Early morning in Manaus and the first rays of sunlight pierce through the dense blanket of fog that has drifted off the Amazon River overnight and wrapped itself languidly around the Brazilian city. Manaus, which serves as a gateway to the Amazonian rainforest, is a popular tourist destination sitting on the nexus of the… [Read More]
How to Plan the Perfect Road Trip, No Matter Where You’re Going
Are you planning a getaway or vacation in the near future? Whatever your idea of a dream vacation is, planning ahead is key if you’re going to come home with memories you’ll actually want to share with others! We’ve all heard vacation horror stories of one sort or another; you don’t have to be… [Read More]
Don’t Wait! Here’s Why You Should Book Your Holiday Travel Now
In mid-July, the last thing people want to do is think ahead to the colder months and snowy weather; but if you’re planning to travel over the holidays, then this is the perfect time to think about winter and book those flights. According to airfare saving website, CheapFlights.com, between now and mid-September is primetime for snagging… [Read More]
Money Saving Tricks to Help You Travel More
If there is one unifying topic that all travel bloggers write about, it is the never ending ways in which to make travel more affordable. When I think about saving money on travel, I always reflect back on my trip to Colombia. My life at the time was complicated (to say the least). I… [Read More]
The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Planning a Trip
In exactly one month from today I will be on a flight bound for Hong Kong, starting a whirlwind trip through China, Thailand and Vietnam. When I look at today - a deathly boring day by any standard - and imagine myself this time next month, it’s like imagining that scene from The Wizard of Oz when… [Read More]
10 Books to Keep you Company While Solo Traveling
Traveling solo is one of the most empowering things you can do. It pushed you out of your comfort zone, forces you be (almost) completely independent and you learn a lot about yourself in the process. That being said, there can certainly be moments where you could use some encouragement or validation that you… [Read More]
Tips for Saving on Travel this Holiday Season
When I first started The Pin the Map Project, it was with the singular goal to prioritize my love of travel and inspire people to turn their dreams of globetrotting into a reality. Following an impromptu trip to Colombia, I had realized-much to my surprise—how affordable travel can be if one is smart and savvy… [Read More]
Trip Ideas Inspired by Legendary Explorers
Cortéz conquered the Aztec Empire, bringing Spanish influences to Mexico. Columbus embarked on a journey to discover the ‘New World,’ and inadvertently founded the first United States colony. Magellan discovered a water passage to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans - named the Strait of Magellan - that served as the primary route for… [Read More]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Planning Your Next Trip
To start, let me share the exciting news (and reveal the next pins to be added to my map) for where I’ll be traveling to next. Drum roll please…in February, my boyfriend and I will be heading to Asia for a whirlwind trip through Japan, Vietnam, (tentatively Thailand) and China!! We had a similar trip… [Read More]
