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Long-Term Travel Expert | Travel Further & Deeper

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Who is Kesi To and Fro?

Kesi is an Ivy League grad who quit her NYC, finance job in 2015 to travel the world. She left behind her Soho apartment, and started a life of unknown adventure. The mission of this blog is to teach nomads how to sustain long term travel, inspire people to travel to less frequented destinations, and to connect travelers with local people and experiences. Come along for the ride and #FollowTheFro

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Want To Travel With Kesi?

Come and #FollowTheFro to tick off major bucket list items: 1) Visiting Antarctica and 2) Gorilla Trekking In Uganda!

Antarctica Group Trip

Follow The Fro to Gorilla Trekking

7-Day Tour in Uganda

Off The Beaten Path Adventures

Read about my favorite travels below and find more destinations here.

Gorilla Trekking in DRC

Largest Lava Lake in the World in the Congo

Homestay at a Maasai Village in Tanzania

What is Kesi To and Fro about?

Recent Posts

Grabr Review – How I’ve Made $1000s While Traveling The World

Grabr Review – How I’ve Made $1000s While Traveling The World

The Comprehensive Guide to Slave Tours Around the World

The Comprehensive Guide to Slave Tours Around the World

How To Get A Refund For A Cancelled Flight

How To Get A Refund For A Cancelled Flight

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Ivy Grad. Quit Wall Street to See the World
5+ years
60+ countries
Authentic.LongTerm.Local.Travel
Group Trip - Antarctica (20% off until Dec 1) ⬇️⬇️

MY EXPERIENCE BEING BLACK IN BUDAPEST, an ethnical

MY EXPERIENCE BEING BLACK IN BUDAPEST, an ethnically homogenous city, has been pretty great. Even though I stand out in the crowd, the extra attention doesn't annoy me & I embrace it.

One night I went to a bar with my afro looking fly. I ordered a drink & a couple behind me stopped to tell me I was pretty. Then I went to the toilet, and girls complimented me as I washed my hands. I returned to the table to laugh with my bf about how I was getting accosted with compliments when a man who knew very little English approached to tell me I was gorgeous. It feels nice, yet also silly that I received so many comments in one night. I know that I am only getting these compliments b.c I look different, & this would NEVER happen if I were @ a bar in NYC. Nonetheless, I gladly accept all compliments ☺️

Story 2: I went to a restaurant with friends, & as I was ordering, the waitress touched my hair. I didn't feel her hands in my hair, but my friend told me afterward. I know this is a major N-O, but I found it funny since it was ridiculous. The waitress was harmless, curious, & made me laugh, so I didn't mind. (Disclaimer: Don't touch a Black girl's hair).

But the real reason being Black in Budapest is great is b/c @blackgirlinbudapest has created a strong community. I instantly became connected with other Black girls in a city where I thought no Black folks existed. It's refreshing to not stand out for once. I brought my White German bf to the first #BGIBmeetup. He spent most of the evening w/a White Hungarian. Afterward, I pointed out to Alex how he naturally gravitated towards the other white male in the group because there was a sense of comfort. I explained to him that's why it feels great to have this Black girl community in Budapest because it makes me feel comforted & that I belong.

If I lived in Budapest long enough, I'm sure extra attention would be draining, but for now, all is good. Can other expats relate?

Today is a good day. [share this post to send pos

Today is a good day.

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Ok, maybe I'm not swimming in a natural tide pool in Popoyo, Nicaragua (photo is from January), but I've still been all smiles today.

Since I've been continuously traveling for 5+ years, there are small things that bring me tremendous joy about having an apartment in Budapest.

I bought round-trip flights today, and I'm not going to lie - It felt sooo good!

Why did it feel so good? Yes, roundtrip flights are cheaper, but that's not the driving force that made me very happy. Roundtrip flights signify that I have a place to come back to.

The same things that make long term travel rewarding can also be very draining.

I am constantly meeting new people, and I love hearing their stories, but then I leave and probably will never see them again.

I get to learn about new cultures and embrace different customs, but sometimes I crave something similar.

I have stayed in countless beautiful homes, hostels & hotels, but having to repack my bags constantly is tiring.

I have been booking one-way flights for 5+ years because I was always on the go to explore something new.

These roundtrip flights I bought today show me that I finally have a home. I've been enjoying Budapest immensely, and I don't have to say goodbye!

I'm looking forward to strengthening the friendships I've made, diving deeper into Hungarian customs and beliefs, and exploring more parts of Hungary.

Don't get me wrong, I still love long-term travel, but having a home base is a game-changer.

What's something small that put you in a good mood today?

#followthefro

How do you view lockdowns? For me, instead of view

How do you view lockdowns? For me, instead of viewing new lockdown restrictions as losing freedom, I see it as an opportunity to adapt to a new situation & make the best of it.

We have been in a semi-lockdown in Hungary for 1.5 weeks, which means:
- there's an 8 pm curfew
- we can have no more than 8 guests over
- cafes/restaurants & leisure facilitates (gyms, cinemas, etc.) are closed, & college classes are online
-hotels can only accept business guests
-masks are mandatory

I'm still often asked, "How is living in Hungary?" Even in lockdown, I am happy.

Cafes, where I typically spend my day, are closed, which means I get to spend more time hanging out with my roomie @alex.wkt. We haven't driven each other crazy yet, so that's a plus for the relationship. We also started working out together, so I'm actually getting in better shape being home all day.

Bars are closed, giving me the opportunity to host people in our apartment and form deeper connections with new friends.

Most places I would plan a date night are closed, which allows me to get more creative and find new ways to explore the city.

I've noticed that people in Budapest generally understand that the lockdown is a necessary evil. It sucks for businesses and social life, but I haven't seen many complaints.

I have heard a horror story about someone who recently visited a hospital with a broken ankle. The story is too long for this post, but It made me realize I do not want to go to a hospital during these times!

Life felt pretty normal during my first two months here, and I know we will eventually get back to that point. I am also happy to live in a new normal.

But also - I can't wait for the day that Hungary reopens borders and I can finally have people stay in our guestroom 🥰

Who wants to go to Antarctica with me?! It's alwa

Who wants to go to Antarctica with me?!

It's always been a dream to go to the White Continent and discover one of the most untouched places.

Well, I am planning to go to Antarctica and I want others to join!

When: Nov 2 - 12, 2021.
Price: starting from $6,716 for a twin room with a window (deposit is $1000, then pay the balance later)
Where: Start in Puntes Arenas, Chile, and End in Ushuaia, Argentina

Usually, the cheapest Antarctica tours are around $8000-$10,000, but I collaborated with Chimu Adventures to secure an 11-day tour for 20-25% off ($6,716). (If you have researched Antarctic trips, you know this is a very good price!)

This discount only lasts until Dec 1st. To secure your spot a deposit of $1000 is needed.

For more info check out the link in the bio.

Have any questions? Leave a comment or DM me.

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#followthefro
#followthefroTour

Travel Tip Tuesday - Using @grabrinc to Make Money

Travel Tip Tuesday - Using @grabrinc to Make Money While Traveling ⁣

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Want to make money while traveling?

Step 1: Download @grabrinc

Step 2: Find items to deliver to a country you plan to travel to.

Step 3: Deliver the items to your shopper and get paid.

Step 4: Enjoy your holiday.

Have you ever heard of @grabrinc?⁣
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If you have followed me for a while, you are probably familiar with it because Grabr is one of my favorite apps! Grabr is a global marketplace that lets travelers make $$$ by delivering items to shoppers in other countries. The items are things like makeup, shoes, iPhones, books, etc. I have used Grabr to make thousands while traveling to places like Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, and Rio. ⁣
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I wrote a full review of Grabr, so if you want to learn how I have used the app to make thousands while traveling, then click the link in my bio!⁣
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Drop any questions in the comments.⁣
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𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘵𝘪𝘱𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝟻+ 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴. 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘺'𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘧𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘬. 𝘉𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘛𝘪𝘱 𝘛𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘴.⁣
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