Back again! This time, I'm spending most of my time in Quito, Ecuador, with a little day trip to Otavalo along the way. But this chapter wasn't just about exploring a new city. Between constantly moving from place to place, dealing with the stress and anxiety of long-term travel, and figuring out my next steps, I found myself wondering whether I wanted to keep doing this at all. At one point, I almost wanted to give up and return to the familiarity of life in the United States. Because as beautiful as living abroad can be, there's another side to it that doesn't always make it into the highlight reel. Sometimes, the logistics, uncertainty, and exhaustion start to catch up with you. I also extended my 90-day visa, which meant navigating another part of making this life abroad work. Come along as I explore Quito, take a day trip to Otavalo, and work through what it really means to build a life outside of what I've always known. Because sometimes, choosing a different life means questioning that choice along the way. Welcome back to Diary of a Black Woman Abroad. 💛 ✨ LET'S KEEP IN TOUCH ✍🏾 Blog: https://www.theparisperspective.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparisperspective/ Thanks for watching, and I'll see you next episode!

And we're back.. this time going from the mountains to the coast of Ecuador in Montañita and Olón! Two different vibes, two different experiences, but one thing was consistent.. and that's the food!! Que rico! I definitely judged Ecuadorian cuisine a little too early, before giving the flavors of the coast a fair chance. And let me tell you, the coast came through! I ate SO much during these seven-ish days, and I regret absolutely nothing. 😂I also had so many spiritual downloads and moment of synchronicity during this trip that I share. ✨ LET'S KEEP IN TOUCH 🍽️ Read Ecuadorian food blog https://www.theparisperspective.com/post/a-food-lover-s-travel-guide-to-eating-through-ecuador 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparisperspective/ 🌐 Website: www.theparisperspective.com Thanks for watching, and I'll see you next episode! 💛

In today's vlog, my Ecuador travel journey continues with a trip from Loja to Cuenca for 4 days to eat and sightsee! Although this was a quick trip, it was filled with beautiful views and cool mountain weather. I hit the ground running by visiting the markets, getting a "limpia," a spiritual cleanse with herbs, then continuing to live like a tourist hitting all the hot spots in the historic center, even going up to the Turi overlook for the best views of Cuenca. I tagged all of the places you'll want to add to your itinerary. Let me know what I missed!

My first international housesitting journey Is coming to an end after two months. This episode felt a little heavy with feelings of uncertainty and a collective helplessness from the psychological and spiritual warfare in the world. In spite of this heavy feeling of sadness and stress, I feel more spiritually connected and received so many downloads and spiritual confirmations from my day-to-day life abroad. On a lighter note, I tried so many new restaurants in my last week here in Loja and give you my honest recommendation. I'm also heading to a new city! Can you guess where I'm going next?

Back again!! In this episode after my weekend trip to Vilcabamba, I'm returning to "daily" life as a full-time traveler. I'm still housesitting and keeping the plants alive! As my time in Loja is coming to an end, I have to figure out where I'm headed next. In the meantime, I'm trying to eat at all the restaurants I was recommended by expats in the area and hoping there isn't another earthquake from bouncing this a** LOL!

Hey hey! It's been a minute since I shared my travel journey. I'm celebrating the holidays abroad for the first time ever! In today's vlog, I'm sharing some of my daily routines which include my teaching English online, my housesitting duties, and leisure time spent with people I meet along the way.. I even rode a moto around Loja for the first time with a stranger!

A weekend getaway from Loja to Vilcabamba to relax and explore more of Ecuador. I spent time at Izhcayluma Eco Resort and went out into the city only to realize the vibe is different than what I imagined... but I was so happy to cross paths with some Black Americans! Thanks for tuning in! I also wrote about my experience staying at the resort here on my blog, The Paris Perspective: https://www.theparisperspective.com/post/izhcayluma-eco-resort-one-of-the-top-rated-stays-in-vilcabamba-ecuador

We're taking on the Windy City solo! It's the first full day of my Chicago media trip. Come with me as I explore the city's landmarks and share the spontaneous moments I experienced throughout the day including being serenaded by a random man on the street, interviewing with a journalist, and an impromptu photoshoot with a photographer I ran into while exploring! While this is a solo trip, I still made sure to clock in to my travel writer/vlogger job which is create content for my media partners at Palmer House Chicago, The Spa at Palmer House and the other places I have on my list for the week! It's my dream to have my own travel series so let me know what you think about my hotel intro and content so far! I also share more behind-the-scenes over on my TikTok and Instagram! https://www.tiktok.com/@UC3OOyQs35rAvVey02qHxZew https://www.instagram.com/theparisperspective Wanna know how to take your first sponsored trip? I'll be sharing more about how you can do it with less than 1,000 followers or subscribers!

In this episode, I’m taking you through a real look at my daily life in Loja. From exploring the markets and trying local Ecuadorian cuisine to grocery shopping, quiet moments at home, and a bit of culture and nightlife. I’m here housesitting (with the simple responsibility of watering plants), so this chapter is showing you my slow-living, digital nomad rhythms as I ease into life abroad. This episode captures what long-term travel really looks like: adapting, settling in, and embracing the small everyday moments that shape a new routine. Thanks for coming along!