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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!

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✍🏼 Creator + Writing Ops

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...

2 days ago • 2 min read

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...

9 days ago • 2 min read

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...

16 days ago • 2 min read

Hola Reader! My sister is currently visiting me and we spent the weekend traveling to Porto and Aveiro! Can’t wait to share more about these places with you. ✈️ Let's Travel Together There are only a few spots left on the Morocco 🇲🇦 Group Trip happening this November! If you’ve been wanting to join, do it ASAP before they’re gone🤩 Dates: November 8-17 Some of the activities we’ll be doing: 🏜️ Desert Glamping 🎉 Sacred Festival 💆🏽♀️ Hammam experience 🌵 Majorelle Gardens and YSL Museum 🪬 Henna...

23 days ago • 2 min read

Hola Reader! Allergy season has started here in Lisbon so if you see me out and about on the Instagram streets then just know I’m most likely sneezing away and scratching my eyes out cause of how itchy they get during this time of the year. After spending two weeks traveling the Mexican Caribbean Coast, I wrote a full travel guide explaining my itinerary which includes costs, companies I recommend and don’t, along with other tips I feel you should know to best prepare for your trip! ✈️ Let's...

about 1 month ago • 2 min read

Hola Reader! April Fool's! I don't see that happening anytime soon, because I love what I do so it's all good. 😌 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...

about 1 month ago • 2 min read

Hola Reader! Allergy season is officially here in Portugal. 🥲 So if you see me you'll catch me sneezing uncontrollably. This means that Easter is right around the corner! Last year I had the opportunity to have a unique experience in Holloko, Hungary. I got to witness folk dancing, eat regional food, and see lots of other local traditions. Learn more about this yearly event here! ✈️ Let's Travel Together There are 2 WEEKS LEFT to get the $295/month payment plan for Morocco! If Morocco is a...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Hola Reader! This week I had an unexpected reality check hit me. I've now been in Lisbon for two weeks and the city is still really new to me. It hit me that the first time I ever visited was only a year and a half ago and it was because I knew I wanted to stay in Europe that I'd have to move here. So when I visited back in September of 2022, I visited knowing the purpose of my trip was unlike any other I had done before. With Barcelona I knew before going that eventually I wanted to live...

about 2 months ago • 2 min read

Hola Reader! Living by yourself is not so bad. Now that it's been a bit over a week, I'm not sure why I thought it would be a bigger shock. It is just quieter at times, but I fill the space with a show or music. Overall my adjustment has been much smoother than I originally thought it would be. Now that this will be my future home, I'll be exploring my new city and trying out coffee shops and other must dos for when you decide to visit! Stay tuned to the blog for more. ✈️ Let's ADVENTURE...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

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. Tulum Ruins 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...

2 months ago • 1 min read
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