G-ma Girl Takes Mundo Many of you know me as Girl Takes Mundo, but did you know I have a Latin nickname that screams traveler in the Latin language; “Pata de Chucho”. In its literal sense, it means “dog leg”. In Guatemala, it’s a person, similar to a stray dog who roams free in the … Continue reading Pata De Chucho – My Latina Traveler Nickname
Category: Girl Takes Mundo Stories
Traveling With A Smile – Latina Travel Stories
Journaling in Montenegro Aside from traveling with a smile on my face, I have been journaling during this trip and from time to time I have been so moved to write my thoughts quickly. I feel that only at that moment may I truly grasp what I'm thinking, feeling etc. This usually results in people … Continue reading Traveling With A Smile – Latina Travel Stories
Latina Slow Travel Plans
“Chicken scratch plans”, “Ever changing” and “No real plans” was the ways I described my 2nd leg/extension of my Girl Takes Mundo plans described in my Latina Wanderer: Back on the Map, Rediscovering the World’s Splendors post. The best way to describe this type of travel I embarked on was Latina Slow Travel Plans. I … Continue reading Latina Slow Travel Plans
Latina Wanderer: Back on the Map, Rediscovering the World’s Splendors
And She’s back at it! Call me a predictable traveling nomad but I’ve decided to extend my original 6 month Girl takes Mundo journey. This Latina Wanderer: Back on the Map, Rediscovering the World's Splendors. While it’s true that I covered so much in 6 months visiting Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia, Canada, Central and South … Continue reading Latina Wanderer: Back on the Map, Rediscovering the World’s Splendors
Top Things I Miss As A Solo Traveler
Ready for take off on another Latin solo trip I love being a solo traveler. Especially as a Latina traveler. One things is exploring a country as a solo travelr but I'm a woman, doing it alone and a Latina/Person of color. I'm challenging cultural norms and expectations and proving its achievable, rewarding and fun. … Continue reading Top Things I Miss As A Solo Traveler
Why People Take A Sabbatical – A Latina Travel Blogger’s Reasons
Why do people take a sabbatical? The reason may be many, but as I reflect on what has brought me to the point in my life where I would be willing to change my whole path by embarking on this 6 month sabbatical that turned into a year and a half. and travel the world, … Continue reading Why People Take A Sabbatical – A Latina Travel Blogger’s Reasons
Sabor De Montreal: Latina Travel Guide
Embarking on my adventures through 43 countries, Montreal, with its European flair, remained a tantalizing mystery until my friend Elise who I met while traveling in Montenegro intervened. In "Sabor De Montreal: Latina Travel Guide," I blend personal anecdotes as a Montreal tourist with Elise's local insights to present an insider's perspective on this captivating … Continue reading Sabor De Montreal: Latina Travel Guide
Assisi Bound: Rail Journey From Rome
In planning my dad's first European trip, his input was essential. Like many, he imagined European destinations as just a hop away from each other compared to the vastness of the United States. The reality is, you can't cover it all. Italy alone is vast, with endless cities to explore. When my dad suggested Assisi, … Continue reading Assisi Bound: Rail Journey From Rome
10 Cinque Terre & Genoa Things Travelers Need To Know
Everyone’s Talking About Cinque Terre and Genoa. And after visiting for myself, I can certainly see what the hype is all about. We stumbled on this gem while looking for destinations for a short weekend trip in Italy. My criteria was simple, I wanted a city where I could spend a couple days eating and … Continue reading 10 Cinque Terre & Genoa Things Travelers Need To Know
What To See In Genoa Italy During Spring
Here's what To See In Genoa Italy During Spring. As spring blooms in Italy, Genoa emerges as more than just a transit hub for those heading to the Ligurian coast's towns. For me, the city of Genoa was selected on a whim, driven solely by my desire to indulge in Italian cuisine for a few … Continue reading What To See In Genoa Italy During Spring