Author: CarmenSchaffer

My name is Carmen Schaffer and I am a Travel Ambassador. A couple of years ago, I was working within my Social Work career and came to the conclusion that I needed to make a career shift that allowed me to follow my passion for travel coupled with my passion for helping people live more fulfilled lives. Viva la Vida Travel came to life 4 years ago and aspires to help create happier and healthier humans through travel. I plan and book travel that encourages personal growth through thoughtfully planned experiences aimed at creating an overall happier and fulfilled person.


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Part of my vision as a Travel Ambassador is to impart the notion that traveling actually has the ability to help improve peoples lives, not only for the short run but perhaps even for the long haul. Taking a vacation is not the cure all for whatever ails you nor will it whisk away that which you are trying to escape from, but it most certainly will deliver new ideas, perspectives and friendships into your …

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