ABOUT HAPPILY EXPLORING CREATOR, Marina

Native Texan, Former Nomad, Recovering Angeleno.

I like to travel and document my life.

Born and raised in a small-town in Texas, I grew up with a desperate need to see and explore the world outside of my bubble. I am Latina and the proud legacy of two hard working immigrants. Because of my humble background, my worldly experiences growing up were limited. It wasn’t until my early twenties that I hopped on a plane for the first time on a trip to study abroad. A few hours in London is all it took to realize I had caught the travel bug. My life hasn’t been the same ever since.

I have spent the last decade living out my dream working in the travel industry all while continuing my personal explorations. When I am not consumed with planning a trip you can find me hiking, obsessing over interior decor via Pinterest, reading, singing, deep diving into all things pop culture, or seeking wellness practices. I am a lover of many things but most passionate about Disney, Musicals, and Harry Potter, I am deeply rooted in my faith and give all thanks to God for the many blessings in my life. 

Like many, I am a creative individual at heart who longs to leave an imprint in this world. I believe travel should be accessible to individuals of all backgrounds and it gives me great joy when I help others achieve that opportunity. As someone who lives with an autoimmune disease, I am advocate for health & wellness and seek to generate awareness to living a healthy lifestyle. I have a creative eye for design, have opinions on everything, and enjoy falling down rabit holes of information. I figured why not share my thoughts with you, in hopes that it will help you live a life without boundaries. There is so much I wish to share with you, so please follow me as we navigate happily exploring this world together.