JANEL HAS WINGS
local & international travel blogger
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The Only Way to Is Through
It’s been a long time since my last post, and to be honest, I didn’t think there would be another...
“Bloom Where You Are Planted” –
Until It Is Time to Find a Bigger Pot. I recently met someone who reminds me a lot of myself in...
Dedicating Time to My Passions
Part of this journey of finding the pieces of me that I feel have been missing or hiding lately is...
Riding the Waves of Life and Finding the Flow
Before me making my first blog post this year I kept hearing this calling to write but I refused...
When Life Humbles You Twice in the Same Day
Ever wake up in a bad mood and everything seems to just not go your way from the moment your feet hit the floor? That was me the other day. Pissed off at the world for absolutely no reason. Then life decided to serve me not one, but two slices of humble pie.
Where in the World Is Janel?
Maybe lately you’ve been thinking, “Where in the world is Janel?” She doesn’t post anything...
To the Boy With the Biggest Heart
Today marks exactly one month since my cousin took his own life. On November 11th, 2021, the...
2020 Reflections
When any year comes to an end, we all reflect on what the year has been for us. Most of the time,...
The Best Christmas Lights In Louisville-For Free!
This year the holidays look very different for a lot of us. Many of us will not be able to...
Louisville’s Unique Holiday Gift Guide 2020 Edition
With one week left before Christmas and we are right in the middle of Hanukkah, I know my fellow...
Happy Thanksgiving!
I have so much to be grateful for and not just this year but every year. I'm healthy, I have my...
5 Best Things to Do in Bali, Indonesia
1. Visit Tegallalang in Ubud An excellent way to avoid the hustle and bustle of city life is by...
Best 3 Things to Do in CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA
The third stop on our virtual tour is in my favorite Australian city, Cairns. Yes, Cairns beats...
Top 5 Things to Do in ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA
If you have been following my virtual journey on Instagram, you know the second city we visited in...
Your Guide to SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Welcome to the land down under! Or for my fellow Americans, the other side of the...
A Month of Pride, a Lifetime of Love
This past Saturday, I attended a wedding that was nothing less than magical. It occurred on June...
What Happened to Travel?
If you've been following me for a while, then you know that my blog's primary focus has always...
Our Rainbow on Earth
Before you read this post, I find it necessary to first say to you, my audience, that I write this...
Not Allowing Others to Negatively Effect Me
Up until the other day, I had been doing a good job of staying as positive as possible about this...
Happy Birthday, Sis
My sister is turning 30 years old tomorrow. This birthday is going to be like any other because,...
Resting and Resetting
Quarantine has taken control of most people's lives by now, which has brought up many ideas on...
Quarantine as a Traveler
My thoughts as someone who is not used to being stuck in one place.
Boquete, Panamá
Boquete, Panamá-How to get there, where to stay and where to eat.
Havana, Cuba Tips
One of the most challenging parts of trip planning is figuring out where to stay and also what to...
6 Things to Do in Havana
Havana seems to be on the tip of every traveler’s tongue these days and with good reason. Havana...
A Year Without My Dad
One year. Three hundred sixty-five days since I physically felt my heart shatter when I heard my...
2020 Bucket List
A new year typically means a new beginning, and with that fresh start comes new dreams. I figure...
2019 Reflections
2019 started like any other year, filled with hope, happiness, and exciting plans to put into...
A Dessert That Tastes like a Dream
Louisville just got a little tastier thanks to Pastelitos by Annia. For those who do not know what...
Top 5 Luxury Destinations for 2020
Although I know how to stretch a dollar when it comes to traveling, I also know when to indulge on...
Top 10 Budget-Friendly Destinations for 2020
With 2020 right around the corner, it's time to start thinking of all of the beautiful places that...
Louisville’s Unique Holiday Gift Guide
First and foremost, Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone is enjoying their time with their closest...
Taco Choza: Not Your Ordinary Taco Shack
The other day I was able to visit and experience St. Matthew's newest taco sensation, Taco Choza....
The Beauty of Bali
What is it about Bali that makes it so unique for everyone who visits? I've tried to come up with...
The Perfect Day in Barcelona
My favorite European city is usually at the top of most people's bucket lists and for a good...
Top 10 Things to Do in Louisville During Fall
It's that particular time of year where the air gets crisp, the leaves begin to change color, and...
Cumberland Falls, Kentucky
I was born and raised in Louisville the majority of my life, and I had no clue that we have a...
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BOURBON TALES
a Kentucky story
The Best Christmas Lights In Louisville-For Free!
This year the holidays look very different for a lot of us. Many of us will not be able to...
Louisville’s Unique Holiday Gift Guide 2020 Edition
With one week left before Christmas and we are right in the middle of Hanukkah, I know my fellow...
A Dessert That Tastes like a Dream
Louisville just got a little tastier thanks to Pastelitos by Annia. For those who do not know what...
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