WELCOME TO THE TRAVELING TATTOO
Juan Spencer Travel Planner/Blogger/Influencer
Welcome to The Traveling Tattoo, my personal travel blog here for you to explore! Traveling has added such value to my life, and I love having the opportunity to share my passion for travel and writing all in one place. Here you will be able to see all of the places I've been to, travel tips, and also you can reach out to me in order to plan your next adventure! Read on and enjoy!
HOW I GOT STARTED
Me after a day of 4x4 wheeling in the Dominican Republic.
For years I went without having traveled outside of the Continental U.S. Then in 2017, while working for an international company, I went through a team-building exercise where they had us line up in order of how many countries we had been in. At that point, I had only been outside of the country twice, and that was when I was a kid. Although I was not standing alone in the 3 countries or less group, it was humbling and eye-opening to see how many people have been to 10 or more countries and hear them speak about all the places they have been. It was then I realized I had not seen the world at all and was stuck in my self-imposed bubble, and I was determined to change that. It all started with a trip to the Dominican Republic, a place I had often heard about and that was highly recommended. Although at the time I did not consider myself much of a beach person, I did take the time to soak in some rays and walk along the shore. I also ventured outside the confines of the resort to take in the local culture and even scheduled a few excursions. I tried my hand at riding 4x4s as well as ziplining for the 1st time!
From that point forward, I caught what most people refer to as the "Travel Bug!" Since starting my journey, I am proud to say I have now been to 30 countries to date! I have gained a great zest for traveling to new places, meeting new people, and seeing the world from a different perspective. I was on a rapid pace, taking 3-4 trips out of the country a year, plus exploring cities right here in the USA in between. Then, of course, COVID-19 hit and brought life and travel as we know it to a halt. It was during that time of solace and reflection, that I decided to create this blog to share my experiences, photos, as well as my vast knowledge of travel. Now that the world has since reopened, I am back to doing what I love! My passion for travel has now gone beyond collecting passport stamps, mementos, and magnets for my refrigerator. My goal now is to serve as an inspiration for those who have the desire to travel but feel they cannot due to a lack of finances, know-how, or just plain fear. Whether it's local travel within the U.S. or traveling to far-off destinations overseas, I plan on showing you that travel is certainly possible even on a modest budget!
I created The Traveling Tattoo to give others a peek at how I view the world. And if that inspires even one person to get out of that box, get out there, and see the world for themselves...I will have accomplished my goal!
Countries Visited.
1. United States* (42 States)
2. Canada (Toronto, Montreal)
3. Panama (Panama City, Colon)
4. Bahamas (Nassau)
5. Jamaica (Montego Bay)
6. Dom. Republic (Punta Cana, Santo Domingo,
Santiago, Puerto Plata)
7. Colombia (Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena, Cali)
8. Spain (Barcelona)
9. France (Paris)
10. Italy (Rome, Venice, Florence, Pisa)
11. Argentina (Buenos Aries)
12. Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)
13. Mexico (Cancun, Tulum)
14. Emirates (Dubai)
15. Greece (Athens)
16. Egypt (Cairo)
17. Peru (Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu)
18. Ecuador (Quito)
19. United Kingdom (London)
20. Netherlands (Amsterdam)
21. Germany (Berlin)
22. Czech Republic (Prague)
23. Hungary (Budapest)
24. Belgium (Brussels)
25. Turkey (Istanbul, Cappadocia)
26. Israel (Tel-Aviv, Jerusalem)
27. State of Palestine (Bethlehem, Jericho)
28. Jordan (Amman, Wadi Rum, Petra)
29. Republic of Singapore (Singapore)
30. Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
31. Thailand (Phuket, Bangkok)
32. Vietnam (Danang)
33. Taiwan (Taipei)
34. Guatemala (Guatemala City, Antigua)
35. Costa Rica (San José, Alajuela)
36. Nicaragua (Managua)
HOW TO GET STARTED
A lot of people I come across have the desire to start traveling but have no idea where to start. You can call a travel agent who is going to sell you a package that their company has a partnership with, but that will limit your options of obtaining the best deal possible. You can also spend hours online searching various travel sites but how do you know if you are getting the best deal possible? Whether it's trying to figure out the perfect destination, planning an itinerary, or budget traveling for a year, I am here to help!
Here is one example itinerary...Flight + Hotel
Barcelona (2 Nights) + Rome (4 Nights) + Paris (3 Nights) - $1,194.37!!
I've done the leg work, made my share of mistakes, and experienced both the frustrating and rewarding sides of traveling. Whether it's flying domestically from New York to Las Vegas, or overseas to explore Europe, let me help you avoid the pitfalls and plan your next vacation to help you get more bang for your buck!
With proper planning, affordable travel is obtainable even on the most modest of budgets! Reach out for rate details and I will be glad to work with you to plan the experience of a lifetime and help you SAVE THOUSANDS of dollars as well!
