Leap of Faith Life

How to Visit Oslo, Norway!

February 27, 2017 / Azahar / 0 Comments

If you’ve been entertaining the idea to visit one of the Scandinavian countries soon – you’re in luck! I’ve included a few suggestions to plan a quick trip to the capital of Norway. This video is meant to give you a head start on creating your itinerary, or for a fast trip in the city of Oslo.

In this video, I let you know the places I visited during my few days in Oslo, and in my next video, we’ll cover how to see the Fjords. The friend I visited is from Oslo and helped me plan all my adventures. So, follow along if you’d like to see what a Norwegian suggested!

Oslo is a great place for a solo female traveler and is very easy to navigate. I highly encourage you to visit this beautiful Scandinavian country!

I’d love to know if you have any questions or suggestions for a trip to the beautiful Scandinavian country of Norway!

In light and love,
Azahar

Holisitc Summer Favorites: Part I

The natural, green beauty products I’m loving this season.

The search continues. I’ve compiled a list of the products I’ve been trying out to add into my organic and holistic routine.

I don’t know about you, but the struggle is real for me to find products that are good (or at least neutral) for the environment and my body’s health, work like they’re supposed to, and won’t break the bank in the process.

In this favorites video, I cover my favorite dry brush (more on what that is for another blog!), hold hair spray, body lotion, amazing hand soap, mouth brush rinse, and a bamboo (for real) toothbrush.

I’d love to know if you’ve tried any of these out, or different brands of the same products that you’re loving (or what to avoid!).

In light and love,
Azahar

Tips Every New Backpacker Should Know

July 15, 2015 / Azahar / 0 Comments

I had the awesome opportunity to backpack through a bit of Central America (Nicaragua, Panama, & Costa Rica) this past spring and have frequented hostels in many of the 28 countries I’ve visited. From my travels, I kept a mental list to help others in the future.

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The Ultimate Travel Tips for Costa Rica

June 15, 2015 / Azahar / 2 Comments

Lucky you! If you’re reading this, it means you’re either planning a trip to Costa Rica soon or fantasize taking a trip to Costa Rica… soon. Either way, fun! These travel tips for Costa Rica are for you

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10 Common Jungle Phrases from Life in Costa Rica

June 1, 2015 / Azahar / 0 Comments

I’ve never lived in the jungle before. Therefore, I never believed I would utter any of the jungle phrases I’ve come to say on a daily basis.

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Coming Out of the Bohemian Closet

May 15, 2015 / Azahar / 3 Comments

My Tribe

Everyone has their own quirks and special preferences that make them unique. Mine happen to take on a hippie and bohemian quality. They smell of rose water and feel like sand beneath the toes on a Tuesday evening.

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How I Decided to Move to Costa Rica

April 1, 2015 / Azahar / 0 Comments

If you asked me on New Years Day 2014 where I would be in 2015, I would have told you Europe. Germany more specifically. After all, I was on my way to move in with my German boyfriend. To take a leap of faith for love.

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How to Successfully Attend Grad School Abroad

How to Successfully Attend Graduate School Abroad

November 13, 2014 / Azahar / Comments Off

My Korean Leap of Faith

If you are deciding to take your own leap of faith to study abroad in another country (graduate school abroad in this case), these tips will help you to get the most out of your time there. Learn from my mistakes, and see what to look forward to (hint I’ve never regretted a leap of faith abroad).

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London: Going with the Flow

November 5, 2014 / Azahar / 3 Comments

Ask Yourself the Scary Question

I arrived in London feeling like I shed the past and was on a new path. I didn’t get the long-term visa I needed to live in Europe permanently with H, but I realized I had the opportunity to choose positive over negative, and ask myself a powerful question: