Dame Traveler

a forewarning… yes, traveler scams are real and they do happen, but by no means should you feel scared or hesitant to travel because of them. To Ask Questions Ask trusted locals you have interactions with for their experiences traveling around and throughout your destination. Ask the concierge at your hotel for recommendations and do’s/don’ts, ask a host or a tour guide their tricks At the end of the day, remember that being informed is the biggest step towards empowering yourself as a traveling woman.

Destinations all around the world have heat pockets pop up throughout the year, but if you know ahead of time that you’ll be visiting in the peak of summer… research what you’re in for and ask yourself if you’re willing to overlook being uncomfortably hot! Being aware of the temperature as the day rolls by will help you plan a more comfortable itinerary, where you won’t be sweating through your clothes just because you failed to figure out that perhaps sightseeing wasn’t the smartest thing to do at high noon! There’s something about drinking an ice cold soda or enjoying a frozen ice cream cone on a hot day, isn’t there? Cool water (or a cold glass) placed on your wrist and necks – also known as your pulse points – will help your body feel cool within seconds.

But to my surprise, my time in Oahu showed me a different side to the iconic Hawaiian vacation we’re Certainly its beloved beaches are gorgeous, but in my short time exploring I discovered Oahu’s excellent food scene influenced from both east and west (Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Filippino and Thai), nature trails, historic culture, street art, boutique hotels and more. Certainly its beloved beaches are gorgeous, but in my short time exploring I discovered Oahu’s excellent food scene influenced from both east and west (Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Filippino and Thai), nature trails, historic culture, street art, boutique hotels and more. To get a completely new perspective of the island, take the Complete Island Oahu helicopter tour with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters.

Tours are a great way to save money on travel. I love to try new things when traveling and did stay at hostels with a few friends one summer traveling across Europe. I rather go to a local corner cafe spot for breakfast where it’s cheaper and get a better feel of the city. I normally like to walk around and explore when traveling or use ride sharing apps.