Hey, I'm JoJo! I'm a full-time social worker, part-time travel blogger and vlogger! I love to travel and explore new places, while providing tips, recommendations, itineraries, digital resources, and more from my travels. Specifically, budget travel, solo travel, and traveling with a 9-5.
✈️ I’m taking a break… ✈️
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Hello! It’s June my lovely friends! We are officially half way through the year now. It feels like time is truly flying 😭 I have something to tell you…I’m taking a break from travel for a bit. As a traveler, this is so sad but there’s a reason behind it. So let’s get into that. I’m taking a break…I had the opportunity to visit Puerto Rico in the beginning of April and I'm so happy I was able to do so! Then in May, I visited Las Vegas once again, only this time with my best friend. Lots of traveling and fun have been had from February to May, and I'm so happy and grateful I had the opportunity to do this. However, I won't be traveling after this. Like I said, I’m taking a break from travel for a bit. Sad, I know 😔. However, it’s for a reason. What’s the reason, you may ask? Well, I’ll be doing the Kilimanjaro trek in September and visiting Nigeria with a fellow travel buddy! This is so EXCITING and has been in the making for a couple of years now. If you’ve been following me on Instagram and TikTok (@jojos_cup_of_mocha 😉), then you’ve seen how much I’ve been traveling this year already. Ireland in February, Norway in March, Puerto Rico in April, and Las Vegas in May. In order to save more money for the trip, finish the planning process, get the rest of my gear, get the necessary visas and vaccinations, I’m taking a break from travel. But not permanently; it’ll be just for the summer (June to August). My priority now is doing what I have to do to ensure this trip happens, visas are completed, vaccines taken, and everything else is packed and in place for such a big trip. I don’t really have the time, space, or extra funds to travel elsewhere. All my time, energy, and money is being funneled into Tanzania and Nigeria! Recent Trip to Las VegasIn last month’s newsletter, I mentioned how I was visiting Las Vegas again! I love Vegas so much, because you can visit and have a completely different experience every time. This time around, I was invited to Las Vegas. My friend was in a bowling competition and she extended the invitation to me. I graciously accepted and patiently waited for May to come. Once the time came, I was off once again! This time around, we went to different places and revisited ones we’ve been to before. This is just a snippet of what we did:
And much more! My friend and I were there for almost a week and we had a very good time! We always enjoy ourselves. And if you’re interested in visiting Las Vegas, I recommend visiting this time of year. Try visiting during the spring for cheaper prices and cooler weather. June Travel NewsIceland joins New Zealand, Switzerland, Slovenia, and other countries in Peace Index 2026 Argentina is launching South America's First ever Golden Passport in 2026 Spirit Airlines acquisition bid submitted by Mooney International As always, I'll be making blog posts, future social media posts and YouTube videos on my time there! Check out all my social media platforms and YouTube channel @jojoscupofmocha. June Travel DealsIf 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! Daily Drop Pro (Economy International Flights):
Google Domestic Flights: These are domestic flight deals flying out of Philadelphia (PHI). However, these are still very good deals to some iconic and fun destinations within the USA! Travel Content GoalsAs 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! I'm still trying to find that balance of consistency with content creation. Each week looks different for me. Depending on what I've got going on, how I'm feeling, how tired I am, if I pick up extra shifts, it all affects my ability to be consistent with creating content. I'm still trying! However, I think that trying to balance this while working 3rd shift isn't working. I was more consistent when I had a day job and could work on my travel content in between work sessions, before, and after work! Nowadays, I can't keep my eyes open long enough to create something because I'm coming off 3rd shift hours. Regardless, I'm still committed to creating content no matter if it's only a few times a week. Something is better than nothing, and consistency is something I'll always be working on. 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 Check out my latest YouTube video! I went with a small group of lovely ladies to visit Semuc Champey and the Kambu Caves! It was quite an adventurous tour and I enjoyed these ladies a ton! 👇🏾 June Freebies!Finally, I have a freebie for ya! I have a June travel vision board for the beautiful late spring weather and vibe. Happy June travels! JoJo Hall JoJo's Cup of Mocha |
JoJo Hall | JoJo's Cup of Mocha
Hey, I'm JoJo! I'm a full-time social worker, part-time travel blogger and vlogger! I love to travel and explore new places, while providing tips, recommendations, itineraries, digital resources, and more from my travels. Specifically, budget travel, solo travel, and traveling with a 9-5.
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