Ever wanna go on a quick getaway on a tight budget?! Well Puerto Rico is a great travel destination for those looking for a quick getaway on a budget. I booked a vacation to Puerto Rico for by birthday, while I was in graduate school. Money was tight at the time, but Puerto Rico was a great destination for me to stretch my struggling college student dollars. I was able to book round trip tickets for a couple hundred dollars, as well as book a nice resort style hotel just a couple blocks from the beach for an affordable price. The hotel also offered free drinks and snacks during happy hour everyday which was a plus. Restaurants offered delicious local cuisine that was also affordable. Mofongo is a MUST try if you enjoy plantain! Cover charges for clubs and bars were also very affordable, especially for females. I was able to stretch my money and do many tours throughout as well. I visited El Yunque Rainforest and waterfall, went parasailing on the beach, rode jet ski’s, rode ATV’s, toured Old San Juan, and did a rum tasting tour at the Bacardi Factory all while on a budget!
Egypt is one of my top rated destinations so far. It’s amazing to see all the things you’ve read about the Motherland finally come alive right before your eyes. Egypt is so rich in history and culture; from touching the pyramids, to climbing and crawling inside of them, to viewing mummies up close, and touching the very soil that our ancestors lay.
I visited Cairo for 2 days, as part of an 8-day trip. My travels started in Cairo, followed by a flight to Aswan for a 3-day cruise down the Nile River, then Luxor, and back to Cairo. Sailing down The Nile river is a beautiful and surreal experience on it’s own. So much historical events happened in those historical waters.
On the Nile River cruise we made stops each day along the way. On day #1 of sailing in Aswan I visited High Dam & Temple of Phiale. On day # 2 of sailing I stopped at Komo Obob to visit Sobek Temple & Temple of Horus in Edfu. On Day # 3 of sailing I stopped at the West Bank where I visited the Valley of Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut.
After 3 days of sailing I arrived in Luxor and stayed at the Sonesta St. George Hotel. The bathrooms in this hotel were so high tech, it took me forever to figure out how to flush the toilet lol. The shower had rain and waterfall effects, automatic doors, jacuzzi settings, surround sound stereo, and LED lighting to name a few! Luxor is a nice upscale city in Egypt where you can find high luxury hotels, high-end cuisine, and take a break from the hustle and bustle in Cairo. While in Luxor I visited the East Bank to experience Karnak & Luxor Temples, the Egyptian Museum, and the Bazaar market. The Egyptian Museum will help you gain an even greater appreciation for Egyptian art & the mummification process. You will be fascinated to see how after all these centuries the mummies still have many of their lifelike features preserved, almost as if they’re frozen in time. Many of the mommies still have hair, teeth, eyes, and nails.
After arrival back to Cairo I visited Memphis the home of the first pyramid “Step Pyramid,” followed by a camel ride down the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the Sphinx. Cairo’s a great city to get all you instagramable photos. Cairo is also a major city so it gets very busy. The traffic can get very heavy, so extra time must be allotted when traveling around this city. When going out shopping or walking around Cairo tourist need to be extra careful when crossing the streets, because the cars will NOT stop for you. Crossing streets in Cairo is like playing frogger in real life….If you are looking to do affordable shopping in Egypt is would recommend doing in in other cities like Aswan or outside of tourist attraction sites here hagglers congregate in large groups. You will find beautiful things to purchase in Cairo, but the prices tend to be hiked up in this area due to tourism. Outside of actual tourist attractions there’s so much competition among hagglers to get your dollars, that’s its very easy to haggle and get good bargains. They will literally follow you up to the temple door, to make a sale!
Traveling while black in Egypt is great, many locals will greet you as a brother or sister and treat you with respect. You are viewed as an equal. I received many complements on my skin and hair while there.
One of the things I really love about Bali, is that there’s an endless amount of things to do and see! If you're in the mood to relax you can unwind by ordering an affordable massage to your villa (usually the equivalent of $7-$ 20 USD). So yes, you can treat yourself EVERYDAY in Bali. If you want to turn up there’s amazing day clubs, where you can hang out poolside with lit DJ's, good drinks, and yummy food. If you’re in the mood for a chill day/evening Bali has some amazing local beaches; between the colorful beanbag chairs, live music, fresh food, views, hookah, and calming sounds of the ocean it's definitely a vibe! If you're a tourist attraction junkie there’s lots of different things to experience in Bali: Famous temples, the monkey sanctuary, Bali swings, native cooking classes, rice terraces, tea and coffee tasting, and hiking to name a few. If you're an adventurer who’s into island hopping and wants to capture some breathtaking views, Bali has many beautiful surrounding islands to explore like Nusa Penida. There’s just not enough time to experience all of Bali in one trip, which makes it is a great return destination because you’ll never get bored!
Ever wanna go on a quick getaway on a tight budget?! Well Puerto Rico is a great travel destination for those looking for a quick getaway on a budget. I booked a vacation to Puerto Rico for by birthday, while I was in graduate school. Money was tight at the time, but Puerto Rico was a great destination for me to stretch my struggling college student dollars. I was able to book round trip tickets for a couple hundred dollars, as well as book a nice resort style hotel just a couple blocks from the beach for an affordable price. The hotel also offered free drinks and snacks during happy hour everyday which was a plus. Restaurants offered delicious local cuisine that was also affordable. Mofongo is a MUST try if you enjoy plantain! Cover charges for clubs and bars were also very affordable, especially for females. I was able to stretch my money and do many tours throughout as well. I visited El Yunque Rainforest and waterfall, went parasailing on the beach, rode jet ski’s, rode ATV’s, toured Old San Juan, and did a rum tasting tour at the Bacardi Factory all while on a budget!
Egypt is one of my top rated destinations so far. It’s amazing to see all the things you’ve read about the Motherland finally come alive right before your eyes. Egypt is so rich in history and culture; from touching the pyramids, to climbing and crawling inside of them, to viewing mummies up close, and touching the very soil that our ancestors lay. I visited Cairo for 2 days, as part of an 8-day trip. My travels started in Cairo, followed by a flight to Aswan for a 3-day cruise down the Nile River, then Luxor, and back to Cairo. Sailing down The Nile river is a beautiful and surreal experience on it’s own. So much historical events happened in those historical waters. On the Nile River cruise we made stops each day along the way. On day #1 of sailing in Aswan I visited High Dam & Temple of Phiale. On day # 2 of sailing I stopped at Komo Obob to visit Sobek Temple & Temple of Horus in Edfu. On Day # 3 of sailing I stopped at the West Bank where I visited the Valley of Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut. After 3 days of sailing I arrived in Luxor and stayed at the Sonesta St. George Hotel. The bathrooms in this hotel were so high tech, it took me forever to figure out how to flush the toilet lol. The shower had rain and waterfall effects, automatic doors, jacuzzi settings, surround sound stereo, and LED lighting to name a few! Luxor is a nice upscale city in Egypt where you can find high luxury hotels, high-end cuisine, and take a break from the hustle and bustle in Cairo. While in Luxor I visited the East Bank to experience Karnak & Luxor Temples, the Egyptian Museum, and the Bazaar market. The Egyptian Museum will help you gain an even greater appreciation for Egyptian art & the mummification process. You will be fascinated to see how after all these centuries the mummies still have many of their lifelike features preserved, almost as if they’re frozen in time. Many of the mommies still have hair, teeth, eyes, and nails. After arrival back to Cairo I visited Memphis the home of the first pyramid “Step Pyramid,” followed by a camel ride down the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the Sphinx. Cairo’s a great city to get all you instagramable photos. Cairo is also a major city so it gets very busy. The traffic can get very heavy, so extra time must be allotted when traveling around this city. When going out shopping or walking around Cairo tourist need to be extra careful when crossing the streets, because the cars will NOT stop for you. Crossing streets in Cairo is like playing frogger in real life….If you are looking to do affordable shopping in Egypt is would recommend doing in in other cities like Aswan or outside of tourist attraction sites here hagglers congregate in large groups. You will find beautiful things to purchase in Cairo, but the prices tend to be hiked up in this area due to tourism. Outside of actual tourist attractions there’s so much competition among hagglers to get your dollars, that’s its very easy to haggle and get good bargains. They will literally follow you up to the temple door, to make a sale! Traveling while black in Egypt is great, many locals will greet you as a brother or sister and treat you with respect. You are viewed as an equal. I received many complements on my skin and hair while there.
One of the things I really love about Bali, is that there’s an endless amount of things to do and see! If you're in the mood to relax you can unwind by ordering an affordable massage to your villa (usually the equivalent of $7-$ 20 USD). So yes, you can treat yourself EVERYDAY in Bali. If you want to turn up there’s amazing day clubs, where you can hang out poolside with lit DJ's, good drinks, and yummy food. If you’re in the mood for a chill day/evening Bali has some amazing local beaches; between the colorful beanbag chairs, live music, fresh food, views, hookah, and calming sounds of the ocean it's definitely a vibe! If you're a tourist attraction junkie there’s lots of different things to experience in Bali: Famous temples, the monkey sanctuary, Bali swings, native cooking classes, rice terraces, tea and coffee tasting, and hiking to name a few. If you're an adventurer who’s into island hopping and wants to capture some breathtaking views, Bali has many beautiful surrounding islands to explore like Nusa Penida. There’s just not enough time to experience all of Bali in one trip, which makes it is a great return destination because you’ll never get bored!