Bernell King

I am passionate about traveling like a local with locals. My life and relationships have been deeply enriched by over 24 years of experience in international business, coaching, consulting and training of expatriates, executives, families and children from around the world.

Aerial view of a Rosario Islands, Cartagena private beach club

A Practical Guide to Choosing Your Pasadia Beach Day Pass or Hotel in Rosario Islands, Baru, or Tierra Bomba, Cartagena

The charm of Cartagena goes far beyond the postcard-perfect historic walled city that surrounds it to discover the beauty of its tropical  islands just a short speed boat ride off the coast.   The best of  Colombia’s Caribbean coast is Rosario Islands.  There are private island resorts and public beaches for every style of play …

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Free Live Webinar Series: Behind the Scenes Travel: How to Travel Like a Local with Locals and Get Insider Travel Tips

Join this free live online event with Bernell King, travel coach and concierge who has traveled to over 15 countries and 200 cities on cultural immersion trips from two weeks to three months living in the local culture. Learn how to travel like a local with locals and not like a tourist! Get insider travel tips and hacks, learn cultural insights and hear some bizarre travel stories, and lessons learned!

Universal Tried & True Travel Tips

Just as we pack our suitcases with appropriate and necessary items for our trips, let’s bring a good attitude, patience and a great presence for your travel companions, your local hosts and yourself. The goals of travel are to enjoy, rest, relax, refresh and rejuvenate.

Bernell’s Immersive Journey to World Awaits Cultural Tours [Part I]

“When I asked for all things, that I may enjoy life, I was given life that I may enjoy all things.” Even while I was raised in a struggling middle class, single-mother-headed household, mommy always provided and more amazing was that she took us on road trips. I became very intrigued with travel that my responses were usually wow, why, and what.