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    4 Reasons Why I Love to Travel Solo
    Melissa Mansfield
    • Sep 29, 2021
    • 2 min

    4 Reasons Why I Love to Travel Solo

    I started traveling solo during my first international trip - by accident. I was on spring break in Europe while studying abroad and my...
    How to Get Around Tulum - Transportation Travel Tips!
    Melissa Mansfield
    • Aug 24, 2021
    • 5 min

    How to Get Around Tulum - Transportation Travel Tips!

    Tulum is not a big city, but like every destination, it helps to get some tips on the best way to move about town before you go!
    The Best Vegetarian Food in Tulum (Plus Playa del Carmen and Cozumel!)
    Melissa Mansfield
    • Aug 16, 2021
    • 5 min

    The Best Vegetarian Food in Tulum (Plus Playa del Carmen and Cozumel!)

    If you're a vegetarian traveler in Mexico, prepare to be delighted! Check out my fave spots in the Mayan Riviera for veggie dining.
    The Best Beaches on a Budget in Cozumel
    Melissa Mansfield
    • Aug 9, 2021
    • 6 min

    The Best Beaches on a Budget in Cozumel

    So you’ve got a few days to spend in Cozumel but you’re on a budget and not looking to blow all of your cash at expensive beach clubs....
    Where to Dance Salsa in Havana! (Updated)
    Melissa Mansfield
    • Mar 2, 2020
    • 4 min

    Where to Dance Salsa in Havana! (Updated)

    The latest tips on where and when to go salsa dancing in Havana, Cuba!
    How I Danced My Way Through Havana and How You Can Too
    Melissa Mansfield
    • Sep 18, 2018
    • 4 min

    How I Danced My Way Through Havana and How You Can Too

    One of the main questions I get from people from all over the world after they've seen Season 1 of Follow My Lead in Havana is: "How did...
    3 Myths About What You Need to Travel Solo (and the One Thing You MUST Have)
    Melissa Mansfield
    • Jun 13, 2018
    • 4 min

    3 Myths About What You Need to Travel Solo (and the One Thing You MUST Have)

    When you see another woman traveling solo, how do you feel? Do you feel inspired, excited and determined, thinking, “Yeah, I want to do...
    9 Ways to Beat the Blues When You're Solo Traveling
    Melissa Mansfield
    • Jun 12, 2018
    • 6 min

    9 Ways to Beat the Blues When You're Solo Traveling

    It happens. You're finally out on the solo adventure that you've been planning and saving up for for ages – it's a dream come true!...
    Where and When to Go Salsa Dancing in Havana
    Melissa Mansfield
    • Mar 1, 2018
    • 3 min

    Where and When to Go Salsa Dancing in Havana

    Click here: UPDATED POST - check out the most up-to-date info in my new post! ******************************************** I've just...
    Essential Tips: Salsa Dancing in Havana
    Melissa Mansfield
    • Mar 1, 2018
    • 3 min

    Essential Tips: Salsa Dancing in Havana

    My favorite place in the world to go salsa dancing is in Havana - of course! Aside from prepping the typical things - money, keys, phone,...
    Travel Tips for Americans Who Want to Visit Cuba
    Melissa Mansfield
    • Jun 12, 2017
    • 6 min

    Travel Tips for Americans Who Want to Visit Cuba

    Now that I’m living in Havana studying dance, I’m getting A LOT of questions from Americans who want to travel here. I’ve put together...

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