Tag: social media

Social media travel tips help you share journeys with purpose. Capture photos that tell a story, write captions that connect, and post with intention. Learn how to grow engagement while staying authentic. Balance online sharing with real-life presence so travel feels meaningful both on screen and in the moment.

RELOCATION ABROAD

How to Avoid Being Turned Away at the U.S. Border

Posted on July 14, 2025August 28, 2025

I’ve crossed more borders than I can count. But something has shifted. Under the Trump administration, even the most routine arrivals into the United States feel tense. I’ve read stories about tourists being turned away for vague reasons—missing hotel bookings, saying the wrong thing, having the wrong stamps in their…

BLOGGING MILITARY SPOUSE

The Truth About Instagram vs. Real Travel Experiences

Posted on July 6, 2025August 31, 2025

Social media inspires travel—but also distorts it. This post explores the power-of-influencers and how curated content shapes where we go, what we expect, and how much we spend. From crowds to debt and cultural strain, we need a more honest conversation about the real impact of picture-perfect travel online.

LIFESTYLE

Banned Books and the Battle Over Free Speech in Waterloo

Posted on March 16, 2025July 11, 2025

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones joined Black authors in Waterloo, Iowa, for a powerful Read-In after local schools canceled African American Read-Ins. Together, they read banned books that celebrate Black life and history. Their message was clear: these stories matter, and we will not allow them to be erased or forgotten.

CULINARY TRAVEL

Food Photography Tips: How to Take Stunning Photos Every Time

Posted on September 29, 2024July 24, 2025

Food photography is more than just snapping a quick pic; it’s an art. From moody lighting to vibrant colors, explore the top trends and tips that will make your food photos pop. Get inspired to create stunning, mouth-watering images that tell a story with every shot.