A first generation Peruvian American, I'm a travel blogger, digital creator, freelance writer, and Founder of Latina Traveler. As a full time traveler, I have visited over 35 countries and lived in 5 to date. My interest in the travel industry led her to pursue two masterβs degrees in the field: Tourism and Travel Journalism. In addition, I am the Founder of Latina Traveler, a platform created to inspire Women of Color to travel solo but safely and with confidence. I'm a freelance journalist with bylines in Fodorβs Travel and Hermosaz USA. As a public speaker, I have spoken at the Latino Travel Fest about my solo travels as a Latina. I'm currently based in Budapest, but have lived in New York, Lima, Buenos Aires, Paris, and Barcelona. I love connecting with my audience, so say hola whether online or IRL!
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Hola Reader! April Fool's! I don't see that happening anytime soon, because I love what I do so it's all good. π Q1 of the year just came to an end yesterday and I shared some of my accomplishments these first 3 months of the year and the things I didn't get done. You can check it out on Instagram. Easter was yesterday and although this year I didn't do much, last year was a different story. I was able to an experience unlike any other. Along with my sister, we went to a Hungarian village in the north of Budapest for the holiday. You can read about it on the blog or watch it on YouTube. βοΈ Let's Travel Together Join us for an adventure packed trip to the Dominican Republic from October 19 to the 26th. Weβll be exploring the Dominican Alps, whitewater rafting, rappelling into waterfalls, having a full day on a catamaran, swimming in denote caves, and more! Donβt miss out on this unique experience! Only a few more weeks until registration closes, so don't miss out. π βClick here for info on future group trips! Can't wait to meet you. π ποΈ Travel Industry Chisme - Become a speaker in 2024! Apply to speak at Nomadness Fest happening Charlotte, North Carolina in September. βπΌ Creator/Writer Ops βAfroVibes is seeking African focused feature stories particularly about musicians, business leaders, and entrepreneurs. Matador Network is looking for LA based Creators who shoot vertical content. Yvonne is looking for travel writers based in Boston or Chicago. βJRNY is looking for photo essays. Photos need to be sent in by April 5th. Pay is Β£300 ($378). Apply to fully funded women's journalism fellowship focused on human rights and social justice. Apply by April 21st. Eva, BBC Travel SpeciaList Editor, is looking for pitches on: AAPI Month, Pride, outdoor adventures, cool weather summer destinations and more! π©π½βπ» Travel/Remote Jobs βVisit Napa Valley is hiring for a few different roles. βTravel and Leisure is looking for a part time Air Travel Editor. βTeach English from anywhere! Flexible schedule and bonuses available. β¨If you get a job, please let me know! I love knowing that what I share helps others and I'd love to congratulate you on this new life change. πΊοΈ Travel Ops Win a Trip for 2 to Greece! Enter by April 15. Win a Language Trip to 3 Cities with your BFF! Win a luxury trip for 2 to Tuscany, Italy worth $13k. Enter by June 30. β¨Love the opportunities I share? Support this newsletter by buying me a coffee! π IN CASE YOU MISSED IT I've been updating how my blog is organized to make it easier for you to find the info you need quickly! Some of the categories you can now find include:
π€ Where to next? Join me at the Latino Travel Fest! I'll be speaking and I'm looking forward to connecting with you if you make it there. Use code "FlaviaC" for a little discount! I'll see you May 31-June 2 in Elizabeth, NJ. Viaja more y live mΓ‘s, Interested in sponsoring this newsletter? βBuy me a coffee or reply to this email if you have a product/service to promote. |
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A first generation Peruvian American, I'm a travel blogger, digital creator, freelance writer, and Founder of Latina Traveler. As a full time traveler, I have visited over 35 countries and lived in 5 to date. My interest in the travel industry led her to pursue two masterβs degrees in the field: Tourism and Travel Journalism. In addition, I am the Founder of Latina Traveler, a platform created to inspire Women of Color to travel solo but safely and with confidence. I'm a freelance journalist with bylines in Fodorβs Travel and Hermosaz USA. As a public speaker, I have spoken at the Latino Travel Fest about my solo travels as a Latina. I'm currently based in Budapest, but have lived in New York, Lima, Buenos Aires, Paris, and Barcelona. I love connecting with my audience, so say hola whether online or IRL!
Hola Reader! It's been 2 months now that I've moved to Lisbon and I'm loving the life I'm creating for myself here. I'm taking time to do hobbies I've been wanting to do for a while (dance), regularly have social meet ups whether it's brunches, co-working sessions or just random meet ups to do things like go out to eat, bowling, etc. This doesn't just happen overnight, but it's nice it's happening. I shared some of my fave apps and websites to meet people/make friends when traveling or living...
Hola Reader! April 25th in Portugal is Freedom Day, the day the dictatorship ended 50 years ago. There were fireworks, parades, and people everywhere. It's a National Holiday here and also my dad's birthday. Participating in some of the activities made it a unique way to get to know my new home country better. βοΈ Let's Travel Together If Morocco has been on your bucket list, but none of your friends or family will join you and you're not quite ready to go solo, then do not miss out on this...
Hola Reader! After a week of my sister visiting, it's back to the old routine. But while she was here, we wandered lots around Lisbon and even visited Porto and Aveiro (known as the Venice of Portugal!). On a biz note, I'm pretty damn proud of myself for being only 3 spots away from selling out my Morocco Group Trip! It's happening this November 8-17 so if you've been contemplating joining, now is the time to do it! Don't let this opportunity pass you by. βοΈ Let's Travel Together I'm gearing...