Winter 2017 Travel Plans
Guess whaaaaaatttt guys!!!
I have finally decided where I am going to spend Winter 2017! In three weeks I jet off to Mexico to start my venture of living & volunteering abroad with my best friend & Pupdog - Myra Marie.
I will be spending time growing my Airbnb business (a post on this coming soon), volunteering with a local orphanage (oh yeah, can't wait to tell you all about that), & eating raw oysters with sriracha & fresh lime while sipping cervezas en la playa.
During my time in Mexico I hope to become fluent in the language & dance while I soak up the sun, food & friendliness of the Latin American culture.
Stay tuned for more travel updates, tips & volunteer opportunities! Click the hyperlink to read everything you need to know about traveling with your pet.
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