Hello!

We are marching our way through the second month of the year. This is crazy! Didn't the new year just start?

Anyways, I'm excited for the months to march on. Why? Because that means the upcoming trips I have planned will arrive sooner rather than later. I have so many trips planned for this year, I cannot wait for each month to come as I have something planned for almost every month!

That also means that I'm very excited to share my travel experience with you. As well as the tips, personal experiences (good AND bad), and things I've learned along the way to help you plan and take your next trip!

However, let's get into what I've got planned for this month!

Travel Plans for February

I'm super excited, because this is going to be the first trip I take in 2026. One of many, actually.

The first trip I'm taking this year is a trip to IRELAND! That's right, Ireland! A small but beautiful country that's filled with culture, history, and amazing scenery. The last time I was here, it was back in 2015 when I studied abroad in London. It was only a weekend trip and it wasn't enough to truly explore this amazing country.

After watching Sinners last year, there was a spark that ignited within me. That spark lit a fire within me that made me want to revisit Ireland. I had almost forgot how amazing Ireland is and I wanted to return, only for a longer period of time, to explore it.

This time around though, I'll be going with my boyfriend. So it's not a solo trip. However, I'm happy he's going with me and will be part of the amazing experiences and exploration we're going to do.

Travel Deals for February

Here are some travel deals for the month of February from Daily Drop Pro! (these are ECONOMY, ROUND TRIP tickets):

Economy International Flight Deals

Auckland, New Zealand (from Philadelphia - PHL): $538
Geneva, Switzerland (from New York - JFK): $390
Montego Bay, Jamaica (from Newark - EWR): $292
Sao Paulo, Brazil (from Baltimore - BWI): $477
Turks and Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands (from Harrisburg - MDT): $317
Casablanca, Morocco (from New York - JFK): $371
Singapore, Singapore (from Philadelphia - PHL): $892
Kathmandu, Nepal (from Philadelphia - PHL): $830
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (from Philadelphia - PHL): $681

Domestic Flight Deals

Nashville, Tennessee (from Philadelphia - PHL): $81
Los Angeles, California (from Philadelphia - PHL): $187
Chicago, Illinois (from Baltimore - BWI): $95
Chicago, Illinois (from New York - JFK): $99
New Orleans, Louisiana (from Newark - EWR): $115
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands (from Harrisburg - MDT): $224
Las Vegas, Nevada (from Philadelphia - PHL): $187
Portland, Maine (from Baltimore - BWI): $187

If you're interested in getting the Daily Drop app, and don't mind paying a yearly rate for more deals, then click here!

Not interested in getting the app? No problem! Google Flights has great deals on flights as well, and it's FREE!

Freelance Work

This is something I've been looking into the past couple of years. Though, I haven't been the best at committing to anything; only researching and looking at opportunities.

Needless to say, I'd like to get into more freelance work! I love writing, especially about anything travel related. From my experience working with Only in Your State, I love creating travel videos for others as well! Finally, since I've been trying to work on my photography skills (travel and landscape), I've wanted to get into some photography freelance opportunities.

I know about Upwork and Fiverr, and I know there's othe programs like Only in Your State that'll seek content creators to create video content in exchange for payment. However, I want to take my research seriously and start applying for gigs or reaching out to programs.

I just have to take that next step!

Travel Content Goals

As for travel content, my goal this year is to create consistency and weekly goals that are realistic and attainable.

That means, creating tasks that I can achieve in a week and creating a system to create content that I can consistently stick to. I know I've slacked a bit the past couple of years with creating content. However, I'm truly dedicated to creating consistent content across my social media platforms, YouTube channel, and blog!

Which, if you're not following me, any support would be appreciated. My handles are @jojoscupofmocha. I also started a new photography page on Instagram! My handle is @jcmtravellens. I wanted to dedicate separate platforms and pages to showcasing my travel and landscape photography, and the stories behind each location.

Check out the digital store for packing lists and Google digital maps. Perfect for trip planning! JoJo's Cup of Mocha

February 2026 Travel News

Southwest just launched two daily flights to a Caribbean Island

Here’s what it’s like at Iceland’s latest Geothermal Lagoon

Amtrak offers first look at fancy new trains

The 5 Best Caribbean Destinations worth visiting in 2026

15 New Routes in 5 Days: American, Breeze, & Frontier

Check out my latest YouTube video! I ALMOST DIDN’T MAKE IT to my accommodation. It’s a long story and it was a long travel day. Check it out to see what happened 👇🏾