15 Easy Tips To Save Money While Traveling Abroad

August 8, 2018 By Somto Ugwueze 2 Comments

15 Easy Tips To Save Money While Traveling Abroad

One of the most common questions I get is how to save money while traveling abroad. Considering that international travel can quickly deplete your savings, it’s a good question. Who doesn’t want to save money while on vacation? Whether you’re going on a weekend trip to Mexico or a 4-month tour of Southeast Asia, these money saving travel tips will keep your costs down. Here are 15 easy tips to save money on international travel, even if you suck at budgeting like me.

How To Teach English Abroad Without Experience

June 30, 2018 By Somto Ugwueze 2 Comments

How to Become an English Teacher Abroad Without Experience

If you want to experience a new culture and travel long term, becoming an English teacher might be the right choice for you. Teaching English abroad is probably the easiest way to move to a new country. With the demand for native English speakers constantly growing, many countries will pay top dollar to attract native English speakers to their schools.

How To Spend 48 Hours in Havana: Cuba Travel Guide

June 27, 2018 By Somto Ugwueze 2 Comments

48 Hours in Havana: The Best Things To Do

This post originally appeared in Sugar and Soul. It has been modified with new information and tips.

Oh, Cuba! It seems like everyone is talking, or I should say raving, about this country lately. Since Obama lifted travel restrictions to the small island nation, Americans have been flocking there in droves. Unfortunately, Trump has reinstated some of those old travel restrictions, but that doesn’t mean you can’t go to Cuba. When there’s a will, there’s a way!

Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes When Visiting La Sagrada Familia

June 19, 2018 By Somto Ugwueze 2 Comments

5 Mistakes You Should Avoid at La Sagrada Familia

La Sagrada Familia is without a doubt one of the must-see places in Spain. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is a 135-year-old basilica designed by the famous Catalan architect, Antoni Gaudí. Although I wholeheartedly dislike the city of Barcelona, I would go there simply to visit La Sagrada Familia. I should warn you that this basilica is a tourist-packed behemoth. It’s a good idea to prepare for your visit. To help with that, I figured it would be easier to tell you what NOT to do. Here are 5 mistakes you don’t want to make when visiting La Sagrada Familia.

Spain Bucket List: Forget Barcelona, Why Granada is the Best Place to Visit in Spain

June 13, 2018 By Somto Ugwueze 6 Comments

Why Granada Is the Number 1 Place To Visit in Spain

Granada is the reason why I fell in love with Spain. In the spring of 2012, a friend and I took a 13-hour bus down there from Bilbao, on opposite end of the country. It cost about 20 euros, perfect for broke college students. I wanted to see La Alhambra, the famous 13th-century palace from Spain’s Muslim era. But what I discovered was a city that embodies the essence of Spain – the spirited people, rich history, warm climate, narrow streets with flower pots, traditional Flamenco shows…Granada has it all. I want to show you why Granada in the best place to visit in Spain.

Spain Bucket List: 10 Unconventional Tips for Women Traveling Solo in Spain

June 9, 2018 By Somto Ugwueze 16 Comments

10 Unconventional Tips for Solo Travel in Spain

In this guide, I’m sharing tips for women traveling solo in Spain. You’ve probably read a million solo travel guides that tell you the same generic, touristy things to do – go to this cathedral, eat [insert popular dish], drink [insert popular beverage]. This is not one of those guides! Spain is one country where you should ditch those cookie-cutter travel tips. If you’re a female solo traveler looking to have an amazing time in Spain, here are 10 unconventional travel tips for you.