I think I'm finally finding my grove in 2019. It's safe to say 2018 was, well, a lot for me. And I mean that in good ways and bad. One way that was absolutely amazing involved traveling. I knew I wanted to travel more and let me just say this, be careful what you ask for! If you've been following me on Instagram, then you know that the last few months of 2018 were full of getaways, from Canada to Guadeloupe to Dominican Republic to domestic trips to Richmond and Nashville. At times it felt like my head was spinning {I was on six flights within a 3 day period!} but one thing that was great? Well, besides the frequent flier miles I racked up?I learned a ton about navigating the airport like a pro. I already felt like I was pretty efficient, but over the past few months I just really nailed the process. And of course, I'm sharing the tips with you!I've done a ton of posts on how to pack your carry-on bag like a pro, but this particular blog is all about navigating the airport with as little frustration as possible.How to Navigate the Airport Like a Pro

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Why does seeing the world have to be so expensive? It doesn't!
Earlier this year I made a point to work smarter, not harder and finally start traveling again. And that's exactly what I did. From Belize to Jamaica and up next, Kenya, I stuck to my promise. Do I have a ton of money? Absolutely not! But I use a few methods to save up for traveling so when I return home, I'm not broke. It's all about saving a trip at a time and being strategic about booking flights.

budget-airline-budget-carrier-tips-to-fly-low-cost-carrier-travel-on-a-dimeTwo weeks ago I had an interesting flight experience. I flew on a budget airline. You guys know I'm all about doing everything on a dime, but I refuse to sacrifice fun, style or comfort. Well, this was one of those experiences where "you get what you pay for."If you've ever been curious about a budget airline like Spirit or Frontier, keep reading to see the pros, cons and how to fly as comfortably as possible if you do go this route.

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As an only child, I'm used to, and even like, doing things alone but I understand everyone isn't that way. And traveling with yourself as a woman can be a bit scary for some. However, taking a trip around the world or even a short weekend jaunt can be rewarding and full of memories, even if you're rolling solo.
Check out some tips for solo women travelers. These are ways to stay safe, have fun, and of course, on a budget.