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Abena

Nov 17, 2019
8 min

AFRICA AND BEYOND

Planning an epic year of travel throughout Africa and the African Diaspora in 2020 on a budget!

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Abena

Aug 18, 2019
6 min

WILLEMSTAD,CURACAO

Looking for your next vacation? Curacao is it! A guide to planning your perfect trip.

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Abena

Sep 20, 2018
3 min

SANTA ANA, EL SALVADOR

You've made the decision to travel solo or off the beaten path. Here are a few ways to remain safe.

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Abena

May 10, 2018
3 min

CAYE CAULKER, BELIZE

I thought I would find love in Belize. Like the head over heels, I-can't-feel-my-face-when-I'm-with-you type of love. Instead I realize...

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Abena

May 10, 2018
3 min

VALLADOLID, MEXICO

There is power in place. Visiting a Mexican cenote that transformed me.

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Abena

Mar 14, 2018
4 min

CAP-HAITIEN, HAITI

Don't listen to what they say. Go see! My first impressions of this amazing country.

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Abena

Jan 2, 2018
2 min

PORTLAND, JAMAICA

This year I am going to find balance in my travels. Here are my travel resolutions for 2018.

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Abena

Jun 12, 2017
2 min

PAMUKKALE, TURKEY

A first hand account of Instagram infamy versus reality and the importance of sustainable tourism.

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Abena

May 5, 2017
2 min

DUBROVNIK, CROATIA

My attitude determines my experience, but my experience does not have to determine my attitude. I learned this powerful lesson during my sh

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Abena

Apr 24, 2017
2 min

VENICE, ITALY

The unexpected kindness of a stranger in Venice inspired me to travel and connect with others even more.

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Abena

Mar 22, 2017
3 min

CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA

5 tips to capture the best moments of any vacation!

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