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 master’s 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 Fodor’s 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! I'm finally back in Lisbon! I spent my first couple nights in my new apartment all alone. So far it hasn't been so bad, but we'll see how it goes! I think the jet lag and trying to come up with a new routine has me in my own world. I've started posting about Mexico on the blog starting with some Mexico Caribbean tips you should know for your future trip! These are things I wish I knew before visiting to have a smoother time. ✈️ Let's Travel Together We're heading to the Dominican Republic! Quick facts:
Click here for info on future group trips! Can't wait to meet you. 😌 ✍🏼 Creator/Writer Ops Explore the Majestic Alpine Lakes of France (Creator Trip) Eva runs the BBC's new travel column, The Specialist, and is accepting pitches Fodor's has updated their pitch guidelines. Read them here Amelia is accepting pitches for BBC Studios. 🗺️ Travel Ops Win 2 Free Flights to watch solar eclipse from the sky. Apply by Mar 11. Win 2 tickets for a fine dining farm to table experience in Richmond, VA. Apply by March 11. Win a Dream Trip for 2 to Portugal. Apply by March 15. Win 2 round trip tickets to Puerto Rico. Apply by March 15. Win a tropical escape to St. Croix. Apply by March 17. ✨Love the opportunities I share? Support this newsletter by buying me a coffee! 📌 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Your support of my blog means the world to me! Since this year started, my traffic has more than doubled. I appreciate any clicks, comments, and shares you can make. 🫶🏼
🤔 Where to next? I'll be in Lisbon exploring my new home and hopefully making new friends and starting a community here! Let me know if you'll be visiting or in the area. I'll be speaking at this year's Latino Travel Fest happening May 31st - June 2nd! Grab your ticket ASAP and use my code 'FlaviaC' for 15% off. Read this for other travel conferences having this year. Viaja more y live más, Interested in sponsoring this newsletter? Buy me a coffee or reply to this email if you have a product/service to promote. |
Flavia | Latina Traveler
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 master’s 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 Fodor’s 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. ✈️ 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. ✈️ Let's Travel Together I'm gearing...