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    Unpopular opinion: red eye flights are better. ๐Ÿ›ฉ

Hereโ€™s why:

1. They are often cheaper than daytime flights.
2. You get an entire extra day in your destination.

Even if the red eye and daytime flights are the same price, you get better bang for your buck because you get to spend more time in your destination.

For example, we got an entire extra day in Bora Bora for free by flying on the red eye. ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ’ธ

Agree or disagree?

#travelreel #travelreels #travelreelsoninstagram #travelbloggervibes #redeyeflight #cheapflights
    Dreaming up a trip to Positano, Italy? ๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น

Save and screenshot this ultimate itinerary for 5 days in Positano on the Amalfi Coast of Italy!

Day 1: Explore Positanoโ€™s streets, shops and restaurants.
Day 2: Day trip to Amalfi Town (or Ravello).
Day 3: Day trip to Capri.
Day 4: Beach day at Spiaggia Grande.
Day 5: Fornillo Beach or a private beach club like @arienzobeachclubpositano 

For more itinerary details (how to get to Positano, activity details and more), head to:

indigosahara.com/positano-itinerary-5-days 

Buon viaggio! ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ‹๐ŸŒž๐ŸŒŠ

#positanoitaly #positanobeach #amalficoastitaly #italytrip #travelitinerary #travelguides #positano๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น
    Heading to Italy โ€” soon or someday? ๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Heading to Italy โ€” soon or someday? ๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น

Save and screenshot this one week Italy itinerary for Rome and the Amalfi Coast!

Day 1: Rome
Day 2: Rome
Day 3: Positano
Day 4: Amalfi Town
Day 5: Capri
Day 6: Positano
Day 7: Rome

Buon viaggio! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿค๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‹

#italyitinerary #italytravel #italytrip #romecity #positanoitaly #amalficoastitaly
    How many have you been to out of 30? โœจ All of t How many have you been to out of 30? โœจ

All of these bucket list destinations are the perfect places to visit in Europe for an iconic European summer experience.

Iโ€™m personally very excited to check a few more off the list this summer. ๐Ÿคญ

Remember to SAVE this summer bucket list for easy access later! 

#europedestinations #europetrip #europeansummer #summertravel #travel
    12 flights for $175 USD total. ๐Ÿ’ธ Hereโ€™s how๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ

Travel hacking!

AKA taking advantage of credit card points and credit card opening bonuses. ๐Ÿ’ธ๐Ÿ’ธ

This is just from putting all of our regular expenses on travel credit cards over the past six-ish months (groceries, house renovation expenses, clothes, etc.), paying the card off in full every month and racking up free miles.

So, what travel credit card is best, you ask?

I wish there was a simple answer, but the truth is, it depends on your personal goals as a traveler.

Thatโ€™s why Iโ€™ve created a FREE downloadable quiz (link in bio) that you can take to determine which travel credit card you should open.

This travel hacking quiz is going to tell you exactly which travel credit card is best for you, no matter if youโ€™re new to travel credit card points or a seasoned travel hacking pro.

If you take the quiz, let me know what you get!! ๐Ÿ’ฌ

(Disclaimer: I am not a financial advisor, and this is not financial advice. Always consult a professional who knows your unique financial situation. Always follow credit card best practices, such as paying your card off in full on time every month.)

#travelhacking #travelcreditcards #freeflights #freetravel #budgettravel #budgettraveltips #europeansummer
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Is Bora Bora Worth It? A Place Better Than Bora Bora

December 22, 2021

Bora Bora, an island region of French Polynesia, remains one of the most envied luxury vacation destinations in the entire world. Traveled by thousands of celebrities, millionaires, billionaires and splurging honeymooners every year, Bora Bora boasts epic mountain views, stunning sunrises and sunsets, sunny daytime skies, and, of course, aquamarine lagoon water that is clearer than the kiddie pool. Despite the frequently asked question of whether or not Bora Bora is worth it (“it” being the cost and/or the trip), not many people question if there are places or islands better than Bora Bora.

However, I do know of a place better than Bora Bora, and I would like to let you in on this little-known, secret destination.

Mountain view of Bora Bora from overwater bungalow

The Incredible Power Of Bora Bora

Upon arrival to the airport, paradise welcomes you with warm Polynesian smiles, lei greetings and the pure blue water just steps away from the small, manned-powered baggage claim. As you step into the boat shuttle that takes you to what is essentially the cover of every other Conde Naste Traveler, you feel an all-time high in your chest.

You can’t help but grin in awe of the panoramic view. Tears well in the corners of your eyes from an overwhelming sense of unbelief. You’re made surprisingly aware of the way your heart is trilling. You’re hands tremble as you think to yourself, “I made it.”

After the best twenty-minute hotel shuttle of your life, you’re greeted at the secluded resort dock by traditional Polynesian musicians and fresh mango welcome drinks. Oh, don’t worry about your suitcases. The man with the bicycle will bring them straight to your bungalow for you with no tip expected.

You haven’t even dipped your toes into the tastefully warm ocean water yet — or napped on your private bungalow deck, or witnessed a stingray gracefully glide under the boardwalk, or blissfully fallen asleep on the white sand beach for a little longer than your skin would have preferred.

Yet, Bora Bora has already shifted your identity from paycheck-to-paycheck defeatist to, “I’ve finally made it.”

Girl in front of overwater bungalow at the InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort

Bora Bora’s Biggest Flaw

The problem with Bora Bora, despite this seemingly flawless account, is that its perceived perfection robs you of your contentment.

If you’re not careful, you begin spiraling into thoughts of, “How can I level up financially?” “How can I one day afford to stay in the even more luxurious resort next door?” “How can I build enough wealth to stay in the five bedroom bungalow with its own butler, private infinity pool and water slide?”

All the sudden, you’re experiencing exactly what you never thought possible. You’re experiencing what pastors and ministers everywhere warn: that you could be the richest person in the entire world, but the Earthly riches will never be enough.

Travel photography of an overwater bungalow

If Bora Bora Isn’t Enough, What Could Be Better?

This warning seems so intangible for the majority of us (as in, us not-quite-as-financially-gifted folk). You never think you’ll encounter a moment of this abstract discontentment because such wealth seems so out of reach.

But, there you are, neighbors with the world’s richest entrepreneurs and A-list celebrities, getting a quick taste of “the good life,” and it still does not feel like enough.

What, then, could be enough?

Were the pastors right?

The only place in which perfection leads toward contentment, as opposed to discontentment, is when the place is the source of perfection Himself: God.

Nothing on Earth is wholeheartedly without flaw. This means that not even your bucket-list bungalow vacation will totally renew your soul. Perhaps, it will renew your soul a little, but never totally, because the problem is not the luxury nor the money, but humankind’s blackhole tendency of discontentment.

5 Reasons Why You Should Still Book A Trip To Bora Bora:

So, is Bora Bora worth it? Yes or no?

Yes, it’s definitely still worth it. Bora Bora is absolutely worth the cost and trip — so long as the trip does not cost you your contentment.

In fact, your dream vacation actually has the capacity to revitalize your relationship with God, yourself and others if you know to be weary of the greedy human default. Here are five quick reasons why you should still book your dream trip:

1. To Recharge.

Burnout is suffocating. Taking a week off to do absolutely nothing will recharge your body, mind and spirit. We often get so caught up in our work-oriented culture that we don’t notice the self-reliance and exhaustion that build up over time.

“In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eatโ€” for he grants sleep to those he loves” (Psalm 127:2, New International Version).

Girl with flower crown in front of Mount in Bora Bora, French Polynesia

2. To Honor God.

Recharging will give yourself the space and energy to work diligently when you come home. God has a fantastic plan for your work (at your job, at home, etc.), but you need energy to fulfill the plan.

“…Be ready to do what whatever is good” (Titus 3:1, New International Version).

3. To Feel An Immense Sense Of Gratitude.

Reread the first couple of sections on this post. I don’t need to explain why you’ll experience gratitude on this trip!

4. To Humble Your Contentment.

Would you consider yourself a fairly content person? I can assure you that booking a trip to Bora Bora will be a humble awakening for you (in the best way possible).

5. To Experience God through His creation.

Not only will you experience God through the personal growth you will obtain on your trip, but you will also experience God through the immense beauty that is His Bora Bora.

“But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you. Which of all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind” (Job 12:7-10, New International Version).

Mount Otemanu in Bora Bora at sunset

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About Indigo Sahara

Indigo Sahara is a full-time travel blogger and photographer who has lived abroad twice, journeyed through 10+ countries and learned multiple languages. Since graduating with her master's degree, her goal now is to make travel accessible to all.

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    January 2, 2022 at 11:40 pm

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Unpopular opinion: red eye flights are better. ๐Ÿ›ฉ

Hereโ€™s why:

1. They are often cheaper than daytime flights.
2. You get an entire extra day in your destination.

Even if the red eye and daytime flights are the same price, you get better bang for your buck because you get to spend more time in your destination.

For example, we got an entire extra day in Bora Bora for free by flying on the red eye. ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ’ธ

Agree or disagree?

#travelreel #travelreels #travelreelsoninstagram #travelbloggervibes #redeyeflight #cheapflights
Dreaming up a trip to Positano, Italy? ๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น

Save and screenshot this ultimate itinerary for 5 days in Positano on the Amalfi Coast of Italy!

Day 1: Explore Positanoโ€™s streets, shops and restaurants.
Day 2: Day trip to Amalfi Town (or Ravello).
Day 3: Day trip to Capri.
Day 4: Beach day at Spiaggia Grande.
Day 5: Fornillo Beach or a private beach club like @arienzobeachclubpositano 

For more itinerary details (how to get to Positano, activity details and more), head to:

indigosahara.com/positano-itinerary-5-days 

Buon viaggio! ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ‹๐ŸŒž๐ŸŒŠ

#positanoitaly #positanobeach #amalficoastitaly #italytrip #travelitinerary #travelguides #positano๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น
Heading to Italy โ€” soon or someday? ๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Heading to Italy โ€” soon or someday? ๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น

Save and screenshot this one week Italy itinerary for Rome and the Amalfi Coast!

Day 1: Rome
Day 2: Rome
Day 3: Positano
Day 4: Amalfi Town
Day 5: Capri
Day 6: Positano
Day 7: Rome

Buon viaggio! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿค๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‹

#italyitinerary #italytravel #italytrip #romecity #positanoitaly #amalficoastitaly
How many have you been to out of 30? โœจ All of t How many have you been to out of 30? โœจ

All of these bucket list destinations are the perfect places to visit in Europe for an iconic European summer experience.

Iโ€™m personally very excited to check a few more off the list this summer. ๐Ÿคญ

Remember to SAVE this summer bucket list for easy access later! 

#europedestinations #europetrip #europeansummer #summertravel #travel
12 flights for $175 USD total. ๐Ÿ’ธ Hereโ€™s how๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ

Travel hacking!

AKA taking advantage of credit card points and credit card opening bonuses. ๐Ÿ’ธ๐Ÿ’ธ

This is just from putting all of our regular expenses on travel credit cards over the past six-ish months (groceries, house renovation expenses, clothes, etc.), paying the card off in full every month and racking up free miles.

So, what travel credit card is best, you ask?

I wish there was a simple answer, but the truth is, it depends on your personal goals as a traveler.

Thatโ€™s why Iโ€™ve created a FREE downloadable quiz (link in bio) that you can take to determine which travel credit card you should open.

This travel hacking quiz is going to tell you exactly which travel credit card is best for you, no matter if youโ€™re new to travel credit card points or a seasoned travel hacking pro.

If you take the quiz, let me know what you get!! ๐Ÿ’ฌ

(Disclaimer: I am not a financial advisor, and this is not financial advice. Always consult a professional who knows your unique financial situation. Always follow credit card best practices, such as paying your card off in full on time every month.)

#travelhacking #travelcreditcards #freeflights #freetravel #budgettravel #budgettraveltips #europeansummer

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