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Picky Girl Travels the World

Defy convention. Embrace adventure. Regret nothing.

  • Solo Travel,  Travel

    True Confession: Sometimes, Travel Isn’t So Great

    October 20, 2019 / No Comments
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    Exploring Mexico Like a Local with Airbnb Experiences

    August 17, 2019 / 2 Comments
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  • China,  Solo Travel

    How to See Shanghai By the Seat of Your Pants

    June 6, 2019 / No Comments
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  • Solo Travel,  Teaching Abroad

    Travel as Self-Care: 4 Places to Visit When Throat-Punching Your Boss Isn’t an Option

    May 30, 2019 / 2 Comments
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  • It's been a little over 5 years since I stopped postponing my happiness. That's when I deliberately made BIG life changes so I could live life on MY terms, conventional expectations be damned. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Are you postponing YOUR happiness?⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #happiness #liveyourlife #soulsisters #browngirlbloggers #womenempowerment #nevertoolate #expat #blackexpat #lifeabroad #expatlife #livingmybestlife #empoweredwomen #securethebag #expatblogger #traveler
  • 3 Reasons Solo Travel is THE BEST⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ TOTAL CONTROL - When I travel alone, I call all of the shots and make all of the decisions. I never have to worry about upsetting others because I want to spend 3 hours in the cute fabric store I discovered instead of checking out some stupid castle or an old church.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ KNOWLEDGE OF SELF - On a solo trip, it's just me, all by myself. I have tons of time to reflect and think without any distractions or interruptions. My current trip is finally helping me come to terms with the fact that I'm not made for cold weather.🥶⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT- I don't let my lack of language skills limit my travels. Making my way to remote areas in the Chinese countryside despite not being able to read or speak the language is quite the achievement. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Traveling solo has definitely been a positive thing for me. What about you?⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #London #PicadillyCircus #adventuregirls #blacktravelblogger #blacksolotravel #blackexpat #blackgirlstraveltoo #solotraveldiaries #PickyGirlTravelsxLondon #adventuregirls #travelstory #solotravels #solotravelgirl #blackwomentravel #blacktraveljourney #melanintravel #blacktravelista #blacktravelmatters #blackwanderlust #melaninjourney #solotravelstories #blackinLondon⁣⁣ ⁣⁣
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  • “Defy convention. Embrace adventure. Regret nothing.” – A few years ago, I started to live life on MY terms. I decided to defy convention and embrace adventure by moving abroad at the age of 41. I regret absolutely nothing about that decision or any of the unorthodox choices I’ve made since then.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ The name Picky Girl Travels was an obvious choice (at least to me) given that I am a super picky eater…like no fruits or vegetables kind of picky. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ But if I think about it, being “picky” really extends beyond what I eat. I’m “picky” about a lot of things in my life. In other words, I strive to live intentionally. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I’m a minimalist who makes her own clothes who happens to have a chronic case of wanderlust. It’s my goal that by sharing the ups and downs of this crazy life, I can encourage you to pursue those things that make you happy and bring you joy.⁣⁣ ⠀⁣⁣ - Adalia ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #adventuregirls #travelstory #expatdivas #blackminimalist #minimalist #minimalism⁣⁣ #blackwomentravel #blacktraveljourney #melanintravel #blacktravelista #blacktravelmatters #blackgirlstraveltoo #blackpassportstamps #blacktraveljourney #blacktravels #blackwanderlust #melaninjourney #blackexpat #expatlife⁣⁣ ⁣⁣
  • Do I have any 2020 travel goals? NOPE.⁣ ⁣ I'm not one to make travel goals. Basically, as long as I'm traveling, I'm happy.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Right now, I'm really happy to be heading to Europe next week. This is me literally trying to map out how I can visit as many countries as possible...⁣ ⁣ ⁣⁣ Do YOU have travel goals or plans for 2020?⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #blackgirlstraveltoo #travelbloggers #passportcollective #womenwhotravel #sheisnotlost #blacktravel #blackgirlsblogtoo #blackbloggersclub #creatorsofcolor #girlslovetravel #dametraveler #wearetravelgirls #blacktravelclub #thetravelwomen #seetheworld #girlaroundtheworld #blackpacker
  • Looking back at 2019 like... As I reflect on the last 12 months, I am amazed by the year I’ve had. I took risks. I gained clarity and a clear sense of purpose. It was a great year for me. I’m excited about what’s to come in 2020. RISK, CLARITY, and PURPOSE perfectly describe my 2019. What 3 words sum up your year? 📷 Photo Credit: Roxanne Munson Photography | @roxannemunsonphotography
  • Sometimes even the devil on my shoulder asks "what the hell are you doing?"⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣ 📷 credit: ⁣@aazzijazzy876 ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #mexicocitylive #blackgirlstravel #blackgirlstraveltoo #iamatraveller #lifeintravel #travellinglife #adventuregirl ⁣⁣
  • TRAVEL IS A PRIVILEGE⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Recently, I was feeling a little down because I didn't get to travel "much" in 2019. Since last January I've ONLY visited 4 countries, a total of 9 cities. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Don't worry, I checked myself.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ It is easy for those of us with privilege to forget just how lucky we are.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ HOW AM I PRIVILEGED?⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I'm fortunate to have a strong passport which means that I can travel to 184 countries visa-free or get a visa on arrival. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I'm a black American which means that I'm spared a great deal of discrimination and profiling faced by black Africans.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I'm able-bodied and thin-ish which means that my travels are not limited because of my mobility. It also means that I'm not treated unfairly due to my size.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I enjoy the purchasing power of the US dollar and am not being crushed by student debt. This means that travel is much more affordable for me than it is for a lot of people.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I'd love to hear what you think about this idea of travel privilege. Leave a comment👇🏽.⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣⁣ #blacktraveljourney #blacktravelmovement #travelbloggerlife #travelmexico #streetartdaily #expatliving #blackexpat #blackgirlstravel #worldtravelers #streetartmexico⁣ #blacksolotravel ⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣
  • "The past is your lesson. ⁣⁣⁣ The present is your gift. ⁣⁣⁣ The future is your motivation."⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣You ever come across a quote that perfectly sums up how you feel?⁣ ⁣ It might sound a little corny, but I genuinely do feel like what happened in the past is not to be regretted but instead used as an opportunity to learn.⁣ ⁣ Being here today, breathing and alive is a gift.⁣ ⁣ The future holds infinite possibilities. I can't think of anything more motivating than that.⁣ ⁣ ⁣What's your favorite quote?⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #travelbloggers #passportcollective #womenwhotravel #sheisnotlost #blacktravel #blackgirlsblogtoo #blackbloggersclub #creatorsofcolor #travelbloggers #girlslovetravel #dametraveler #wearetravelgirls #sheisnotlost #girlstravel #blackgirlstraveltoo #thetravelwomen #likeajetsetter #seetheworld #girlaroundtheworld #travelblogger #passionpassport #solotravelgirl #Cambodia #AngkorThom #SiemReap #solosistas

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