Visiting The San Blas Islands + Kuna Tribe

Hands down, visiting San Blas (Kuna Yala, Guna Yala) is a "must-do" while traveling to Panama for the natural beauty and cultural experience. San Blas is an archipelago of 378 pristine islands off the east coast of Panama. The chain of islands and surrounding area offer some of the clearest ocean water and beautiful views. …

What to do if your Passport is Lost or Stolen Abroad

If you landed on this page because you are currently overseas and your passport is lost or stolen, BREATHE! While it is terrifying, this is a navigable situation. Trust me, I've been there.  I spent my 21st birthday in Copan, Honduras horseback riding through Finca al Cisne (a coffee plantation) and visiting the Luna Jaguar …

Travel Like a Millennial- Socially Responsible Tourism

The title of this post is not meant as a dig at other generations, but to highlight the fact that millennials are raising the standards of being a citizen of the world. I see my generation demanding environmental and social sustainability for the goods and services we consume. If we are holding our tampon and …

Learning Gratitude in Panama

Location: Panama City, Panama Dates: June 2012 Weather: 85-105ºF and humid AF I earned my bachelor's degree in Foreign Area Studies with an emphasis on Latin America and a minor in Spanish. While not the most widely applicable degree, it afforded me many opportunities to travel through my college's immersion programs. The summer after my …