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27/11/2022

Things I am grateful for Part 2 of TBD.

I am grateful for my commitment to travel.

I often question if traveling as often as I do is the right thing to do. I wonder if I should be doing something more responsible, less frivolous, less hedonistic.

However, I’ve now come to realize that I travel often because I take it seriously. It’s not frivolous, it’s an investment in myself and a great way to take advantage of the season of life in which I find myself.

I travel because I value the experiences and connections that it unlocks for me.

Travel is transformational and continues to be a wonderful gift.

What are you grateful for?

25/11/2022

Things I am grateful for - Part 1 of TBD

I am grateful for my friends turned clients. Thank you for entrusting your travels with me.

Thank you to my very first client, Y, who partnered with me to plan lodging and activity options for his boys trip to Brazil.

Thank you to Y for entrusting me with a multigenerational family trip through Italy.

Thank you to B and K, single boss lady mamas, who allowed me to plan their luxury girls trip to the Dominican Republic.

Thank you to my married friends S&D and N&A who entrusted their anniversary trips to the Cayman Islands and St. Martin to me.

Thank you to H for allowing me to recommend hotel options for a girls trip to the UK.

Thank you to K for thinking of me when he needed to plan a last minute birthday trip to Mexico, for his new bride.

Thank you M for encouraging me to stand by my pricing and process even when there were naysayers.

Thank you for supporting my business and helping me to learn along the way!

09/11/2022

Today I vocalized what I really wanted. It was scary. Scary because I thought what I wanted was not possible. Then I spoke it, shared it and was told that what I wanted was more common than I originally thought.

Fear is a terrible thing. May we each have the wisdom and boldness to speak our minds and the courage to deal with whatever comes after.

06/11/2022

I’ve always wanted to be an Ambassador and I did it!!! Well although I am not an ambassador in the traditional sense, achieving Marriott Ambassador status is pretty amazing!

The Ambassador Elite status is the highest any Bonvoy member can achieve in a given year. Ambassador Elite members must stay 100 nights at a Marriott property and spend $20k within that same year.

This year, due to some personal circumstances, I lived in a hotel for about 3 months where I earned many of the points that funded my recent travels and achieved 90% of the required $20k spend. It wasn’t fun to be displaced from my home for a long period but the opportunity to accrue Marriott points and improve my status was the silver lining.

My favorite perk of Ambassador status is the customized service. I have access to a team of specialized agents who help me with whatever I need whenever.

For example, for my birthday they acted like a concierge providing dedicated assistance as I traveled from Zanzibar to Kigali and ensured that the Kigali team was ready to make my time there very special. Currently I am dealing with an escalation from a recent stay at a Marriott property and the Ambassador team is handling all of it. It’s so so nice to be on the receiving end of white glove service!

Comment below, what travel brands are you loyal to? Let me know if you have any questions about the Marriott Status!

30/09/2022

Walking into a new year.

Wishing growth, love, and more travels to myself this year.

Thanks for coming alongside with me y’all ❤️

01/09/2022

Happy new month!

Let’s play two truths and a lie, shall we?

1. I was once a Puppeteer
2. I recently started a travel planning business
3. I’ve met George Clooney

Which is the lie? Comment below with your best guess.

Hint: I started my travel planning business this year and would love to work with you to plan your next trip! So HMU!

23/08/2022

Travel Tip Tuesday!

Finding cheap flights to my destination is often the easiest part of travel for me. The most difficult however is getting around within my destination.

As a solo traveler I have to figure out cost effective and SAFE ways to get around town in different countries. Although I leverage public transport where possible, many times, especially for airport transfers, taxis and cars are best.

While Uber is generally available in most or all countries I’ve visited, coverage is limited and so it’s unreliable on demand or is otherwise very expensive.

So, I always do a bit of pre planning to identify and download other more local ride share apps as an alternative to Uber!

Here is a small list :

- Bolt: just like Uber but always less expensive
- Bla Bla Car: great in Europe for getting around across two different cities say Paris to Reims.
- Free Now: great app for reserving Taxis
-Careem: Uber alternative in the Middle East

Comment below and lmk. Have you used any of these Uber alternatives?

21/08/2022

Food/dining is such an important way to experience culture while traveling.

I am proud to offer reservation booking and confirmation services to clients who book my White Glove package. I own the burden of finding reputable establishments and securing a reservation time that works with your overall travel plans.

Swipe to see a testimonial from a client’s recent trip to the Cayman Islands.

The best and most reputable fine dining option on Grand Cayman was was going to be closed for two weeks after my clients arrived. So, I worked my magic to land a reservation three hours after my clients landed so that they could kick off their vacation with an outstanding dining experience!

Lmk in the comments below - on a scale of 1-5 (v important), how important are your dining experiences when you travel?

17/08/2022

There is no playbook for what life should look like if you are a single, Christian, working woman in your 30s and have no children.

Don’t worry - I’m writing my own.

Happy WCW to me - I am charting my own unique path (btw you should too) despite fear and doubt.

In my best Shania - let’s go girls!

11/08/2022

Let’s face it - most of us have or will experience some form of a hiccup during travel. How do you handle this when it happens? Who has your back and how do you make sure these hiccups don’t ruin your entire trip?

One of the key benefits of working with me and choosing my White Glove travel package in particular is that you receive unlimited access to me before, and during your trip.

With my White Glove package you don’t have to deal with any of the rare hiccups that may occur. My White Glove clients simply escalate the issue to me and I deal with the rest.

Swipe to read directly from recent clients about how I helped them resolve a hotel debacle.

07/08/2022

hotel in Bocas is an excellent entry level choice for those looking for an over the water bungalow experience.

Prices vary depending on the season but you should plan to spend $300-$600 per night

The hotel has a strong sustainability focus and so there is no power from 10am until 6p when most guests are out exploring the island. If this is a problem for you then you should book an alternative property.

Also be warned there is a club on the other side of town that plays loud music until early morning. I found the noise to carry into the rooms so If you are a light sleeper I’d suggest something else.

Let me know what you think in the comments. Would you stay here?

23/07/2022

Yesterday, I completed a questionnaire that will help my Lawyer craft my Will. I’ve had this form for a year and despite multiple attempts could never bring myself to complete it. I would get stuck at the section asking about my funeral arrangements and preferences. It is an uncomfortable subject to contemplate.

I wrote down who will inherit my Limoges collection, my Moroccan rugs, my antique prints and other items from my travels.

I realized that I don’t have a whole lot to leave as far as stuff goes. I panicked slightly at this realization but then I think it’s ok. The questionnaire reinforced my belief in collecting experiences not things.

I know all too well now that a legacy is not about the stuff you leave behind and is instead about the lives you touched and the memories that were created from lived experience.

What will you leave behind?

04/07/2022

Nothing says USA more than a Nigerian born woman who emigrated to the States with her family when she was 10 years old on a diversity visa lottery.

I’m forever grateful to be Nigerian - American and thank God for our deeply flawed and yet still beautiful Country.

27/06/2022

I was a wedding guest in NJ yesterday. It was great to celebrate my friend and her new husband! I also took advantage of the venue’s close proximity to revisit some of my favorite Philly spots.

DMV folks - don’t sleep on Philly - it’s such an easy trip from the area and it’s great fun!

Here is how I spent a few hours in Philly outside the wedding.

See - Reading Terminal will always be one of my favorite reasons to visit Philly! The historic market is home to many local merchants and the unforgettable Amish-run - the Apple Cider is my favorite. On this quick trip, I tried for the first time and LOVED IT!

Sip - Oatmilk Nitro Latte from

Stay - Service here was impeccable and it’s in front of city hall. It was in fact the old annex building for Philly’s city hall.

Slog: Although technically not a hike, I love because it’s open nearly year round and features a skating rink for kids of all ages to enjoy.

Have you been to Philly? Lmk what you love about it in the comments below.

15/06/2022

Summer is nearly here!

What is your summer vacation strategy? Are you all about catching more sun ☀️ and planning beach escapes or are you running away from the sun seeking cooler weather?

Comment below and lmk what you think!!!

09/05/2022

Spent the last 6 weeks in this incredible incredible city!!! Can’t wait to share more!!! Comment below and lmk what you’d like info on!

Bisous

01/05/2022

Happy new month and hello to the new faces around here!

I’m Ronke. I love to travel and I recently started a small business to help others travel with little to no stress! I created this page to chronicle my adventures and share tips and tricks. I try to post consistently and use Reels but I find the latter overwhelming. I am not deterred though, last week, I published 3 reels a record for me and I’ll keep trying!

One of my favorite things to do on this platform is to show my Souvenirs and to share my stays with you. I’ll try to do more of these this month and I have a highlight for hotels and a video series for Souvenirs!

As the world opens back up what travel questions can I help answer for you!?!

Let me know in the comments below!!

Happy Sunday, happy new month and have a wonderful week ahead!!

21/04/2022

Oh hi from Oia! 🤷🏾‍♀️

Stay tuned for content from this trip!

Comment below, what would you like to knew about Santorini?

11/04/2022

I know I look crazy in this picture. Sometimes when you do something different you look absolutely ridiculous.

But you know what is really crazy? Allowing fear to keep me from trying.

My trip to Costa Rica afforded me another first: Snorkeling.

Before I went I just knew I would drown and a shark would eat me (real thoughts in my head). What happened instead was of course the exact opposite.

I instead discovered a whole word under the sea and now I plan to buy a Go Pro so that I can capture photos of future under the sea explorations!

And yes I strapped a life jacket around me and held on to one as well. 🤷🏾‍♀️

When was the last time you had a first time?

21/03/2022

Top beaches to visit in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

1. Playa Cocles - pictured here
2. Playa Punta Uva
3. Playa Chiquita
4. Playa Negra
5. Playa Manzanillo

These beaches are on Costa Rica’s east coast, where land meets the Caribbean Sea. The water is WARM, the food INCREDIBLE and the people, incredibly nice.

02/03/2022

When was the last time you had a first time?

I just remembered that I went paddle boarding for the first time on Lake Atitilan! It was awesome, I had a very nice teacher and his partner took these pictures!!!

Comment below and lmk when you last tried something new!

28/02/2022

Picture 1: Caye Caulker, Belize. Moments after this photo was taken, I experienced significant micro aggression from a Caucasian woman.

Picture 2: El Salvador. Moments before this picture was taken, numerous Salvadorian men and women wanted to take a picture with me because my hair was “so beautiful” they said.

Picture 3: Kiev, Ukraine. On a 2011 trip to visit my cousins in Ukraine, I witnessed first hand how Black people (many of whom were paying international students from African countries, like Nigeria) were marginalized during their daily activities. Sadly, today, even in the midst of the ongoing conflict with Russia, African students continue to be marginalized as they also try to exit the borders in pursuit of refuge.

Picture 4: Bordeaux, France. Moments after this picture was taken, I was bombarded with questions about “people of color” since I was one - as though I was the mouthpiece for a monolithic race. The individual proceeded to state the “N” word at least twice - during our conversation to “make a point” he said - and then in the same breath shared he wasn’t racist and then cited a relationship with a Black friend as evidence.

I travel a lot because I derive joy from connecting with people from all over the world. 90% of those connections are wonderful and characterized by mutual respect and understanding. However, there are those cases where, like a slap to my face, I am reminded of the color of my skin and how some have conferred to it inferiority, poverty, exoticism, etc.

When this happens, I am bewildered yet not deterred. Where I can, I educate and where I can’t I pursue peace and walk away.

As we wind down Black History month in the United States, I encourage you to continue to learn about Black history throughout the year. May we never stop learning about each other. Let’s look back so that we can move forward.

15/02/2022

Y’all are going to get these photos!!

But also it’s a 4 day weekend soon for some in the USA! Here are some travel deals. Remember these are non stop from DC, New York, SF and Chicago from Feb 17 - 21 and I found them 10 minutes ago.

Happy traveling!

SF
Hawaii : $279; United
London: $495; United
Tahití: $590: United

New York
Bermuda: $315; JetBlue
Guatemala City : $416; JetBlue
Milán: $497; American

DMV
El Salvador, $387, Volaris
Cancun, $422, Frontier

Chicago
Miami, $352, American/Delta
Mexico City, $400, Aeromexico
London, $495, United/American/BA

Comment below and lmk where you are going!!!

08/02/2022

I am a Black woman in constant pursuit of Black History.

Here I am walking the streets of Lagos and Lisbon in Portugal in October last year.

Did you know that in the late 1400s, Portuguese powers used the port of Lagos (Nigeria) among others, to launch the transatlantic trade of enslaved peoples?

If you ever end up visiting Lisbon and are interested in African history, I strongly suggest you join Naky to learn more.

I am so blessed to be able to travel freely and explore different parts of the world and have so much gratitude for the men and women who work so hard to preserve Black history globally.

30/01/2022

Beach day essentials.

Mine are sunscreen (face and body) and I try to get reef safe for the body. I also love sparking h2o, a snack, and a journal to collect my thoughts and pray.

What are your beach day essentials? Lmk in the comments below!

26/01/2022

Today is National Plan for Vacation Day and I wanted to let you know that aModernAjala Travel Consulting LLC is here to help you with ALL your travel and vacation planning needs.

Who do I help? : Human beings curious about exploring our big world! I can help both men and women and groups of varying sizes

How do I help? : If you want to just show up to your vacation I can make that happen. If you need help with discrete components of travel planning I can do that too! (Transportation, itineraries, hotels, off the beaten path experiences)

Why me? :
I offer over 10 years of experience working with a diversified set of clients [from Retirees to Groups];

I have a strong global network of on-the-ground contacts to facilitate a smoother travel experience;

I have unicorn powers in finding cheap (non-stop) fares;

I curate memorable, customized experiences (from luxury to budget);

I successfully navigated the rapidly changing requirements for air travel in 2021 and visited 23 cities in 10 Countries including Morocco, Malta and Portugal and can provide expertise around this too!

So, what are you waiting for? Book an initial consultation or email me at [email protected] so that we can start to realize your Travel Goals this year!

31/12/2021

The feeling when you’ve booked all your January trips! {save this post}

USA friends - you have an opportunity to take (at minimum) a 4-day trip somewhere in Jan! MLK day is on January 17. So, book that trip now and tip: RETURN ON TUESDAY- its often cheaper than on Monday or Sunday!

Sample Destinations (All Non Stop for MLK weekend)

✈️$44RT from DC/Baltimore to Miami on Frontier/Spirit or $120-$150 on SW and AA

✈️$84 RT from SF to Vegas on Frontier

✈️$ 140 RT from NYC or DC to El Salvador on Avianca

✈️$200 RT from NYC to Costa Rica on Avianca

✈️ $238 RT from SF to Honolulu

Comment below and lmk where you’d like to go or you can guess where I am headed! I’ll post more deals the more comments I get!!!

27/12/2021

Smiling big because I just achieved Titanium Elite Status with (swipe to see it)

Quick Story: Before working in Tech, I was in Consulting. Consulting was primarily appealing to me because of the frequent travel and the possibility for quick points/mileage/status accumulation! My reality however was different - as a government consultant - I traveled NOWHERE with maybe the occasional trip for professional development meetings or conferences. The point is - I earned no status and accumulated no points. Even my current job was supposed to come with lots of opportunity to travel but for varying reasons, including the pandemic, that didn’t work out.

So, I am SO SO SO SO PROUD of myself for achieving this status through my own travels! It’s a big deal for me!

So, why should you care?

Swipe to learn more about why you should sign up for and other loyalty programs for that matter (slide 3) and perks of the Titanium Status in particular (slide 4)!

I am particularly thrilled about the United Silver Premier Status - I don’t love United tbh - but the free checked bag will be game changing for me and the souvenirs and antiques I want to bring home!!

Comment below! Are you loyal to any hotel brands? Do you think you will be in the future?

27/12/2021

I’ve never met a beach I didn’t like.

This picture was taken earlier this week, at the Golden Bay beach in Malta. It was 67 degrees and a much welcome break from the cold weather in the French Christmas markets.

For as long as I have been in the United States, all my Christmases have been cold or “white.”

I am beginning to rethink the entire thing!

Comment below - are you team “white Christmas” or team “hot Christmas”?

25/12/2021

Joy to the world!

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate and Happy Holidays to everyone!

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@eclypsedemar hotel in Bocas is an excellent entry level choice for those looking for an over the water bungalow experience. Prices vary depending on the season but you should plan to spend $300-$600 per night The hotel has a strong sustainability focus and so there is no power from 10am until 6p when most guests are out exploring the island. If this is a problem for you then you should book an alternative property. Also be warned there is a club on the other side of town that plays loud music until early morning. I found the noise to carry into the rooms so If you are a light sleeper I’d suggest something else. Let me know what you think in the comments. Would you stay here? #solotravel #bocasdeltoro #panama #dmv #dmvtravelagent

The Omicron variant is very quickly changing travel requirements. Case in point: in the USA, the CDC is reportedly considering a move to shorten the timeline for required testing from 72 hrs to 24 hrs. If/when this change goes into effect, individuals traveling to the USA will be required to present a negative Covid test result, taken no more than 24 hours before the fight departure time! 😩 Depending on where you traveled to, this reduced timeline may be make testing more challenging! Let’s hope that the CDC continues to permit Antigen/Rapid tests for entry into the USA. If so, then I strongly recommend that you purchase #binaxnow test kits for your upcoming international travel. The kits approved for international travel can be found on FSA or eMed stores. Watch the video to learn more about the kits and use this link to learn more about the EUA and expiration dates. https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/binax-now/COVID-19-Ag-Card-Product-Expiry-Update.pdf

Part 2! You asked for it and now it’s here! Here are my tips for skin care while traveling! Watch Part 1 and and let me know what you think or share some feedback based on your routine! Fellas - I know you care for your visage too - so pls comment too! To sum it all up, even while traveling, I stick to my normal skin care routine and just add more exfoliation and moisturizer to the mix! My skin care routine in FIVE steps: 1. Cleanse - take off the day and makeup 2. Prep - disinfect your skin and prepare it for steps 3 and 4 3. Treat - use serums and other targeted solutions to solve specific skin problems 4. Moisturize - heal and moisturize your skin and seal the treatment 5. Protect - use SPF 30+ to protect your skin from sun damage

You asked for it and now it’s here! Here are my tips for skin care while traveling! Watch Part 1 and 2 and let me know what you think or share some feedback based on your routine! Fellas - I know you care for your visage too - so pls comment too! To sum it all up, even while traveling, I stick to my normal skin care routine and just add more exfoliation and moisturizer to the mix! My skin care routine in FIVE steps: 1. Cleanse - take off the day and makeup 2. Prep - disinfect your skin and prepare it for steps 3 and 4 3. Treat - use serums and other targeted solutions to solve specific skin problems 4. Moisturize - heal and moisturize your skin and seal the treatment 5. Protect - use SPF 30+ to protect your skin from sun damage

Planning international travel during COVID can be overwhelming. Requirements change often and rapidly. Don’t let this deter you however! Watch till the end and check out this summary checklist of the 4/5 things you should consider when planning travel during COVID. Let me know in the comments below if this is helpful! ✅ Know your Status ✅ Evaluate COVID prevalence at your destination(s) of interest. Use sites like the WHO or CDC for research ✅ Use Sherpa to determine required documentation and entry/exit requirements ✅ Cross reference information against official government and public health websites ✅ Purchase BinaxNow Home Test to know your status and save money on testing before returning to the States. It’s the only CDC approved self administered test kit for travel because there is a Telehealth component. Link to purchase in Bio.

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