I was dizzy. I was in pain. And a black haze was seeping into my vision.
The morning beforehand had been perfect. I had woken to the hot, salty Oaxacan air, excited to be in the water again. The sunbaked sand, warm ocean water, and iguanas inhabiting rocky ledges were a perfect, calming way to end a two-week long trip to Oaxaca, Mexico.
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Beija Reflects on Cadaqués Spain
This summer I traveled with my godparents and cousin to Spain. We went to different cities in eastern Spain including Cadaqués. To other kids, I recommend traveling with other people even if it makes you nervous because in the long run, you won’t regret it. You might never have that opportunity again.
Beija says: Rent a Campervan in Iceland
Renting a campervan in Iceland was one of the coolest experiences that I have had. To drive around the country with my parents in a van was super fun. And yes, it may be a bit more cramped and less glamorous than a hotel, but it is definitely worth it! Here are four reasons why:
Beija Reflects: A Cuba Zipline is Life
Written by Beija, age 11. The harnesses were heavy as Omar handed them back to me. I shifted. The rusty carabiners dangled against my pants as I stared back onto the Cuban jungle. Royal Palms, Tourist trees, tall pines, and towering green many others lined the ground, the thick forest floor hidden from sight. A […]
Beija reflects on a bonfire in the Sahara Desert
Get a kid’s-eye view of the Sahara desert. “The Sahara desert’s night sky surrounded us like a blanket, engulfing the world in darkness.”