TRAVEL WITHMKAY

The trip I almost didn't take

Hi Reader! The first big solo trip I ever planned, I nearly cancelled three times. Once because of the visa paperwork. Once because a relative asked "but who's going with you?" in that tone. And once because I'd quietly convinced myself I'd feel braver next year. Sound familiar? You sit down to plan. The tabs pile up. The prices keep shifting. And that little voice starts: "What if I choose wrong and waste money?" "What if it's too complicated?" "Maybe I'll come back to this later." So you...

2 days ago • 1 min read

More travel mistakes that could leave you drained (physically and financially)

Hey Reader! This email lands in your inbox every Tuesday. It's all about travel insights, personal stories, and lessons from my adventures exploring over 90 countries thus far. Whether it inspires, entertains, or enlightens, let's celebrate the beauty and diversity of this amazing world we share, from a travel perspective! 🌍✨ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Last week, we talked about some of the biggest travel mistakes...

6 days ago • 2 min read

I’ve made these expensive travel mistakes so you don’t have to 😅

Hey Reader! This email lands in your inbox every Tuesday. It's all about travel insights, personal stories, and lessons from my adventures exploring over 90 countries thus far. Whether it inspires, entertains, or enlightens, let's celebrate the beauty and diversity of this amazing world we share, from a travel perspective! 🌍✨ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Most people think expensive trips happen because flights are...

13 days ago • 3 min read

Most People Don’t Regret the Trip... They Regret Waiting.

Hi Reader! This email lands in your inbox every Tuesday. It's all about travel insights, personal stories, and lessons from my adventures exploring over 90 countries thus far. Whether it inspires, entertains, or enlightens, let's celebrate the beauty and diversity of this amazing world we share, from a travel perspective! 🌍✨ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One of the most common things I hear from travellers isn’t: “I...

20 days ago • 2 min read

Are You Choosing a Destination… or an Aesthetic?

Hi Reader! This email lands in your inbox every Tuesday. It's all about travel insights, personal stories, and lessons from my adventures exploring over 90 countries thus far. Whether it inspires, entertains, or enlightens, let's celebrate the beauty and diversity of this amazing world we share, from a travel perspective! 🌍✨ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We live in a world where the same “dream destinations” keep...

27 days ago • 2 min read

The travel clarity most people never get

Hi Reader! There’s a moment that stops so many women right before they ever book the trip. Not the dreaming part.Not the choosing the destination. It’s that screen; Flights open. Tabs everywhere. Prices shifting. Options multiplying. And suddenly… You’re wondering: “Why is this flight so cheap… what’s the catch?” “Is this route too complicated? What if I miss a connection?” “Why do prices keep changing every time I check?” “Should I book now… or wait?” “What if I choose wrong and waste...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

This season of your life is not for postponing joy

Heeey Reader! This email lands in your inbox every Tuesday. It's all about travel insights, personal stories, and lessons from my adventures exploring over 90 countries thus far. Whether it will inspire, entertain, or enlighten, let's celebrate the beauty and diversity of this amazing world we share, from a travel perspective! 🌍✨ ----------------------------- There’s a version of your life that keeps showing up in conversations… It sounds like, “One day we should…”A family trip. A getaway...

about 2 months ago • 2 min read

You’ve waited long enough… this is your moment ✈️

Hellooo Reader! This email lands in your inbox every Tuesday. It's all about travel insights, personal stories, and lessons from my adventures exploring over 90 countries thus far. Whether it will inspire, entertain, or enlighten, let's celebrate the beauty and diversity of this amazing world we share, from a travel perspective! 🌍✨ ----------------------------- World Famous Opera House in Sydney, Australia How many times have you said “one day I’ll visit…” Cape Town. Zanzibar. Marrakech....

about 2 months ago • 2 min read

Reflective thought staring at beautiful mountain range scenery

When a visa application doesn’t go as planned

Hey Reader! This email lands in your inbox every Tuesday. It's all about travel insights, personal stories, and lessons from my adventures exploring over 90 countries thus far. Whether it will inspire, entertain, or enlighten, let's celebrate the beauty and diversity of this amazing world we share, from a travel perspective! 🌍✨ ----------------------------- After looking at the common visa mistakes last week, it felt important to talk about what sometimes follows when plans don’t unfold as...

2 months ago • 2 min read

5 visa mistakes that quietly get African travelers rejected

Hi Reader! This email lands in your inbox every Tuesday (in case this the first one you are seeing, please check your spam folder as the previous ones may have landed there. If you find them, please mark my email address as a safe sender to be sure you won't miss any in future). It's all about travel insights, personal stories, and lessons from my adventures exploring over 90 countries thus far. Whether it will inspire, entertain, or enlighten, let's celebrate the beauty and diversity of this...

2 months ago • 4 min read