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14/06/2020

03/11/2019

I can't believe it's been two years since I spent my Halloween at one of the best Halloween destinations in the world! Check out what you can do in Derry, Northern Ireland around this time of the year!

http://www.thedreampacker.com/the-best-halloween-destination-in-the-world/

If you're in Ireland for Halloween and you don't go to Derry, there's something wrong. Read my experience in the best Halloween Destination in the world!

19/07/2019

Do you want to volunteer abroad and get free accommodation while you travel? I did it and it was awesome! https://www.worldpackers.com/articles/work-exchange-in-ireland?fbclid=IwAR3ZnRoVW-tueFabOdSubUGiEjBooJyC2r2l9t-THXYytCdRhuoZ13y2Xc0

I arrived to Portrush Holiday Hostel as a Worldpackers volunteer and I left as part of a new family. Read all about my experience doing a work exchange and traveling in Ireland.

10/07/2019

I had a raclette sandwich when I was studying a semester abroad in London and life hasn't been the same ever since.

True 😩

01/07/2019

True story

04/06/2019

I've been writing so much about diversity in the travel industry lately, that I needed to share again this post about my experience travelling as a Latino woman:

http://www.thedreampacker.com/white-privilege-while-travelling-my-experience-as-a-latino-woman/

White privilege while travelling is real. As a non stereotypical Latino woman, I have experienced both sides of it and let me tell you: they are not pretty.

04/06/2019

The amazing Wynee, from Wynee's World included me in the list of 10 Travel Bloggers You Should Be Following! 😁Have a look at the post and give it some love! http://wyneesworld.com/2019/05/22/10-travel-bloggers-you-should-be-following/

List of 10 amazing travel bloggers that will encite your wanderlust and push you to travel and explore the world around you.

18/03/2019

Mexico doesn't celebrate St Patrick's Day, but I was lucky enough to go to a real Irish Parade a couple of years ago. Read the whole story, it includes a lot of beer!
http://www.thedreampacker.com/st-patricks-day-ireland/

Is there a better place to spend a St Patrick’s Day than Ireland? Check how was Belfast Parade and the best pubs to drink during St Paddy's!

12/03/2019

"Why is it that a woman travelling alone, as I have often done for months at a time, is perceived to be “brave”, whereas men who travel alone are entirely unremarkable? Besides, in my case at least, it’s not true. You are only brave or courageous when you are afraid of something but still do it anyway. I have never been afraid of travelling alone."

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2019/mar/08/solo-travel-for-women-is-about-freedom-in-every-sense-of-the-word-rosita-boland?CMP=fb_gu&fbclid=IwAR2tEyXqcOgvmNhTwqNrZ3M_QXVEEb8cUhmP4y1mjT3q1LzmLTPuCJmkSYw

Solo travel is on the rise, especially among women, but Rosita Boland has always found it the most adventurous and rewarding way to see the world

08/03/2019

I wrote this piece a couple of years ago and I still believe it is true. This International Women's Day we should review everything that still needs to be done to achieve gender equality and let women be less afraid whenever they leave there's homes.
http://www.thedreampacker.com/importance-solo-female-travel/

Why is Solo Female Travel a thing? What makes women travelling alone different from guys hitting the road and what can we girls do to keep safe?

23/12/2018

I still can't believe it, but a month ago I was interviewed by New York Times Travel! They found one of my blog posts about dating abroad and they wanted my opinion for one of their articles (kudos to my SEO abilities)! They even sent one of their photographers to take some pictures of me 😱 You can check the full article on this link: https://nyti.ms/2EH9j43

28/10/2018

Thoughts?

https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/millennials-like-travel-more-than-netflix-sex-survey?fbclid=IwAR0Xr-WOfNwS5q4dD5kaVJI65uSU_qKPiPGBCd6Cqbnl37eBVQBS4TYXV0I

S*x is so last year.

22/10/2018

Agree.

03/09/2018

I haven't been very active on Facebook lately, but I have a very good explanation! I have been on a really weird travel journey betweem Guadalajara-San Francisco-Mexico City- Seattle lately and I got involved in so many projects that I could barely breathe. But I wanted to share a bit of my experience in Washington before I take my next trip in a couple of weeks. This was in Chihuly Garden and Glass, which was my favourite place in the city. Have you ever been here?

Photo Credit: My super colleague Cynthia Esquivel.

18/08/2018

Got this on my inbox today. When I started this blogging thing, I knew I could get access to press trips and other perks... I never thought I could also become a vampire if I wanted 😂😂😂

05/08/2018

One of best things I have read on travel recently :)

26/07/2018

11/30 and I still have a few years to go. Challenge accepted! How about you? How many cities have you visited?

25/07/2018

Facebook reminded me that this happened a year ago:

Me trying to leave Croatia:
Me: *Hands passport*
Agent: Where's your visa or permit?
Me: I don't need one.
Agent: No?
Me: No.
Agent: Oh, ok. Bye.

08/07/2018

Guess what?? Just reached the 3K followers on Instagram!! Thanks for all the support, let's go after the 5K! (Follow me on https://www.instagram.com/the_dreampacker/ )

02/07/2018

From time to time, I like to step away from the travel guides and the listicles and bring you a bit of my deep, meaninful experiences on the road. This post arrives a bit later, but I think it is still valid. I mean no offense with this, is just part of what I've lived this two years abroad:

http://www.thedreampacker.com/white-privilege-while-travelling-my-experience-as-a-latino-woman/

White privilege while travelling is real. As a non stereotypical Latino woman, I have experienced both sides of it and let me tell you: they are not pretty.

30/06/2018

I NEED to go to this place! Has anybody been here?

17/06/2018

Guess what? Just found out I reached the 2000 followers on Instagram! Might seem like a small number, but it's a huge milestone for yours truly! If you haven't followed me already, check out my profile! https://www.instagram.com/the_dreampacker/

16/06/2018

Where are my Spanish speakers? If you understand the language, you better check my friend Lizzy Saracho's vlog! She covers many topics, including travelling around Mexico, lifestyle and mental health! You can't miss it!

https://www.facebook.com/lizzysaracho/?hc_ref=ARSxNUxzw0zMPkQ5tfn_dex1iG6Kzery9ir9_A1gfVgVhiZ5tXAbfvmaMdqAvFeBTqc&fref=nf

instagram.com/lizzysaracho
youtube.com/lizzysaracho

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11/06/2018

New blog post! It's been a while, but it's worth it! Get a look at the magical town of Tequila! Yes, there's a town called Tequila in Mexico and it's as boozy as it sounds! Warning: designated driver is needed.

http://www.thedreampacker.com/day-trip-to-tequila-a-magical-town-in-mexico/

Tequila is not just a drink, it's actually a town! You can take a quick day trip to Tequila from Guadalajara and check out the place where the spirit is made. Walk around town, visit a distillery and go tequila tasting!

09/06/2018

I took a tour with Rabbie's a few years ago and it was magical! The Scottish Highlands are one of my favourite places in the world!

Looking for the perfect day trip from Edinburgh? If you want to see filming locations from Outlander and Harry Potter, witness the beauty of the mountains of Glencoe, and hunt for the Loch Ness Monster, read on about my experience touring the Scottish Highlands with Rabbie's Tours!

08/06/2018

He was such an inspiration! I always admired his travels and the way he interacted with other cultures. It's so sad that these situations are becoming more common =(

Anthony Bourdain, the chef and gifted storyteller who took TV viewers around the world to explore culture, cuisine and the human condition for nearly two decades, has died. He was 61. https://cnn.it/2JmXfbF

05/06/2018

How weird am I because I want to visit this place?

https://www.facebook.com/buzzfeedbringme/videos/2125806210787529/

03/06/2018

: I create a carefully crafted content calendar and when the time to write comes, I don't feel inspired and I change the subject on the last minute... I'm the worst XD.

28/05/2018

I love yoga, I love gin... But my balance is bad enough when I'm sober, so I'm not sure about this 😅

https://www.facebook.com/JungleFoodEnvy/videos/2050274128349509/

25/05/2018

I had to kill the time before my flight somehow.