Welcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast!

On this week's episode, I got to have a very resonating conversation with Flavia Cornejo! 

A first-generation Peruvian American, Flavia is a travel blogger, digital creator, and Founder of Latina Traveler. As a full-time traveler, Flavia has visited over 35 countries and lived in 5 to date. Flavia’s interest in the travel industry led her to pursue two master’s degrees in the field: Tourism and Travel Journalism. In addition, Flavia is the Founder of Latina Traveler, a platform created to inspire Women of Color to travel solo but safely and with confidence. Flavia is a freelance journalist with bylines in Hermosaz USA and Fodor’s Travel. As a public speaker, Flavia has spoken at the Latino Travel Fest about her solo travels as a Latina. She’s currently based in Budapest but has lived in New York, Lima, Buenos Aires, Paris, and Barcelona. She loves connecting with her audience, so say Hola whether online or IRL!

In this episode, we chat about:

• Growing up a first-generation American 
• Spending summers in Peru with her family
• Stepping into your confidence and taking up space
• The application process for a master's program in Spain
• How to legalize your documents
• The process of moving to Spain
• Rent costs in Barcelona
• Adjusting to life in Barcelona
• Cultural differences between Spain and the United States
• Advice for those wanting to do a master's abroad 

Connect with Flavia & I on Socials: 

• While She's Away Instagram
• While She's Away Tiktok
• Latina Traveler Instagram
• Latina Traveler Tiktok
• Latina Traveler Youtube
• Latina Traveler Twitter

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• Get up to 40% OFF Hostels All Over Europe
• 25% OFF TrustedHouseSitters Membership  

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