Sophia Styles, MBA

08/08/2022

04/17/2022

Tag someone you want to visit Egypt with!

I mean NOTHING can prepare you for how impressive Karnak temple is. It’s the second most visited site in Egypt, after the pyramids at Giza. Like photos/videos don’t do it justice. All these columns are engraved with hieroglyphics dating over 4000 years ago🤯. You have to go and see it for yourself! Is Egypt on your bucket list?

02/26/2022

Un-Belize-able views here at .giant.lodge 🌳 check highlights for a room tour.

Sleeping Giant is a part of the resorts. What I found very unique about staying here is there is no wifi access in the rooms. I didn’t realize how much I actually needed to be off the grid. They also offer many adventurous activities to choose from (linked in stories)! Definitely considering book your stay here when you visit the jungle part of Belize. And please bring lots of bug spray 💚

11/08/2021

Coffee makes me _____. I’ll go first in the comments!

08/28/2021

[SAVE THIS POST] Let’s talk about the second most visited attraction in the Cusco region (Machu Picchu is #1) - Vinicunca aka Rainbow Mountain. Have you ever wondered why the rainbow? As much as the view is breathtaking the colors of this mountain is a reminder for us to be kinder to our planet 🥺. Global warming is real! It wasn’t until less than a decade ago that it became this colorful. The only consolation is that because of its uniqueness it became a very popular tourist attraction. So as much as I was wowed by this natural phenomenon I didn’t like hearing the reason as to why. Collectively, we gotta do better!

Overall, my experience at Rainbow Mtn. was a mixture of adrenaline, dizziness, fatigue and excitement all in one! I don’t see many people talk about how hard this hike is, or maybe I’m just terribly out of shape 😮‍💨. I made it to the top and didn’t want to talk to anyone, didn’t wanna look at the camera (pictured), like just let me be. Being up 17,000 ft above sea level felt like death but was it worth it? Absolutely yes! This experience served as a reminder that our bodies can handle so much more than we think. You don’t need no other body 🎶



🌈 Layer up (gloves, hats, everything)

🌈 It is more than likely that you will get light headed and dizzy during the hike.

🌈 Make sure you take time to acclimatize to high altitudes. I would recommend doing this towards the last few days of your trip.

🌈 Don’t try and rush it, take as many breaks as needed.

🌈 Don’t spend more than 30 minutes max once you reach the peak.

🌈 There’s an alternative mountain called Palccoyo. It’s a shorter and easier hike. Not as well known (less crowded) but equally colorful! I plan to go on my next visit.

🌈 Rainbow Mtn is a 3 hour drive from Cusco (a Peru trip requires a lot of early mornings)

🌈 Try to avoid going during wet season which is between December and March.

Happy adventuring besties! 🌈

08/14/2021

SAVE THIS POST! Is Perú on your bucketlist? I’ve created a highlight for you pinned to my profile.

There are only two requirements to enter Perú, currently. Testing (PCR) needs to be done 72 hours prior to departure and you need to complete and sign a health affidavit. Really simple! At the airport you are required to wear two masks. Some even wore face shields on top of this. No games are being played! Social distancing is very much in place and wearing masks is the norm even out on the streets.

when filling out the health affidavit form, if you are of American nationality select ‘EE.UU’. It was in Spanish so I was looking for Estados Unidos for a good minute lol here is the link to the form https://e-notificacion.migraciones.gob.pe/dj-salud/ (you can also swipe up in Peru highlights to access this).

04/04/2021

𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐫𝐮𝐛𝐚: ⁣
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🇦🇼 Complete an Embarkation/Disembarkation form online (I recommend filling out the first part as soon as you book your ticket, and then coming back and filling out the rest later - it will even tell you that you can’t fill out the second half of the form until 12 hours prior to departure)⁣
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🇦🇼 PCR test taken 72 hours prior to departure (you do have the option to taking it at the airport upon arrival but it’s $90 which you have to pay for in advance online and you have to quarantine for up to 24 hours awaiting test results so I would avoid going this route) ⁣
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🇦🇼 Purchase mandatory Aruba health insurance - this cost $30 for adults and $10 for kids 14 or under

🇦🇼 You have to download the Aruba Health App - this keeps you updated on the cases in the country and other health information as well as gives you access to your test results.
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𝐔𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥: ⁣
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They were pretty organized at the airport. From landing to being outside the airport only took 20 minutes (this is in part because I only travel with a carry on). As soon as you exit the plane there will be one happy lady or gentleman to welcome you to One Happy Island! You will be given a pass and an approved card (both pictured) before clearing immigration just like any other country. Afterwards, you will stand in a short line (in my case) to check your luggage and that’s it! Welcome to One Happy Island! 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬.

03/16/2021

Summer is a place, not a season. Research shows that sunlight releases serotonin which is responsible for boosting your mood and overall satisfaction. Summer can be all year round when you choose travel. if ya really think about it.

I can’t believe spring is right around the corner, who else feels like winter never really happened? And if you can’t relate you should be reaching out to to plan your next escapade ✈️ in the safest way possible of course!!