About Me

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Aye! Welcome, welcome, welcome! I’m Adriana. I’m a city girl with a taste to explore the world while seeking to do good. Not too long ago, I left Miami behind for undergrad (Go Gators!) and departed the country for grad school (I ❤ Spain). I returned home looking forward to more adventures, stories, experiences, AND social impact. Hence, the birth of Travepreneur.

Email: info@travepreneur.com

This isn’t your typical site. Of course, there’s advice, tips, and recommendations on where to travel and what to do. But there’s much more than that. Travepreneur is is YOUR guide to See and Do Good in the World!

My Story

Traveling, especially as a solo woman is incredibly scary, challenging complicated, and most of all, amazing. I’ve been there and seen it all and if you’re someone that’s wanted to get out there, experience different cultures, and see new places, Travepreneur is your source for everything you need to know.

For me, my journey started when I was 20 years old. Up until then, I thought that my hometown of Miami, Florida was the center of the universe. It had it all (or so I thought) and I didn’t venture outside of this bubble until a college trip to Spain.

While I was in Spain, my emotions and experiences ran the gauntlet. From excitement to culture shock to homesickness and everything in between, my experience wasn’t what the travel books had told me. Here’s the real kicker: I had no money to make it home after those six weeks and was effectively grounded. So, what did I do?

I thrived.

With my back against the wall and lost in Madrid, I let go of all of the emotional baggage holding me back and I just let the culture and the strange, new environment take me in. I met all sorts of new people. I learned more about how the locals lived there and followed suit. I became obsessed with the food (I still am) and my eyes towards the world were truly open.

Armed with this fresh perspective and experience, I decided then that part of my mission in life would be to help people just like you overcome your travel fears and get out there and do it. Yes, even in today’s day and age, a solo woman can totally travel the world and have an amazing experience too. It’s not the easiest, but it’s totally possible if you know the right things and do the right stuff. I’ll teach you all of it.

Each year, I help over 100 new travelers go abroad through my coaching and expertise. I’ve also devoted a great deal of my time and energy to helping women of color specifically overcome the unique challenges they face when solo traveling abroad. In fact, I wrote the book on the subject as the author of “Studying Abroad for Black Women.” My travel tips have been featured in Essence, Pink Pangea, SELF, among others, and this blog is an extension of my guides with up to the date information about where to travel, what to do, and most importantly, how to do as much good as possible while you’re there.

In my experience, it’s best to approach traveling abroad as a mission to spread some good in the world. When you travel somewhere, the local people are sharing their culture and home with you—it’s only right to be a gracious guest.

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Check out my latest articles

Wonder how to start solo traveling? Check out my solo travel guide.

In need of some safety tips? Exude your inner Wonder Woman.

Learn from the First Black Woman to Travel to Every Country. Read her story!

And most importantly, want to volunteer abroad? Go here!

In the midst of my adventures across the U.S. and the globe, I’ll share my thoughts and stories on topics including travel, empowerment, volunteer service, and education.

Because there’s no “I” without “We.”

What do you say?

Are YOU ready to See and Do Good in the World?

More about me? Sure!

I am currently the Assistant Director of International Programs at a college in South Carolina. Yes, I work full-time. 🙂 I have the pleasure of facilitating international experiences for international and domestic students. Simply, I’m a travel fairy godmother. But without the magical powers, wand, and ability to levitate. I grant one of their wishes: to see the world.

Have questions about visas, travel advisories or general travel inquiries, I’m here!

I also play football. Yes, women tackle football. Here’s my story.

And, care for my fur baby, Leo, who lost the use of his hind legs in April 2017. He’s a super trooper. Check him out on Instagram.

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