I Took 17 Trips This Year! Here’s My 2023 Travel Wrapped.

2023 has been one big and adventurous year. I completed my 12 Trips in 12 Months Challenge, successfully traveled to 17 different countries, states, and territories, and checked off three bucket list activities. I explored many new countries, tried new cuisines, made many friends, and learned a lot about myself. So here’s my 2023 travel reflections and wrap-up!

Destinations + Months:
January – Chicago, Illinois (State No. 12)
February – Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹 + A Bucket List Item
March – Barbados 🇧🇧 (Country No. 7) + Guyana 🇬🇾 (Country No. 8)
April – Antigua and Barbuda 🇦🇬 (Country No. 9)
May – Providence, Rhode Island (State No. 13)
June – Aruba 🇦🇼 (Territory No. 2)
July – Richmond, Virginia (State No. 14), Durham, North Carolina (State No. 15), Charleston, South Carolina (State No. 16)
August – Dover, Delaware (State No. 17)
September – Columbus, Ohio (State No. 18)
October – Indianapolis, Indiana (State No. 19), Louisville, Kentucky (State No. 20), Nashville, Tennessee (State No. 21)
November – Washington DC
December – Atlantic City, New Jersey

The Country that surprised me the most: Guyana 🇬🇾
My hardest trip: Antigua and Barbuda 🇦🇬
My most touristy trip: Aruba 🇦🇼
My favorite trip: Barbados 🇧🇧

Noteworthy Food Places:
Antigua: Roti King
Aruba: On The Rocks Cafe
Barbados: Pat’s Place in Oistin’s
Nashville, TN: Hattie B’s
Richmond, VA: Mama J’s

Let’s Talk State To State Travel
City I Disliked: Nashville
City I Thought Was Overrated: Dover
City I Liked: Chicago
City I Loved: Louisville
City I Felt Most Myself In: Indianapolis

Bucket List Activities Completed
Do the Polar Bear Plunge at Coney Island
Play Mas
Go ATV’ing

Travel Resolutions Completed
Complete the 12 Trips In 12 Months Challenge ✔️
Visit 10 New Countries
Visit 5 New States ✔️
Say Yes More ✔️
Be Adventurous and Open To New Opportunities As They Come ✔️

Favorite Local Cuisines
Egg Balls in Guyana
Dolphin in Barbados
Bussup Shut in Trinidad
Roti in Antigua
Soul Food in Richmond
Plant Based Dishes in Columbus

This year was truly one like no other. I pushed myself far out of my comfort zone. I cried, wanted to throw in the towel, laughed with strangers, and was very uncomfortable at many different points of my adventures. But I grew and made some memories that only dreams are made of. So cheers to an eventful 2023. I hope 2024 is even better! Thank you for joining me on such a wild ride. I’ll see you in the New Year!