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Traveling in Spanglish | Cultural Travel, Stories & Small-Group Journeys
If you love cultural travel, meaningful stories, great conversations, and discovering the little details that make the world such an interesting place, you’re in the right place. Through blog posts, YouTube videos, small-group journeys, Luz Sessions, and everyday discoveries, I curate experiences designed to help you slow down, stay curious, and notice more.
From corazón to destino
Hi, I’m Joana.
Your travel guide, storyteller, and fellow wonder-seeker.
I’m an educator at heart, a history nerd, and someone who’s endlessly curious about the world. For me, travel has never been just about seeing the famous sights. It’s about slowing down, staying curious, and noticing the little details—a weathered door, a sunset over the Adriatic, or the way people gather in a piazza long after dinner.
Those are the moments that stay with me… and the stories I love sharing.
That’s why I created Traveling in Spanglish: to inspire curiosity, spark meaningful conversations, and build a community of people who believe travel is about more than checking places off a list.
My hope is that every story, video, Luz Session, and journey helps you see the world—and maybe even your own corner of it—un poquito diferente.
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Experience
English • Español • Italiano (conversational) • Educator • History Nerd • Licensed Travel Advisor
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Loves
Music • Art • Dancing • Architecture • Fashion • Colorful Doors • History • Culture • Good Food • Meaningful Conversations
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Home
Based in Florida • Wife • Mom • Airbnb Superhost • Forever dreaming of Italy & Spain
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I Believe
Slow Down • Stay Curious • Notice More • Stories Connect Us • Community Matters • Travel Changes Us
Curious how this all began?
Explore my story and the heart behind Traveling in Spanglish.
“Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.”
unknown author
Ways To Explore
However you found your way here, I hope you’ll stay awhile. Whether you’re looking for travel inspiration, dreaming about your next adventure, or simply curious about the world, there’s a little something for everyone.
Curated Travel Experiences
This is travel done differently — not just seeing a place, but stepping fully into it. I curate out-of-the-box experiences that invite you deeper: into the culture, the conversations, the kitchens, the rhythm of daily life.
It’s about connection — con la gente, con el momento — and the kind of shared experiences that turn strangers into lifelong friends.
Explore the stories. Then come live one for yourself!
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Travel Stories & Cultural Reflections
Travel, fashion, food, cultura… and yes, beautiful doors.
These stories are where curiosity meets style — reflections on the places I wander, the flavors I savor, and the little detalles that make a destination unforgettable.
Come wander conmigo.
Luz Sessions
Luz Sessions
Curiosity has a way of bringing people together. Luz Sessions are intimate monthly gatherings designed to help you slow down, stay curious, and notice more as we explore the stories, ideas, and cultures that shape our world.
Come curious. Leave inspired… and un poquito more connected—to the world, to one another, and to the stories that remind us we’re all more alike than different.
De corazón. ❤️
“We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment.”
Hilaire Belloc
Aventuras: My Travel Diaries
Curious to see more moments from the journey? Explore our full gallery and tour stories here.
Travel With Me — On Screen
From bustling markets to quiet mountain towns, my YouTube channel captures the real, unfiltered moments of travel — la cultura, the conversations, the little details that make a place come alive.
If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to travel conmigo, to step beyond the surface and into the rhythm of a place, this is where you begin.
Testimonials
★★★★★
“Earlier this year, I got to check off the number one thing on my bucket list — visiting Spain!
Thanks to Joana, I was able to have the experience of a lifetime, with my first international trip.
She coordinated every detail, from navigating layovers to exploring Barcelona with ease, so I could simply enjoy the experience.
We visited many historic locations, walked on the beach, tasted new foods and I even got to fulfill my dream of attending an authentic Flamenco show.
It was all incredible!
It was everything I had dreamed of… and completely stress-free!!”
★★★★★
“Traveling with Josie was truly unforgettable. Everything ran so smoothly — from navigating airports to exploring Rome — that I could fully relax and enjoy every moment.
Her passion for history brought Italy to life, and she even made traveling with food allergies completely stress-free.
Staying at Casa Querencia in Abruzzo was the icing on the cake — the views were jaw-dropping.
Her warmth, expertise, and attention to detail made this one of the best experiences of my life. I can’t wait to travel with her again.”
Ready for the Italian Adventure of a Lifetime?
Traveling in Spanglish
From corazón to destino.
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Hola! Let’s Chat Travel.
