In this episode of "Travel Not Escape," we meet Niqua, a seasoned traveler and content creator behind "Traveling with Niqua" and the author of the ebook "⁠Your Go-To Travel Guide With 100+ Practical Travel Tips, Hacks + Strategies E-Book⁠⁠." She shares her journey from her early travel experiences as a child in the Virgin Islands to her expansive adventures as an adult. Niqua discusses her transition to solo travel and how it has allowed her personal growth and a deeper connection with herself. She emphasizes the importance of integrating her finance background into her travel endeavors, providing practical tips for managing travel costs effectively. Throughout the episode, Niqua reflects on how travel has been a transformative experience, helping her explore beyond her geographic and cultural boundaries. She also touches on the significance of travel accessibility and offers insights into travel hacking, aiming to make travel more attainable for everyone. Featured Quotes from Niqua: “Travel is not just about seeing new places, but about experiencing them and connecting with others.” “Financial literacy is crucial in travel. It's about making informed choices that align with your personal and financial goals.” Connect with Niqua: Traveling with Niqua - Official Website Buy Niqua’s Ebook: Your Go-To Travel Guide With 100+ Practical Travel Tips, Hacks + Strategies E-Book Instagram: @travelingwithNiqua YouTube: Traveling with Niqua Channel Facebook: Traveling with Niqua TikTok: @travelingwithNiqua About Travel Not to Escape: Travel Not to Escape is a podcast dedicated to inspiring and equipping you with resources to create a life that you don't need to travel to escape from. Use solo travel as a catalyst to redesign your life, connect meaningfully, and live playfully. Each week, we share stories of transformation, adventure, and the power of solo travel. Listen and Follow: https://www.travelnottoescape.com/podcast Instagram: @⁠travelnottoescape⁠ To learn more about how to make more meaningful connections anywhere in the world, join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Passport to Connection Program.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Travel Not to Escape Community on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelnottoescape/message