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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
I want to co-host a travel reality show where women take their first solo trip and discover their independence and identity through the ups and downs of the adventure 🤞🏽
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
do you like eggs but simultaneously have to mentally prepare yourself and pray not get the ick for them in the middle of your meal, or are you normal
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
4 years
The first date I went on in Dubai was to Nusret. I saw the bill and felt SO BAD I offered to pay the tip... the waiter and the guy looked at me like I had 3 heads. But my date laughed it off and said I would get used to it. And I did. And now I can’t date American men 🙃
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
I went on my first solo trip at 17, backpacking through Iceland. I’m now 26—now I’ve traveled through 47 countries, 14 of them solo. Here’s what I’ve learned 🧵
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
1 year
this was for future bad bitches only
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
1 year
In 2023 I’m begging y’all to see more of Mexico than TJ, Cancun, or Tulum. It will not disappoint you! 🇲🇽
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
3 years
Angels. I say this all the time: open your mouth. Speak your dreams and goals into the universe, even if it’s just in a Tweet or a mindless post. You really never know who’s listening
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
4 years
Like, I lived. I loved every minute of the year I lived there
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
7 months
the shriek I shroke
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
1 year
Is bi-weekly “twice a week” or “every two weeks” to you, because I feel like we are not all on the same page about this
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
1 year
Having been to 55+ countries, I know that no one is ugly—you're just not the locational beauty standard. I am (generally) the sexiest thing in the world in Panama, fetishized in Japan, and legit ugly in Croatia. Do not take "beauty" personally just change your zipcode babes lmao
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
5 years
I’m looking to take a baecation with my man by the end of the year 🌴 Can anyone recommend a good man?
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
4 years
@lifeofeboney It was my Junior year of college and I was about to graduate early, but I applied & won a study abroad grant last minute! So I got $20,000 to live and study in any non-Western country. Chose Dubai and it was the best decision ever—visited 6 more countries while I was there 😭
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
My time solo in Jordan was a trip that taught me community. Big meals meant to be shared, nights in the desert with no service and bright stars. It’s a trip that I wasn’t alone for a single moment, but I absolutely loved it!
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
Berlin taught me solo LUXURY. Self care. Wellness. That spending money on experiences also includes things that relax my mind and body. And how invaluable a relaxed state of mind is 💎
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
@yourboyeddie Probably… anyways look out for my guy Jeff on Disney+ and NatGeoTV next year 😎
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
Being solo in Italy 🇮🇹 taught me that… dating guys outside of the US is the move 😍🤤🤤 if you aren’t having luck, outside of your zip code girl!
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
4 years
Final words: - This guy was a sincerely nice guy—we dated for a bit :) - DXB is the best if you get to know the people. It may be intimidating but just say hi. Most ppl are sooo kind. And everyone’s looking for friends. - NEVER SETTLE. Just adjust your zip code ✨✨
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
Flying this summer? Y’all need to hear this from flight attendants. (with add-ins by me, a VERY frequent traveler) ✈️🚨🚨🚨
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
4 years
@KingJamesCalvin @Malikology__ The insecurity LEAPED out. The jealousy was PROJECTILE. It reeks of BROQUE
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
Being solo in Mexico City, I met the biggest group of Black expats I have of any destination! Instant community. Mexico City also taught me the value of knowing another language as a solo traveler–even if you aren’t perfect, trying earns instant points with locals
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
4 years
Okay, huh 🙆🏽‍♀️ we gon just dance this out huh, cuz that’s a lot and I know you’re going through it, huh 🙋🏽‍♀️ so let me help you, cuz SHIT 🙆🏽‍♀️
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
My first solo trip, I was exhausted, cold, and miserable for most of it LOL. But it taught me how strong I am, and that life isn’t about always having everything figure out—it’s about being ABLE to figure things out along the way
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
My first solo trip, and why you should take yours (no matter how old you are) [thread]🧵
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
4 years
What to plug uhhh I wrote about living in Dubai and some tips on my website ! What women can wear, where to stay, etc.
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
4 years
@t0nit0ne That love isn’t enough. Compatibility, timing, and self awareness play a huge role despite love. But also that love is still beautiful even if it isn’t forever!
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
3 years
@De_Here @TheRealDrePapi to what end?? Do you see the comments? Women want this. If a woman uses vulnerability against you she just hates you and you shouldn’t date her!
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
1 year
My 2023 mantra
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
7 months
Seen on TikTok and had to bring it over here bc this is who y’all are giving the benefit of the doubt to. This is what you’re trying to “fix”. This is the man holding up the line for your dream relationship. Cut men off as soon as they breathe wrong and never look back
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
Ahhh, solo in Colombia 🇨🇴 Cartagena was just a city that taught me to dance my ass off, tbh 😂 So many colors! So much music! Connect with locals and finding the hole in the walls—amazing. I think it’s one of my first trips that taught me to trust my intuition
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
4 years
What was I doing in Dubai 👇🏽
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
4 years
@lifeofeboney It was my Junior year of college and I was about to graduate early, but I applied & won a study abroad grant last minute! So I got $20,000 to live and study in any non-Western country. Chose Dubai and it was the best decision ever—visited 6 more countries while I was there 😭
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
Solo travel has opened my eyes. It’s taught me that there is usually help around if you look. It’s taught me a party of 1 can get a table at almost any restaurant, anytime. To be aware of my surroundings & trust my gut. To not feel guilty sleeping all day or partying all night!
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
Being solo in the Republic of Georgia taught me how limited/biased the American education system really is. Have you ever even heard of Georgia? Skewed history about, this area, WWII, etc. Everyone is taught a different side of hiSTORY. Lesson: Don’t trust everything you believe
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
1 year
Top left: Oaxaca, MX. The bus from CDMX to Oaxaca is about 8 hours so long but very safe and very comfortable on the ADO bus line! About ~$30. I went for Dia de Muertos and it was a great experience. The city is famous for that, their food (mole!), and mezcal!
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
Solo in South Korea showed me my comfort zone and how to push past it. I found making friends as a solo Black woman tough. So I went to a lot of Airbnb experiences and made friends there! It was a super different culture than I ever experienced, but I still appreciated it
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
Being in solo in Dubai taught me how far connections can take you. And how there are spaces I never knew existed. People like fun and nice people. Nurture your network!
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
she gets it 🔑
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
FAQ: 💸 How do I afford it all? - I don’t have student debt, a car payment, rent, or any debt - I have flexibility to travel during the week + the off season = cheaper - I apply to travel grants + scholarships. - privilege: I don’t have to support any of my family - Using points
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
Posted this morning because I ordered an eggs Benedict that was DELICIOUS but half way through I got the most immense texture ick and couldn’t stomach the rest… the waiter looked so concerned but I just had to say I was full and order 2x more orange juices 🥲
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
4 years
@LIBGyal Leo’s are the most encouraging people ever. They will challenge you by being direct and never lying to you. But if you’re a strong person who wants elevated, ambitious friends, Leo’s are it. Also they’re dramatic and fun af
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
1 year
Bottom right: Las Grutas de Tolantongo. Natural springs that have been turned into a kind of natural resort (there’s a little restaurant, and a hotel). GORGEOUS views, and waterfalls! 4 hour drive from CDMX More here
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
4 years
Final-final words: THIS WAS NOT OUR BILL. Do y’all get how quote tweeting works 😭 But yes the bill I quoted (which was unrelated to my lil side story, sorry did not expect this to go viral) is in AED, not USD or £. That random bill is around $450 USD
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
It’s taught me romance, and heartbreak. That real friends can be made in 5 years AND 5 mins. How to stay calm and react when things go wrong. How to be uncomfortable, but do things anyway. How to reinvent myself. How to value my family I leave behind.
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
4 years
@lifeofeboney The thing with Dubai is that too stay there more than 30 days you need to get a visa. Often through work. Tech jobs, some marketing jobs, and medical field are pretty common to get sponsored. It’s also common that they pay for your rent! Highly recommend.
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
Croatia, Poland, Turkey, Cyprus, Spain… I could literally go on and on.
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
Traveling solo has truly allowed me to live a thousand lives 🥹 and I’m only 26. I hope to help make travel more accessible financially, logistically, and confidence-wise for other women so they can see what I’ve seen from the world 💕
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
❓What are travel grants and scholarships? A whole host of things. This article will get you started: In the image: examples of ways I’ve traveled on grants + fully funded programs in the past, at different ages!
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
7 months
I gave away $15,000 to 3 people who never got to study abroad so that they could have a redo. One just came back from her month if French classes in Nice. The other 2 leave for their trips next month.
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please brag about something you did in 2023 .
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
3 years
@De_Here @TheRealDrePapi You should never regret being a real one and your authentic self. Like what are we doing on earth if we aren’t trying to love and connect whole heartedly? If someone doesn’t appreciate that it’s truly their loss in life
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
1 year
Nooo because 💡💡💡 this is an amazing case study
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
4 years
unpopular opinion: 5-8AM is the best time of the day. The world is still quiet, but there’s so much focus. It’s the most productive time of day, and at the same time the best time to just lay there and feel in the moment. The potential for the day is at max I love it
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
3 years
I'm not ignoring you. I opened your message at 3AM when I was half asleep and my brain thinks it was a dream, and I just won't notice until 2 days from now
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
4 years
My friend is an event coordinator who’s been looking for a FT job but not had much luck. So I: shot + edited new headshots, built her a website for her portfolio, recorded intro videos for a lil ~razzle dazzle~, gave her a professional email, & revamped her resume for keywords
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
1 year
Breakfast in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 Dinner in Panama 🇵🇦
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
1 year
Solo travel is exposure therapy for social anxiety. It teaches you no one is staring at you, judging you, or really checking you at all
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
6 years
If you see someone hustling their ass off sharing their blog posts on Twitter, photography on IG, new store on FB, and they’re getting zero attention... HELP THEM. ENGAGE. Even if it’s a pity comment or RT, it’s minimal effort for you & they’ll appreciate it SO MUCH
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
4 years
One of my favorite travel memories 👑🍄
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
📸 Who takes my photos? Strangers. I always try to find a high school girl LOL—they know to shoot vertically, take 100 pics as quick as possible, and even direct the shot sometimes. I also have a baby tripod I sometimes use, or tbh I be leaning my phone against my shoe or sum
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
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#BlackWomenGotBread I mean my business isn’t 6 figures but I did graduate debt free with my B.S. Statistics and be awarded $75,000 in grants in college that let me live in Dubai for a year and travel for free, and now at 24 I work for myself, have stocks, and 5 figures saved 🥺
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
9 months
No debt. Bills on auto-pay. Consistent, monthly investments. Able to pay for an occasional group dinner no sweat. No cortisol spikes when I check my bank account.
@MAYURKALIAN
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What does “Financially Stable” look like to you ?
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
1 year
The coolest Airbnb I ever stayed in, and I had the entire compound all to myself 🎨 📍Limassol, Cyprus
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
Abundance flows naturally to me. My name is always mentioned in rooms, and I am easily found my those who are meant to find me. Other’s limitations are not my own. Other’s realities are not my own. I am worth of and open to receiving miraculous opportunities!
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
3 years
Officially 6 months since I began this journey of being a full-time traveling, creative, digital nomad. Especially in this time I am humbled, grateful, and in awe
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
@o_keilani All the men in the QT saying “we’ll what are we gonna talk about on the date??” plan to hit you with 3 interview questions and then try to take you back to their place. They just don’t want to tell on themselves before the date.
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
6 years
Solo travel is SUCH an underrated experience and I think everyone in the world should try it at least once just to see what I mean.
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
btw - my Instagram is the best place to follow for more solo female travel tips and content ☺️
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
4 years
Follow me on IG I help WOC travel! Every week I share international opportunities exactly like the one I won to live in Dubai. And budget-luxury, and solo female travel tips (31 countries, 7 solo~)
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Ummm had one of the best dates of my life here in London, nbd. First date was a picnic in the park. This (2nd) date we got drinks, got lunch, went grocery shopping and then we came to my apt and he taught me how to hand make two pasta dishes while singing in the kitchen
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
pancakes are the second common most mentioned food ick (?? I kinda get it tho) Followed by chicken, then sushi, then milk, and then oatmeal
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4 years
@SoSoSmoothQ They’re out there too, love! The women don’t mind dropping a bag either if you can keep up with the life!
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
4 years
I might be the only person who does not mind people flexing. It’s shows me what’s possible. Why would someone else’s flex be a personal attack on me?
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
@dragomusevenee @frankenfemme_ This is very literally the OPPOSITE of true. In almost all specified except humans, the male is supposed to be bigger, more colorful, dance, build whole houses, shuck, jive, and shake ass for love… while the females look v basic
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
1 year
might fuck around and redistribute my energy to people that are consistent, deserve it, and are actually enthusiastic about being in my life ✨
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
4 years
@blacksloveanime Don’t think too much just help her
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
3 years
Single rich auntie vibes and I love it 🔆 (seeking summer hoes in various area codes, inquire within)
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
4 years
@lifeofeboney For those asking for details: that one grant was the Boren Language Scholarship, but I go into more detail how I was awarded the other $20K in study abroad funds here -
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
1 year
Top right: Baja California Sur, San Ignacio. A popular spot for RVers and beach bums to park their cars and camp for a few weeks! STUNNING water. I was like crying at how beautiful it was. And we ate fresh clams wowow Our BCS itinerary:
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
1 year
In 2023, here’s to working from home. And from new cities… from cafes… from rooftops… from anywhere 🥹✈️
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
1 year
My final piece of advice for Mexico is: take your time. If you have limited days, stay in one city and dive in. Do food tours, talk to locals. Try to use your Spanish–even if it’s horrific they tend to appreciate the effort! Be respectful. Observe. Ask questions. And enjoy :)
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
3 years
What you get when you come to Mexico and don’t get stuck in Cancun or Tulum 🇲🇽
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
GOOGLE FLIGHTS HACKS 🛩✍🏽 You need to know these because the way flight prices are looking this summer... phew boi [thread] 🧵
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
4 years
Me on my friend’s normal posts: yes love it boo! ❤️ Me on my friend’s sponsored posts/ads: WOW! You have truly opened my eyes, how do more ppl not know about this??? Ty for sharing this is exactly what I’ve needed in my life I’m telling everyone I know right now 😳🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
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we are unserious!!!!! 😭
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
1 year
That one time I spent Christmas solo in Cartagena… and LOVED it. Went on a food tour and learned about how Colombians celebrate the holiday. Danced my a** off. Stayed in a gorgeous ocean view apt on the 33rd floor for like $30/night. 10/10!
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
4 years
@t0nit0ne Girl it doesn’t even feel like I date anymore I just foster men until they find their forever homes
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
@iamsashakae *cackles in Dubai* grab your passport babes
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
I also run into this issue with smoked salmon. And I LOOOOOVE SMOKED SALMON. But if the temperature is room temp I will vomit. Same with oysters. One of my favorite foods! Also one of my worst enemies.
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
3 years
@JustCallMeSio Attached by Amir Levine is a great read! He says “you are only as needy as your unmet needs”
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
1 year
Antigua and Barbuda 🇦🇬
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
10 months
My first solo trip at 17 I spontaneously backpacked in Iceland. It's now 10 years later and I’m 27—currently in country #51 , having traveled 16 by myself. Here are a few things traveling these places solo has taught me [thread]🧵
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
7 months
@EMarivi28 Honestly I respect it all in practice because this is just the quiet part said outline. But in truly men should have to prove their way out of jail for sure lol!!
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
1 year
Bottom left: Baja California Sur, salt flats. I thought this was only in Bolivia but nope, in Mexico!
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
🤨 Too perfect.. Where are the REAL stories? Tbh I have anxiety LMAO so I’m usually super safe when traveling. I make friends, ask locals advice, try not to walk in dark alleys, research, etc. Normal things I do at home too. so tbh, I don’t have horror stories! My gut is 👑
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
2 years
some of y’all: I’m GoInG tO TULuM thE rEsT Of MExiCO is sCArY meanwhile, in other parts of Mexico:
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
5 years
@TTBPRINCE415 @NikkiCallowayy Doing what you can to make sure women get to their destinations. Confronting peers when you see them making women uncomfortable. Being alert for these situations. Being gracious if a women says she’s uncomfortable because she has this in the back of her mind.
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
3 years
I’m official 😭
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
4 years
@dogemanx @Droney_Penguin @alex_nariyah @WhackNicholson @jaboukie “you demand a program to overcome poverty and ‘flow in’ untold _________ in your high living and running around the globe to feed your own egotism” I tried
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Gabby Beckford ⚡️Twitta Travel Girl
7 months
Asking “does this make me happy?” about every single aspect of my life and getting real with the answers. Carefully curating the spaces I occupy and communities I experience. Stopping giving second chances. EMDR therapy. Vision boards.
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Jay Elaine 🤍
7 months
I’m curious what are people doing to be intentional about experiencing life??
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