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
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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
Bulgaria’s Capital Gem: Sofia Unveiled
As I arrived for my departure flight in Bulgaria I read a sign that read, "Sofia is yours to keep." This quote caught my attention. As I reflected on the message, I knew that it was very accurate. All the memories, the sights, encounters and even the calories, were mine to keep. When someone travels … Continue reading Bulgaria’s Capital Gem: Sofia Unveiled
6 Best Tip Based Tours In Sofia Bulgaria
Visiting Sofia Bulgarian Food Night Out With Hostel Friends Sofia for being a smaller European city has tons of things to do and a lot of it is free. This includes walking tours, bike tours, hiking tours to Vitosha mountain, jogging tours, graffiti tours and even food tours. And did I mention they are all … Continue reading 6 Best Tip Based Tours In Sofia Bulgaria
Truth About Solo Travelers – We Don’t Travel Alone!
Photoshoot with my travel buddy Not so solo, solo travel A big misconception of a solo traveler is that you are traveling alone. This can’t be farther from the truth. The truth about Solo travelers is that we don't travel alone! Usually you bump into people while traveling, travel together for a bit and then … Continue reading Truth About Solo Travelers – We Don’t Travel Alone!
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
City Sightseeing On Electric Scooters – Tips
Who else likes City sightseeing on electric scooters 🛴? It is an easy way to up level your city sightseeing and quickly becoming a favorite for tourists looking to other means of transportation when exploring new cities. Electric scooter hires have popped up in cities all across the globe including Zürich in Switzerland (pictured above). Hiring … Continue reading City Sightseeing On Electric Scooters – Tips
UK & US Staycation Dreaming
Visiting English Villages UK Campervan roadtrip Wales waterfalls Sometimes traveling abroad can be difficult, sometimes our travel budget doesn't allow for far destinations but sometimes, we really need a vacation. These are UK & US staycation ideas if you want to travel but not leave too far from home. I had my fill of staycations … Continue reading UK & US Staycation Dreaming
Start Solo Traveling – Top Tips
Solo travel in Mexico City Solo trip selfie Who’s ready to pull the trigger and start solo traveling? Prior to going solo on my trips, I always felt like I was being held back waiting for the ’s to align for friends/family schedules, funds and travel destinations to match mine. I relied a lot on my … Continue reading Start Solo Traveling – Top Tips
Eat, Pray, Love – My Travel Luv Story
Girl Takes Mundo in Manchester Have you ever seen someone kick and scream as they fell in love? Hi, let me introduce myself, my name is Chris, also known as “Girl Takes Mundo”. I'm the girl whose intention for traveling was NOT to end up on some Eat, Pray, Love journey. And here I am, … Continue reading Eat, Pray, Love – My Travel Luv Story