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    A Weekend in Los Angeles: Malibu, the Getty, and the Tallest Rooftop Bar in the Western Hemisphere
    Topaz Hooper
    • May 5
    • 8 min

    A Weekend in Los Angeles: Malibu, the Getty, and the Tallest Rooftop Bar in the Western Hemisphere

    Thinking of hitting LA in two days or less? Read this first to squeeze in great sights, food, and adventure.
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    10 Fun Winter Things to Do in Banff, Canada
    Topaz Hooper
    • Jan 12
    • 7 min

    10 Fun Winter Things to Do in Banff, Canada

    Planning an international ski trip? Visit Banff, Canada and do these 10 fun things.
    249 views0 comments
    The 5-Day Istanbul and Cappadocia Guide
    Topaz Hooper
    • Oct 19, 2021
    • 17 min

    The 5-Day Istanbul and Cappadocia Guide

    Thinking of visiting Turkey? Read this 5-day guide before you go!
    1,765 views0 comments
    Why Women Should Travel Alone and 3 Places to Start
    Topaz Hooper
    • Aug 6, 2021
    • 7 min

    Why Women Should Travel Alone and 3 Places to Start

    Is traveling solo as a woman safe? The answer is YES. Here are a few reasons why women should travel solo and three countries to start.
    113 views0 comments
    5 Things I Loved (And Hated) About Colombia
    Topaz Hooper
    • Jun 21, 2021
    • 8 min

    5 Things I Loved (And Hated) About Colombia

    Colombia was a trip. Literally and figuratively. I had a great time, but not everything was fun and dandy. Here's the good, bad and the ugly
    444 views0 comments
    Ripped Off While Abroad? Here's Why That's Not A Bad Thing
    Topaz Hooper
    • Apr 23, 2021
    • 6 min

    Ripped Off While Abroad? Here's Why That's Not A Bad Thing

    Hate getting ripped off? Well, it's actually not so bad. Here's why getting "ripped off" abroad is something you should support.
    87 views0 comments
    7 Ways to Get Your Travel Fix When You’re Stuck at Home
    Topaz Hooper
    • Mar 16, 2020
    • 4 min

    7 Ways to Get Your Travel Fix When You’re Stuck at Home

    Stuck at home because of the coronavirus? No worries. Here are 7 ways you can still feel like you're traveling while you're stuck at home.
    278 views0 comments
    Dear Black Travelers, Stop Flossing in Third World Countries
    Topaz Hooper
    • Mar 3, 2020
    • 4 min

    Dear Black Travelers, Stop Flossing in Third World Countries

    Congratulations, black traveler. You make enough money to pay your bills and travel the world. Now, stop flossing in third world countries.
    2,629 views2 comments
    7 Ways to See the Best of Italy
    Topaz Hooper
    • Jan 10, 2020
    • 6 min

    7 Ways to See the Best of Italy

    To train or not to train? This is the question. How I saw some of the most beautiful places in Italy and what mode of transport I recommend.
    199 views0 comments
    5 Days in Sunny San Diego, Here's What I Did
    Topaz Hooper
    • Jun 5, 2019
    • 10 min

    5 Days in Sunny San Diego, Here's What I Did

    An overview of our five day trip to San Diego with recommendations on food, accommodations and activities.
    72 views0 comments
    Leave Your Home Country. Costa Rica is Better.
    Topaz Hooper
    • Apr 2, 2019
    • 6 min

    Leave Your Home Country. Costa Rica is Better.

    Costa Rica is one of my favorite countries in the world. I have visited 16 countries over the past 5 years and Costa Rica is a prized...
    202 views0 comments
    7 Artsy & Unique Places to Experience in St. Petersburg, FL
    Topaz Hooper
    • Mar 7, 2019
    • 5 min

    7 Artsy & Unique Places to Experience in St. Petersburg, FL

    St. Pete is the hidden gem in the Tampa Bay. Just 11 miles Southwest of Tampa, this small peninsula on a peninsula is home to some of the...
    187 views0 comments
    How Adopting a Minimalist Mindset Helped Free Me Up to Travel
    Topaz Hooper
    • Feb 4, 2019
    • 6 min

    How Adopting a Minimalist Mindset Helped Free Me Up to Travel

    The first time I encountered the term “minimalist”, I was living in a Florida housing cooperative. I had 7 roommates in a shared house...
    86 views0 comments
    6 Truths & Misconceptions about Russia & Why I Want to Visit (Again!)
    Topaz Hooper
    • Jan 20, 2019
    • 9 min

    6 Truths & Misconceptions about Russia & Why I Want to Visit (Again!)

    Have you thought about visiting Russia but heard a lot of negative things about it? Before you give up on visiting Russia, read these...
    196 views0 comments
    6 Cool & Unconventional Places Worth Visiting in the Netherlands
    Topaz Hooper
    • Jan 9, 2019
    • 6 min

    6 Cool & Unconventional Places Worth Visiting in the Netherlands

    Taking a trip to the Netherlands? Want to go to some cool and unconventional places? Don't just visit Amsterdam. Check out this list of...
    89 views0 comments
    5 Rules That Helped Me Save $5,000 and Travel to Europe for 5 months
    Topaz Hooper
    • Jan 4, 2019
    • 14 min

    5 Rules That Helped Me Save $5,000 and Travel to Europe for 5 months

    5th time is the charm right? I've been working towards full-time travel for a long time. 5 years ago, I took my first international trip...
    317 views0 comments
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    About Me

    Hi, I'm Topaz! I'm an writer, digital marketer and traveler from Colorado, USA. I write poetry, blog about my travel experiences and offer freelance creative services. Learn more about me here. 

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