people and share all the fun stories I’ve ever experienced around the globe!
Why do you travel and look for adventures?
I travel to experience the world, to mentally grow, to learn new languages and to shower myself with different cultures to become a well rounded person!
What kind of adventures do you look for when you travel?
I mostly go for the most local experiences.
What’s your go-to travel hack?
If you are a student always bring you student Id for discounts! For girls: bring a sport bra or a strapless bra for long flights 😉
Got any gear you can’t travel without?
Power bank, pillow and AirPods
What destination are you eager to go back to?
Turkey and Egypt
How do you stay safe when you’re travelling?
If I’m traveling by myself I bring a fake ring! I’ve never used it before but just in case I get some unwanted attention 🤷🏾♀️
What’s the best way to experience a destination like a local?
Use apps to meet local people! They will show you the actual local experience
What’s your favourite word in another language?
Cheers!
When and where are you next travelling?
I will be visiting London this summer and expect to visit Malaysia and Thailand by end of this year!
Visit Laura Di Stefano on Instagram, Twitter, and her Website
About you
My name is Laura. I’m Italian but I live in the UK since 2014. I first moved to the UK to study for my PhD in History (which I was awarded in 2019). I have had a passion for traveling and photography since I can remember. I always tried to travel as much as I could and also during my PhD I specialised in the study of travel itineraries towards the Middle East written during the Middle Ages (ok the field is much more complicated than this but this is what I usually say to people when asking me about it 😅). As I traveled a lot to complete my studies and my research I decided to document my journeys and share my passion for history. Here I founded The Historian Traveller. I recently became mum of two twins boys (they are now 18-months-old) and because of the pregnancy and some related health problems, I had to pause both my academic career and blogging life (the pandemic played also its role of course). However, now I’m getting better and as the babies are growing up well I’m starting writing/traveling and photographing the world again!
Why do you travel and photograph your journeys?
Despite being a historian, I never loved being behind a desk. I’m quite unusual in this. Indeed, I always preferred being on the ground and touching history with my hands. I’m in constant need of freedom and travel makes me feel free. Photography, on the other side, allows me to freeze that freedom in a concrete way by creating memories I can never forget. It doesn’t matter whether I am or not in the pictures. Every shot has its own moment and story and I am the only narrator of it.
What is your favourite thing or item to photograph?
I love capturing historical architecture when visiting a new place. When I see a palace, a castle or simply the ruins of an ancient abbey I feel the need of telling their, often forgotten, story to the world. I like to photograph places immerse in their natural light and current environment. Particularly, I like to capture the changing of the seasons and show how historical heritage stands the passage of time. Moreover, cityscapes are also among my favourite subjects. Indeed, I love to capture the mixing of new and old architecture. I like to create contrasts but also unique patterns and tones. I prefer bright and bold tones that easily enhance the natural beauty of urban architecture.
What’s your go-to travel hack?
Well, I had a couple of accidents along the road (like smashing my old camera in India) or when my new camera was blown together with its tripod by a strong gust of wind in Iceland (but miraculously didn’t break). Or, one of the latest accidents, when I smashed my drone against a wall after it was chased by a group of seagulls (not sure how it still works perfectly 😅). I always try to pay attention but accidents do happen, unfortunately. When I travel to crowded places I always keep the gear on my body (usually in a professional camera backpack). I have also a dry bag for water excursions and various rain covers. I’m honestly terrified of breaking my expensive gears but at the same time, I don’t want to lose photographic opportunities to be excessively meticulous. So, I try to find a balance. However, one of the things I learnt from experience is don’t let touch people who don’t know what they are doing your professional stuff.
Got any gear you can’t travel without?
I always carry my Canon camera with me on a trip. I can live without my drone but the camera is my best friend.
What destination are you eager to go back to?
Probably Egypt. I spent almost one month there but still have the feeling it’s not enough! Moreover, Cairo is one of my favourite cities in the world.
How do you stay safe when you’re travelling?
Well. I always do research on what places I need to avoid in certain destinations and I generally trust my instinct. If something looks shady, it probably is. I try to avoid trouble and get a trusty local contact just in case something goes wrong. However, even if I travelled alone in the past. Now, I travel most of the time with my husband (and also the little ones since last year!).
What’s the best way to experience a destination like a local?
Stay with locals! Embrace the culture and don’t be ashamed to ask questions about customs, food or whatever topic you want to know about it. Most of the time people are happy to tell you more about their culture. Sometimes, you have to go a bit out of your comfort zone but this is rewarding. The most important thing is always being respectful of other people cultures and beliefs while learning something new.
What’s your favourite word in another language?
I’m Italian and I love when people say “Buon Viaggio” maybe in English this can be translated as “have a safe trip “ but the meaning is not quite the same. Buon Viaggio is more a good wish for your trip and gives you the promise of an exciting new adventure. Have a safe trip is also a kind of good wish but to my ears it sound like “stay safe something can go wrong”. I prefer the Italian version.
When and where are you next travelling?
I have quite a few trips planned this year. I’m exploring the French Riviera in April and this summer I’m heading back to Sicily to visit my family. Then I will fly to Malta (it’s my second time here) and Jordan (I’m very excited about this last one!).
Visit Breanna Claye on Instagram and LinkedIn
About you
Hello. My name is Breanna Claye, I am 28 years old and I am from Westchester, New York. I work for a startup Hemp Company called Knock On Hemp based in NY. I am responsible for merchandising, content creation and branding. I am passionate about educating and promoting a more sustainable lifestyle through the use of hemp products. Another passion of mine is traveling. Throughout the years, I have met incredible people who have motivated, encourage and inspired me to see more of the world. So far I have been 34 countries and that number will continue.
Why do you travel and look for adventures?
I travel because I am curious and I love new experiences. Traveling expands and challenges what you think you know about about other cultures and countries. Traveling encourages you to be open to new experiences and to step outside your comfort zone. I enjoy meeting and learning from different people around the world and building friendships off our differences and similarities. Seeing new cities and countries is always an adventure. I think adventures are experiences that are priceless. Traveling and experiencing new piaces are worth more to me than tangible things.
What kind of adventures do you look for when you travel?
I believe traveling is an adventure of itself. Within the last couple years I have enjoyed traveling to places that were “less traveled/known” by others and doing road trips. Road trips allowed me to see more of a country, especially smaller towns and cities that I would not have thought to visit.
What’s your go-to travel hack?
The advancement of technology has made traveling a lot easier, especially when visiting countries where you aren’t fluent or familiar with the language. My go to travel hack when I need to translate text is using my iPhone. Apple with their recent updates has built in a few different ways to easily translate text into whatever language you want to read it in. If you are searching for something on the internet and it is in an unfamiliar language, you can highlight the text and there will be an option to translate it into the language you prefer. It also works when you point your iPhone camera at text too. You focus your camera on the text, and a square button with lines inside will appear on the right side of the screen. Once you hit the button and highlight the text it will give you the option to translate! It makes it a lot easier than having to use a 3rd party app for translating.
Another travel hack that I use with my iPhone is utilizing the ESIM function. I am from the United States so it might differ from country to country but my cellular carrier (T-Mobile) allows me to set up an electronic sim with my iPhone leaving the physical sim slot free. When I travel to other countries and want to use a sim from their country to get better cellular service, I am able to use the free sim slot. What is awesome about this is that you are able to toggle back and forth between the two sims and decide which one uses data, which one receives/send text and calls. It has made my life so much easier and I do not have to worry about manually switching sims.
**ESIM feature I believe is available for iPhone X and newer.
Got any gear you can’t travel without?
I cannot travel without my AirPods, iPad and a jacket. It is important for me to be able to listen to music anywhere I am and it is rare for to leave the house without them. I travel with my iPad because traveling of itself can be tiring and there are some nights after a long day where I just want to watch a show on one of the many streaming services I have. No matter the climate I always bring a jacket (leather or down jacket or both) because there is always a high chance I’ll be cold. I get cold easily and I rather over pack with a jacket then not have one at all!
What destination are you eager to go back to?
I am eager to get back to Europe! Europe was the first continent I visited and that is where my passion for travel really begun. I love how easy and inexpensive it is to get from country to country in Europe. I have been to may countries in Europe, but I would say I am eager to go back to Spain, Italy and Germany.
How do you stay safe when you’re travelling?
Being a female traveler comes with a lot of risk unfortunately, especially when traveling solo. To stay and feel safe when traveling I allow close friends and family access to my location so they can easily see where I am at any moment. I also give my parents the address to the hotel/AirBnB/Apartment I am staying at. I recently purchased an alarm door stopper that I put under my door every night just for extra security and comfort.
It is also very important to be mindful of your surroundings. I am extra observant when I am traveling and try not to walk around at night either.
What’s the best way to experience a destination like a local?
The best way to experience a destination like a local is to surround yourself with locals. Go to the restaurants and shops that locals go to. I love staying in Airbnb’s for this reason. I want to be right in the mix of everything and not separated from the people of the country. Facebook is a good resource to use when you want to connect with locals or like minded people. When going to another country, it is easy to search for Facebook groups in the cities you are in. I recently have met friends who use the Bumble BFF feature to find friends, mostly locals to connect with!
What’s your favourite word in another language?
I am currently trying to learn Spanish. I go to a lot of Spanish speaking countries to be around the language to improve my skills. I’d say I have a favorite phrase. It is when you toast before drinking. ” Arriba abajo al centro Pa dentro “
When and where are you next travelling?
Currently I am in Mexico. I bought a one way ticket here and have been here since October 2021. I am in Mexico City and plan on migrating to a beach town eventually. I have no plans so wherever the wind blows, I’ll go too. After Mexico I plan on continuing south into Central America and then South America.
Visit Andrea on Instagram
About you
Intensive care physician, children and animal lover, like to take risks and flow through life
Why do you travel and photograph your journeys?
To relax and open my mind
What is your favourite thing or item to photograph?
Awesome landscapes
What’s your go-to travel hack?
For example, locked backpacks.
Got any gear you can’t travel without?
My camera, a comfortable cushion for the neck
What destination are you eager to go back to?
Japan
How do you stay safe when you’re travelling?
Being never alone, learning about places I’m visiting before the trip. Asking people who have been there before me
What’s the best way to experience a destination like a local?
Going to the food markets, asking taxi drivers where to go
What’s your favourite word in another language?
Chandelier
When and where are you next travelling?
Patagonia
Visit Kallie on Instagram
About you
Hi! I quit my job this year so that I could travel the world full time. Just the typical burnout from the 9-5 and ready to start living the life I’ve been imagining for myself since I was a kid. I’m so stoked to be finally doing it! I love all things nature, so I really care a lot about the environment and animals. Since traveling, I’ve met so many like-minded people, and it’s been so amazing!
Why do you travel and look for adventures?
I want my point of view to be challenged, and I want to be able to form my own opinions about places and cultures instead of just listening to what the media has to say. I feel like traveling is the best way to be humbled, to learn about other cultures and their languages, as well as to try some amazing food 😋 seeing different landscapes and exploring this amazing planet we get to call home is pretty incredible too!
What kind of adventures do you look for when you travel?
I see anything as an adventure. I want the out of the ordinary kind of stuff, like showering with a bucket and a cup or sleeping on the floor of a hut in the middle of the desert. But also just walking up to the top of a hill for sunset or listening to street performers in a city. It’s all part of the adventure
What’s your go-to travel hack?
If you’re on a budget, stay in hostels. If you’re not on a budget, stay in hostels! It’s the absolute best way to meet people and connect with other travelers. I’ve met some amazing people who I now consider great friends from all over the world!
Got any gear you can’t travel without?
White noise machine. If you’re in a dorm and something is snoring, or in a noisy city, it’s a lifesaver. Earplugs just don’t cut it sometimes
What destination are you eager to go back to?
I’ve only been to Greece and Egypt so far, and I’m still in Greece 😂 I’m sure I’ll visit both again one day though!
How do you stay safe when you’re travelling?
Make sure your hostel/hotel is less than a mile from the city center if possible. Stick to the main streets, and take self defense classes. In certain places, it is perfectly safe to go out by yourself at night, as well as take public transport at night. Just be overly aware of your surroundings and try to stick around other people. Also find someone to walk behind if you’re walking by yourself in a sketchier area. I also carry a small alarm that is VERY loud when set off, and a flashlight with a very bright strobe that can temporarily blind someone, or at least slow them down for a moment
What’s the best way to experience a destination like a local?
Don’t stay for just a day or two. Stick around for a week or more in one city/town. Just wander around without an agenda and without maps
What’s your favourite word in another language?
La, which is ‘no’ in Arabic lol
When and where are you next travelling?
I’m going to Jordan in two days! Two guys I met while traveling have flown to Athens to meet me, and we’ll be going to Jordan together for 10 days, and meeting another guy I met while traveling there as well! Once they leave, I’ll stay behind and volunteer for a month or two so I can really envelop myself in the culture
Visit Katrina on Instagram
About you
I am a travel photographer and army wife based in South Korea, inspiring families to see the beauty in their surroundings and take their children with them on adventure!
Why do you travel and look for adventures?
I travel to create joy and memories for my family while also educating them on the different cultures and foods we are surrounded by. It also invigorates my soul and makes me so happy to see and explore new places!
What kind of adventures do you look for when you travel?
I look for adventures that we will look back on in years to come and be so happy we did it! In other words, adventures that are new and exciting, that we’ve never done before or might never get the chance to do again!
What’s your go-to travel hack?
My go to travel hack is to always bring a bottle of water and a snack like a granola bar, even if you don’t have kids because being hungry when you’re exploring is never fun! You want to be hydrated and energized so that you can fully enjoy your travels!
Got any gear you can’t travel without?
Of course, my camera!
What destination are you eager to go back to?
Take me back to Rothenburg in Germany!
How do you stay safe when you’re travelling?
I think this is a great and important question for our female travel influencers! Never post a story or post in real-time. In other words, I never make a post at a destination I am currently at so that followers know where and what time I am at a certain location. You never know who is watching you!
What’s the best way to experience a destination like a local?
My advice is to avoid the tourist traps and head to the local districts off the beaten path! Also, going to a local grocery store and getting things for a picnic at a local park is also a great way to discover the local foods and merch!
What’s your favourite word in another language?
진짜? jinjja? It means “really??” In Korean. I love it and hear it in conversation all the time. Lol
When and where are you next travelling?
That is to be determined at the moment as the country we live in has heavy covid restrictions when it comes to leaving and entering but if there were none it would be the Philippines!
Visit Kayla on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and Website
About you
My name is Kayla and I have been an International Travel Agent for over 7 years as well as a Travel Writer/Blogger for over 3 years. Today, I run my own travel business called Travel Agent Without Borders where I specialize in creating unique, custom travel itineraries with a focus in sustainable travel. My travel blog includes destination guides, hidden gems, tips for packing & so much more!
Why do you travel and look for adventures?
It all began years ago when I boarded my first plane to Mexico with my family. I remember walking off of the plane and being in a world so different from where I was from. Since that week in paradise, my life changed forever. Traveling the world is so much more than getting a break from reality, or seeing beautiful sights. Travel changes you; it lifts you higher than you ever imagined possible, makes you laugh, cry, breaks you down, humbles you and pulls you out of your comfort zone. When you venture out into the world, you meet incredible people, experience new cultures and ways of life, you learn so many things about the world that surrounds you and about yourself. I travel and seek adventure because this big, incredible world is too beautiful for me to not see every corner.
What kind of adventures do you look for when you travel?
The kind of adventures that I look for when I travel are off the beaten path. Don’t get me wrong, I also enjoy seeing the amazing tourist sites, but I really love to break away and try to find those hidden gems!
What’s your go-to travel hack?
Use a Travel Agent! I think there are a lot of misconceptions surrounding using a Travel Agent to help book your vacations. I cannot speak for all of the agents, like any industry, there is the good and the bad. However, using an agent like myself will not only help you weed through the thousands of suppliers (hotels, airlines, tour companies, cruises and so much more) which saves you so much time, I don’t cost anything extra! Agents are not paid by clients, they are paid by the supplier, so booking online or with an agent, would result in paying the same price (sometimes we can find discounts!). Another advantage is that you always have someone in your corner, from planning to returning home, I am there to make sure anything that comes up, is dealt with and we find a solution.
Got any gear you can’t travel without?
I cannot travel without my sleep mask! My mask has saved me so many times while traveling. Whether you are trying to sleep on a plane, train, on a bus in the middle of the night while the street lights whiz by, your sleep mask will always keep the light out and allow you to get a deeper sleep.
What destination are you eager to go back to?
So many! I definatly want to head back to Greece and Italy.
How do you stay safe when you’re travelling?
When I am traveling, there are a fews ways that I ensure that I stay safe. I love to kick back and relax during my travels and immerse myself into the destination I am visiting, but I always have it in the back of my mind to be aware of my surroundings. This is something that I do at home as well. I also always check in with my family and let them know what I am doing that day as well. Lastly, always be respectful. This is a huge part of travel, if you are visiting a destination, be respectful of the way the locals live their lives and dress. If you are traveling to a more conservative area, be respectful and dress accordingly!
What’s the best way to experience a destination like a local?
Talk to people! Learn a few words in the local language and fill in the gaps with something like google translate, or you may speak the same language as someone you meet along the way. This is one of my favourite things to do when I travel, meet locals and spend some time learning about where they live, what their life is like and anything else that comes up in conversation. I have met people around the world that I still talk to years later and that have shown me things tourists wouldn’t find, just by starting a conversation.
What’s your favourite word in another language?
My favourite word in another language is amour, its cliche but love conquers all!
When and where are you next travelling?
My next trip (and first since Covid!) is to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico departing December 16!
Visit Beth on Instagram and LinkedIn
About you
Hello, travel bugs! My name is Beth and I’m a midwestern bibulous foodie trotting the globe one adventure at a time. I’ve been traveling since I was a teen but the majority of my biggest adventures didn’t begin until my 30s as my husband and I dedicated ourselves to a life mantra of “fewer things, more experience”. 17 countries, 36 US states, and counting! Travel is my true passion and I love sharing my stories with others who want to see the world. For me travel allows us to connect with others and the earth by learning about other cultures, tasting new foods, and getting lost in the moment.
We are able to travel often due to the flexibility of our careers. I am in real estate so I do not have set hours or PTO and I’m on an amazing team that is able to step in for me when I’m gone. My husband has a corporate gig where he works remotely, he’s been there long enough that he has built up 30 days so PTO a year (that’s a lot for the US ha!). You add in weekends and that allows us to trot the globe often.
When we travel we love a mix of activities. We hike, we eat, we walk around cities, we see all the touristy sites, we go off the beaten path, we do excursions, anything that connects us closer to the country or city we are visiting. Some of our top favorite memories have been bathing with elephants in Thailand, hiking up to Humanty Lake in Peru, wandering the streets of Amsterdam, doing tuk tuk karaoke in Cambodia, kayaking near Seward in Alaska, zip lining in Costa Rica, exploring wine country in Guadalupe Valley Mexico, taking a seaplane to Dry Tortugas in Florida, jumping off a high cliff at 7 Sacred Pools on Maui, drinking German beer at Oktoberfest in Munich, the list goes on!I also happen to be a bonus mom to two young girls and we have had a blast teaching them our values when it comes to travel. We don’t take them on every trip but they do get to adventure along from time to time. I hope they appreciate the different perspectives we try to instill in them and I can’t wait to see where they are inspired to go.
Travel often, friends!! The world would love to see you 🙂
Why do you travel and look for adventures?
I love adventure, learning and getting lost. Travel provides so much inner happiness for me because every memory is mine to keep and I can experience them again whenever I choose.
What kind of adventures do you look for when you travel?
Pretty much anything! From hiking to trying new foods, from chatting with locals to site seeing, I love it all!
What’s your go-to travel hack?
Dive into Airbnb research. Some places are more than just lodging, they come with an experience. Some of my favorite parts of our travels have been found on Airbnb through the hosts.
Got any gear you can’t travel without?
Packing cubes, foot hammock, deflatable neck pillow, comfortable shoes!
What destination are you eager to go back to?
Thailand will always hold a special place in my heart. South east Asia is the most amazing corner of the world. The people, the culture, the food, the natural beauty, everything is just amazing.
How do you stay safe when you’re travelling?
Always be aware of your surroundings. I avoid dressing like a tourist even though it’s probably obvious. I always take my anti theft bag, it looks like a normal bag but opens from the back.
What’s the best way to experience a destination like a local?
Talk to a local and ask them where to eat. Nothing feels more local than dining with them. It’s hard to avoid touristy areas when you want to go site seeing. But never pass up an opportunity to explore off the beaten path areas as well.
What’s your favourite word in another language?
I’ve honestly never thought about this. But I do learn hello, thank you, how much, where is, toilet, and beer in the language of each country we visit. Think best ways to stay safe but also know your priorities 😉
When and where are you next travelling?
South Africa in January and Guatemala in March!
Visit Lydia on Instagram and her Website
About you
62 years old. Art teacher. love travelling
Why do you travel and look for adventures?
I love to meet people and discover new places. Luxembourg is too small for me.
What kind of adventures do you look for when you travel?
city trips, nature
What’s your go-to travel hack?
as a woman just be well organized before leaving for your destination
Got any gear you can’t travel without?
Photo stuff IPad
What destination are you eager to go back to?
Canada
How do you stay safe when you’re travelling?
Just being aware and not having confidence too quickly especially when you travel alone as a woman. Leave always your exact address of the day
What’s the best way to experience a destination like a local?
Do like the locals. go to the market walk a lot through the cities, respect traditions and try their food
What’s your favourite word in another language?
Hello
When and where are you next travelling?
Paris Frankfurt
Visit Andreea on Instagram and her Website
About you
I’m a DIY travel enthusiast and blogger from Romania and the owner of andoreia.com, where I write about the destinations I visit.
Why do you travel and look for adventures?
I’m a strong believer in the fact that traveling enriches your soul and opens your mind, like nothings else can.
What kind of adventures do you look for when you travel?
I usually love to visit old towns with a lot of history, but lately I’ve also looked for experiences like watching the Northern Lights, snorkeling or riding a panoramic train in Switzerland.
What’s your go-to travel hack?
I like to plan before my trip what I’ll actually wear everyday. Since I’ve started doing this, packing got way easier and closing my carry-on stopped being a struggle. Besides, it’s actually cheaper to travel with a small suitcase, so another win there.
Got any gear you can’t travel without?
Pack-cubes!I love how they keep my stuff compact and well organized inside the suitcase.
What destination are you eager to go back to?
I’m eager to go back to Asia, particularly Thailand or Maldives.
How do you stay safe when you’re travelling?
Before every trip I also include a bit of research on safety for the places I’ll be visiting. It’s part of my travel planning and it makes me feel more prepared since I can avoid certain places if I deem them unsafe or be more aware if there’s any high risk of pickpocketing/scam where I’ll be going.
What’s the best way to experience a destination like a local?
One way to experience a destination like a local is to book an apartment a bit farther away from the busy center, instead of a well located hotel. Also opt for eating and drinking at the nearby smaller restaurants and pubs.
What’s your favourite word in another language?
Fika. I really like the concept behind the word.
When and where are you next travelling?
I’m planning to visit a few Christmas markets at the beginning of December, but it’s still up to debate because of the pandemic situation.