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Meet Nikki

Nikki is the founder and editor of The Pin the Map Project, voted a top 100 travel blog of 2015. Nikki is an NYC based travel journalist whose work has appeared in VICE, FOOD & WINE, The Daily Meal, Roads & Kingdoms and more.

How Discrimination Impacts the World of Travel

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  Trump’s undeniable impact on travel was a central theme at last year’s Skift Global Forum in New York City, which brought together the industry’s top leaders to discuss the future of travel. The forum brought forward two key questions: How does the travel industry—founded on the premise of cross culture connectivity—thrive under the current president? How do minorities… [Read More]

A Guide to Taking a Road Trip in Iceland’s West Fjords

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  Paved highways give way to bumpy, gravel roads that hug the sides of cliffs and overlook an endless ocean. The tour buses that clog southern Iceland are replaced with dirt-covered Land Rovers that proudly wear the mud-strewn mask of the day’s past adventures. Welcome to Iceland’s West Fjords, a treasure trove of natural beauty far from the tourist… [Read More]

How to Manage Travel Anxiety, According to Experts

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  Anxiety finds me at 37,000 ft. (11, 300m) above the Pacific Ocean, somewhere between Tokyo and Los Angeles. My thoughts begin to swirl up around me like dirt kicked up in the wind. My chest tightens as though an invisible hand has clenched my heart in its fist. My breathing becomes shallow as the panic begins to rise…. [Read More]

Tips for Visiting the Taj Mahal for the First Time

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  Morning at the Taj Mahal in India and the fog hangs over the iconic structure like a lace veil. The crowds are few at this early morning hour, lending a sense of calm and serenity to my first visit at this man made wonder of the world. The perfectly manicured gardens lead up to… [Read More]

What it’s Like to Visit India’s Holy City of Varanasi

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  Its sunset in Varanasi and the pink and blue streaked sky is beginning to cast a glow over the slow-flowing Ganges River. It’s surreal to be here as it feels like it was just yesterday that I was wearing pajamas back in New York City, watching a CNN special on Varanasi, with my tabby… [Read More]

How to Avoid Sickness in India (and What to Do if You Get Sick)

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  When I told friends and family I would be traveling to India, I was always met with the same two statements: “India will be the most intense place you’ll ever visit” and “just start mentally preparing yourself now for getting sick.”   Getting sick abroad has become somewhat of a tradition for me, unfortunately…. [Read More]

A Year in Travel: A Look Back on 2017

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  Wednesday afternoon in New York City and I am sitting here reflecting on the year that has passed. Another year come and gone with the promise of a new year ahead. This past year has been a transformative one for me as I’ve both turned 30 (yikes!) and embarked on a new career path… [Read More]

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