Bonvoyage Babes (2026)

27/07/2021

They don’t call Sin City 😈 for nothin 😝 this trip ( and every trip before it) just goes to show that ANYTHING is possible when you’re in Las Vegas 😂

Here are some tips for your next trip (if traveling soon):

🎉 Book reservations well in advance—a lot of the good shows, restaurants and pool parties get sold out
🎉 Have an even girl/guy ratio if you wanna do anything—sorry guys but women are definitely superior here 😘😘
🎉 If you’re wanting to do any type of partying, reach out to a promoter on IG to get free entry. Thanks for hooking us up 🤩
🎉 Check the dress code + rules for all places including restaurants. I learned the hard way that they are VERY strict!
🎉 Don’t be a thirsty bitch because it’s hot as hell there! Hydrate 💧💧 (then you can drown yourself in alcohol 😬)
🎉 Its pretty expensive to eat & drink so expect to spend some money 💰 especially if you like to gamble 😝 but drinks are free while gambling so add $10 into a slot machine and drink up!
🎉 Remember, you can do anything but you can’t do everything! Take in as much or as little as possible and enjoy Vegas for what it is!

Did this help? Reach out to me if you need some suggestions on where to go, what to see etc! This was my 7th time here and won’t be my last 😜😈🎉😻

14/07/2021

🎶 In Newwwww Yoorrrrk 🎶

Oh s**t wait, we’re in Chicago 😂

One of many jokes from this past week in Chi Town visiting random girls front the internet 😬

Actually, we’re way more than just random internet friends. For the past 2 + years we’ve all been brought together thanks to to work on our businesses hand in hand ✋🏼 while cheering 📣 each other on.

If Covid taught me ANYTHING—it’s that life is too fu***ng short to wait and good friends are few and far between 🤷🏻‍♀️

I’m so lucky 🍀 to have people like this in my life (as well as all my other amazing 🤩 friends) to support me in every crazy adventure I pursue.

Thank you for cultivating a community like this! And if for some reason you’re hesitating on a decision right now (whatever it might be) I say, FU***NG DO IT 🥳🥳

Now, who wants some recommendations for visiting 📍Chicago?! 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️

12/03/2021

I'll never forget taking my first European train ride from Amsterdam to Brussels...

I remember pulling up in the train station, excited for a new city in a new country, only to be greeted by men in armored outfits holding big guns.

What a great first impression right? The bombings in Paris had just happened a few months before this, and fast forward to only ONE WEEK after leaving Europe, there were bombings in that exact train station I arrived in.

This realization was scary, to say the least. But an even bigger realization I had was that BAD THINGS HAPPEN EVERYWHERE.

One criticism I used to get all the time was "it's too dangerous to travel", "you'll get kidnapped being a woman and alone", + so many other variations of these comments. I feel like THIS is one of the key factors that hold people back from traveling...but the truth is, bad things happen everywhere.

I was in Orlando when the shootings at Pulse Nightclub happened. A place I used to frequent when I lived there. I left Italy THE DAY they had a massive earthquake. Call me bad luck 😂 or extremely lucky but the point is to show you that anything can happen at any time, anywhere in the world.

Did I EVER let these experiences define my future travels? No. Did I research more, learn to trust my intuition, and be a little more cautious? Yes.

Common sense plays a huge roll in being "safe" while traveling. Don't go out and get drunk, walk down a dark alley and just think--wow, I'm being fearless!

I truly believe the way you're meant to leave this Earth will play out exactly as it will, and I'll never allow fear, self-doubt, and especially, other people's opinions to hold me back.

Do your research, confide in others who have gone and done the things you want to do, TRUST yourself, and most importantly, keep traveling.

So, do you think I'm crazy? 😂😜

01/03/2021

Before I take you on the journey overseas--let's talk money 💲

Everyone assumes it's expensive to travel, but have you ever asked someone how much their trip costs? 🤔

In episode 25 of , Leisa talks about opening up and having conversations about money. "When we aren't talking about it, we aren't learning about it" she states.

There is a HUGE stigma around money talk--but we can break this cycle by showing sincere curiosity. You might be surprised 😳 by the answer! Experiences or destinations you thought were out of your reach might very well be attainable. Going back to my previous post—just ask!

So, how did I budget for this trip? I made it my top priority! "If it's important to you, you'll find a way, if it's not, you'll find an excuse."

I saved, I made choices not to participate in certain activities, and I cut out unnecessary BS spending.

People use money as an EXCUSE, yet turn around and blow $100 at Target 🙄

Budgeting takes discipline, research, and consistency--but it is all attainable if you decide it's worth it (and trust me it is!)

Can you guess how much I spent on my entire trip??

This number included all my activities, transportation once I got to Europe (planes, trains, and buses), food + drinks, accommodations, and some shopping.

The answer: $5,000 roughly. What do you think about this number? Too much? Not enough? Completely unattainable?

ACTION STEPS for any type of travel:

✈ The next time someone goes on a trip you're interested in--politely ask them how much they spent.
✈ Do your research and create a budget
✈ Make travel a PRIORITY and save what you can!

Change your relationship and mindset with money and watch how your life changes!

Let me know in the comments what you think about the number I gave you and come at me with any questions you have! I'm here to help! ⬇⬇

25/02/2021

✈ First Stop on my Backpacking Trip: Boston, MA

Here I am, about to embark on a month-long journey around Europe, but first, a flight to Boston.

Why does this part of the journey even matter? Well, everyone meet . She and I met through a mutual friend, but only over the phone. We had Facetimed a couple of times but never actually met in real life...

When I found out I was flying through Boston --I decided, WTH, I don't even really know this girl but I'm gonna see if she wants to be my 6-hour tour guide. Not only did I ask her to show me around a city I've never been to, but even asked if she could drive us everywhere 😂

The fears I had:
😓 What if she says no?
😓 What if she's really annoying?
😓 What if we don't get along?
😓 What if I miss my flight?

So many what-ifs running through my head 🤪 How did I overcome this? Well, by just asking. Because really, what's the worst that could happen?

We get so caught up in the fear of rejection or judgment that we end up missing an amazing opportunity.

Luckily I didn't miss out on this one--she picked me up, we drove around to some places I found online, and had a fu***ng blast. And guess what? We're still good friends to this day. 👯‍♂️

Getting out of my comfort zone brought me a friendship that will last a lifetime (it better last that long 😉) + a place to crash when I want to revisit. Since this trip, she's visited me multiple times in Georgia, and I've flown up to explore Salem, MA + Rhode Island with her.

How many times do we make friendships online and never act on them? (not the creepy ones) How many times have you talked yourself out of something because of fear of rejection or the unknown?

ACTION STEP: FU***NG ASK. This goes for anything in your life! Ask for that raise, for that time off, for help, for love, for anything you've been hiding behind--because what's the worst that could happen?

Thank you for being an incredible friend & guide! Has this post helped you? LMK in the comments!

22/02/2021

In this series, you will learn how I:

✈️ Backpacked around Europe in the dead of winter (and what I brought)
✈️ Got over my fear of traveling solo
✈️ Was able to constantly push myself out of my comfort zone
✈️ Met new and old friends along the way
✈️ Budgeted for 30 days
✈️ Planned out my itinerary
✈️ Was able to kick fear to the curb
✈️ Maneuvered through different cities with no cell phone service
+ so much more!

Even if you've been following me for a while, my business mission has kind of changed. I still want to make travel more attainable and relatable to the average person (who isn't a blogger) but I want to hone in on the fear/comfort zone aspect.

The top reasons why people don't travel more are: money 💲, time ⌚ and fear 😓 So I want to address all of these!!

This series will consist of real-life experiences that I've had--no fluffed BS! I want to give you REALISTIC practices I used and RAW stories to show you that it's not as scary as it seems. Was the entire trip perfect? Absolutely fu***ng not.

I had one huge meltdown 😭 and a ton of mistakes that happened along the way--and I'm here to share it all with you.

🚨DISCLAIMER🚨 I know this trip isn't practical amidst a pandemic, but all of these stories, practices, and experiences can be exercised in everyday life, and hell, it can help you prep for your next adventure. 😍

So--are you ready to relive this journey with me, learn more about traveling solo and finally flip off your fears?!

12/08/2020

NO SERIOUSLY, FU***NG STOP 🚨🚨

You are getting in your own way.

You are letting fear win.

You are allowing outside opinions to stop you from reaching your full potential.

In this brand new episode, explains how she was able to finally stop making excuses and get her life back--all through the help of travel.

She admits it wasn't easy--but she was able to work through her identity crisis and find herself.

Travel & adventure is the perfect elixir to understanding yourself, believing in yourself, and ultimately, finding yourself.

Your life might not end up the way you envisioned, but it will always end up the way it's supposed to--you just have to STOP MAKING EXCUSES!

Check out this weeks episode on 20 Till Takeoff Podcast: https://20tilltakeoff.buzzsprout.com/1053466/4705004-016-how-travel-can-help-you-through-an-identity-crisis-ft-gemma-sheppard

30/06/2020

The Opportunist.

This my friends is called my Enneagram Type and it couldn’t be more perfect, to sum up, who I am as a person.

So let me ask you this...do you know who you are?

Like, REALLLLLY know who you are?

Are you COMFORTABLE getting to know the real you?

In this week's episode, Jackie Coban unpacks all of the ins and outs of finding out who you truly are.

Yes, it can be scary at times and fear might TRY to stand in the way, but Jackie does an amazing job explaining why this is crucial for our life.

PLUS—Travel can be the ultimate tool for finding out the true YOU!

Take a listen to this weeks episode, you won’t be disappointed 🥳🥳

Listen here: https://bonvoyage-babes.com/podcast/

Want to know your Enneagram type? Take the free test here: https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test

26/06/2020

FEAR⁣
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It seems to be one of my favorite F words recently 😏😏⁣
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And you know what? Everyone has it! Even the richest most “successful” people take on fear every single day!⁣
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The difference is, they know how to talk to it, to allow it into their life without it taking over.⁣
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Remember this quote: You will never be criticized by someone who is doing more than you!⁣
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Lindsey Kerani says it PERFECTLY 👌🏻 Other will try to project their fears onto you because YOU are the one stepping out of your comfort zone⁣
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YOU are the one following your dreams⁣
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YOU are the one deciding to level the f**k up⁣
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And most people don’t like it when you are doing better than them!⁣
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So take what people say with a grain of salt and go after it, babe! You got this!⁣
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Check out this weeks episode: https://bonvoyage-babes.com/podcast/

18/06/2020

Imagine 💭 this... ⁣
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You’re able to work from anywhere in the world 🌍
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You don’t have a commute 🚗 ⁣
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You can wear whatever the hell you want 👗 ⁣
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You can make your own schedule 📆⁣
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You can pick up and move across the country or the world 🗺if you feel like it⁣
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You can create an incredibly motivating office space 📝⁣
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All of this + so much more! ⁣
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That’s what your life could look like if you became a digital nomad 😍😍 But don’t take it from me... allow The Offbeat Life to give you the inside scoop on this weeks episode 🥳🙌🏻

Listen Now: https://20tilltakeoff.buzzsprout.com/1053466/4181513-008-how-to-create-a-digital-nomad-lifestyle-ft-debbie-arcangeles

09/06/2020

Are you struggling with anxiety right now? 😫

Well then babe, this brand new 20 Till Takeoff episode is for you!

Find Your Beautiful You (Chantel Allen) takes you on her journey through anxiety. She talks about where it started, her resistance to it, how travel played a role in it, and how she was able to heal from it.

I know this might not seem like it "fits" in with travel & fear...but it does. Sometimes, anxiety is the root of our fears.

It like our evil shadow standing in the doorway, not allowing us to move forward.

It cripples us.

It hinders us.

But there IS something we can do about it if we allow ourselves to FEEL our emotions.

Check out this episode and please do not hesitate to reach out to me or Find Your Beautiful You for more help!

Remember my intro?? We're in this TOGETHER, but only if you are willing to take the first step!

Listen on:

✔ Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y7e2sfty
✔ Buzzsprout: https://tinyurl.com/yc2guwqa
✔ Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y7cmxy8e
✔ Stitcher: https://tinyurl.com/ybe7m7jg

04/06/2020

Right now, all I can think about is fear.⁣
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I hesitated to write this post and share this episode...but I realized that is exactly what fear WANTS me to do.⁣ 🙅🏻‍♀️
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To cower, to be silent, to not share even a tiny glimpse of light.⁣
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Fear hates when we take action; it hates when we decide to do something out of our comfort zone.⁣ ❌
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But fear can also mean growth.⁣
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If we have the courage and the confidence to stand up, we will grow.⁣ 🌱
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But first, we have to understand that fear stems from within and we have to understand ourselves, our thoughts, our mindset, and what we've been taught before we can teach others how to be better.⁣
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I'm sharing this episode today because The Dream Life Foundation gives some incredible insight into how we can look deep within ourselves to walk in the face of fear, even when it's scary, even when it's uncomfortable and even when the world is uncertain.⁣ 😫
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Don't allow fear to stand in your way from taking action...crazy, loud, messy action.⁣
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So feel that fear, then do it anyway.⁣ 👏👏
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Are you scared to stand up and say something? Do it anyway.⁣
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Are you scared of what others might think of you? Do it anyway.⁣
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Do you believe your words won't matter? Say them anyway.⁣
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Thank you The Dream Life Foundation for showing us that we first have to look within ourselves, THAT'S where it starts. Check out her episode here: (https://tinyurl.com/y8lujql3)
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Here are a few ways I am taking messy, loud action this week:⁣
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✔ Watching Dear White People - Show on Netflix⁣
✔ Supporting black-owned businesses like Vie
✔ Donating to BLACKOUT
✔ Following + Learning + Listening to organizations and people like Color Of Change
✔ Signing petitions like ⁣
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Will you feel the fear and do it anyway?⁣ 💪🏻

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