About Every Day A Vacation
Hello fellow travelers! Sara Vozel here. I originally created Every Day A Vacation to share my travel experiences with my friends and family, and to help them plan their own trips. Since then, it has grown into a platform where I aim to inspire others to explore the world without breaking the bank. I share tips on finding affordable accommodations, budget-friendly activities, and even how to score great deals on flights. Plus, I love sharing my personal experiences and stories from my adventures, so you can get a taste of what each destination has to offer. It’s all about making travel accessible and fun for everyone! If you would like to work with me or have an idea for a collaboration, please see my Work With Me page or contact me via contact@everydayavacation.com.
About Sara
My love for travel and understanding of how affordable it can be started on a spring break trip to Peru in 2016. Two friends and I bought roundtrip tickets to Peru, with a stopover in Bogota, Colombia for a grand total of $290. The trip in total cost me about $600 for seven days, airfare included!! Ever since my realization that you don’t have to have money to travel, I have been on a mission to find the most affordable ways to see the world.
That same year, just a few months after spring break, I flew to Europe and road-tripped through five countries with a group of friends. At this point, I was just starting to get into photography and started using my GoPro and Nikon D3100 (in auto mode!). That trip set me back about $800. Upon returning home I had somewhat of an epiphany:This whole traveling thing isn’t as expensive as I thought – why not take a semester off and travel for a couple of months?
When I returned home I immediately started planning my next big trip: Iceland. After announcing on Facebook my first solo trip out of the country, an old friend, Gabby, messaged me and asked if she could tag along. We decided to extend our trip, and the Iceland trip turned into a 6-week backpacking trip, as I began to fall in love with travel, different languages and cultures, adventure, and the great outdoors.
During this time, I was attending the University of Florida, majoring in Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience and planning on pursuing a Ph.D. in Neuropsychology, with a specialization in pharmacology and the epigenetics of addiction. I’m passionate about the sciences, however when it came down to applying to graduate programs, I couldn’t get through writing my statement of purpose. Right before graduating, I had just started this blog and my Instagram account. I decided to take a leap of faith and take a year or two to pursue my dream career: travel photography and blogging.
After a couple of years, I had the opportunity to work with several brands and individuals, gradually earning a steadier income from photography and blogging. It was with my boyfriend and the love of my life, Robbie, that I began turning my dream into reality. However, when he passed away in 2021, I took a step back from blogging, social media, and photography. It was difficult to continue the hobbies we loved without him by my side.
Fast forward to 2025, and I finally feel ready to share my adventures with the world again. I’ve traveled to some incredible places in the past few years—Portugal, Morocco, The Galapagos, the UK & Ireland, and of course, Iceland again—and I can’t wait to share my experiences with you all!
When I’m not traveling or blogging…
You’ll find me planning my next great adventures while living every day like a vacation at my current home in Florida. On hot days I go explore one of the many Florida springs, or beaches, kayak and snorkeling gear in tow. I’m excited to be turning my passion into a living through my photography and by documenting my adventures on this blog for the world to see!
Disclaimer
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The information on this blog is based on my personal opinion and experience. Although I consider myself a professional in my field, and as so try to keep up with travel safety recommendations, I recommend checking the U.S. Department Of State’s Bureau Of Consular Affairs for up-to-date travel safety recommendations before traveling. As travelers, I am constantly changing and learning new things about the world. Thus, I reserve the right to change how I manage this blog or the content on this blog at any time.
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