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What to Consider When Choosing a Safari Destination

July 6, 2018 By Nikki

A safari is inarguably one of the most exciting and rewarding travel opportunities anyone could have—so long as you choose the right place for you. With so many different places to safari across the world, here’s how you choose the destination that is right for you. Consider your budget First things first—before you book… [Read More]

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Travel and Terrorism: How You Can Stay Safe (My First Cheddar News Segment)

August 18, 2017 By Nikki

Friday, August 18th, I had the TOTAL pleasure of going on Cheddar TV Live, a post-cable news program filmed here in NYC at the Flatiron Building and the NASDAQ floor. While I had spoken at various conferences and been a guest on radio shows before, this was my first time being on air, which… [Read More]

Money Saving Tricks to Help You Travel More

February 14, 2017 By Nikki

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]

Trump’s Travel Ban and What it Means for your Travels

January 31, 2017 By Nikki

Last Friday, Donald Trump signed an executive order banning travelers from seven Muslim nations including: Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Sudan, and Somalia. The unprecedented order created mass chaos and hysteria as protestors flooded airports, travelers with valid visas were detained or faced deportation. In response, the American Civil Liberties Union (or ACLU) sprang… [Read More]

The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Planning a Trip

January 18, 2017 By Nikki

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]

Tips for Saving on Travel this Holiday Season

November 8, 2016 By Nikki

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]

Saving on Airfare in 4 Easy Steps

June 24, 2016 By Nikki

Airfare is the most expensive part of travel and while hotels, food and activities can be customized to be as expensive as we make it, saving on airfare can be tricky. Finding a cheap flight can mark the difference between dreaming about your next adventure and boarding the plane; so when it comes to saving… [Read More]

3 Steps to Affording Travel without Credit Cards

April 12, 2016 By Liz Peterson

In order to afford your dream vacations you need just one thing (drumroll please….) A trust fund! I kid. Though wouldn’t that be great? I’m assuming if you had a trust fund you probably wouldn’t be reading about how to afford travel without credit cards, so don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. The actual key… [Read More]

FlightHub’s Ultimate Guide to Saving on Airfare

January 21, 2016 By Nikki

FlightHub’s love for travel is the main reason why we exist in the first place, and making travel affordable for our customers has always been our priority. Because of this commitment to accessible travel, FlightHub Review has put together our ultimate hack guide to saving on airfare while you travel. 1. Fly Off… [Read More]