Hello, lovely readers! đ Iâm Mariana, born and raised in the vibrant city of Porto, Portugal!
 My love for travel didnât hit me right awayâit was more of a spark that grew into a full-blown flame as I got older. As a kid, my family trips were usually to Southern Spain. It was fun, sure, but nothing out of the ordinary. But then, once I started planning my own adventures, everything clicked.Â
Thereâs something magical about stepping into the unknownâexploring new places, immersing myself in different cultures, and tasting unique dishes. Itâs an adventure that leaves me on cloud nine! Soon enough, I found myself craving that rush and planning trip after trip, constantly dreaming about the next destination.
With so much of the world waiting to be explored, my travel list just keeps growing. And as I always say, âI havenât been there yet, but itâs on my list!â đ
Iâve always loved jotting down every little detail and having things perfectly planned out. So naturally, I was the go-to person for trip planning. While most people dread the logistics, I thrive on itâI genuinely enjoy piecing together the perfect itinerary.
It didnât take long for friends and family to catch on. They began asking for my ready-to-use guides. And hereâs a little secret: for me, planning a trip is almost half the excitement of travelling! đ€«Â I get such a thrill from mapping out the details to make the most of every adventure.
Soon, I started hearing the same suggestion over and over: âWhy not share your itineraries with the world?â Thatâs when the idea for my travel blog was bornâa place where I could share my love for planning and help fellow travellers make the most out of their journeys.
Thatâs exactly what I did in February 2021 when I launched my travel blog and Instagram page. I knew nothing about building a website, but after six months of hard work and late nights, I made it happen from scratchâand I couldnât be prouder! đȘ
On my travel blog, youâll find:
So, sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and take off with me đ
You can also follow me on Instagram (@atickettotakeoff), for behind-the-scenes updates, travel stories, and a peek into my life and upcoming travel plans.