Michelle González: Argentine-American Travel Creator and Expert

Michelle González is an Argentine-American travel creator and expert who shares travel tips on luxury flights, properties, and experiences. She has gained a following of over 1 million followers on TikTok in just over two years, establishing herself as an expert in travel tips and aspirational travel.

Being part of the Latinx community means representing Latinas in the flight vlogging space, which is primarily dominated by anglo and males. It also means connecting with others in the community, supporting each other, and promoting representation and success in other niches. Michelle regularly serves as a resource to other Latinx creators through programs like TikTok Latinx Creatives and Casa TikTok, providing assistance in analytics and rate negotiations.

The TikTok community has inspired Michelle to be her authentic self. TikTok is her preferred social media platform because it allows her to be unfiltered, real, and authentic. The community also introduces her to new topics and interests that she never knew she would be interested in.

On TikTok, Michelle shares her culture by discussing her experience as a first-generation dual citizen and creating luxury content without the benefit of generational wealth. She also participates in Latinx-focused trends. She is excited to share her upcoming trip to Argentina, where she and her father, the only two family members living in the US, have not been back since before COVID. This trip holds great meaning for her as it may be one of her father's last opportunities to return home. She plans to showcase her family's traditions and where they live in Argentina.

Michelle's dream opportunity is to create and host a TV show where she serves as the world's foremost expert on premium commercial flight products worldwide. Similar to shows like "World's Most Amazing Vacation Rentals" or "Amazing Hotels" on Netflix, she wants to highlight the differences in premium flight products across airlines. Her goal is to attract a global audience of viewers planning special trips, frequent flyers, and those interested in the world's best flights. She also wants to challenge the stereotype that only old, white men occupy premium flight seats and show that minority women belong in those spaces too.

Mexico is Michelle's favorite travel destination because it offers a wide range of experiences, from the ocean to the city and deserts. There are numerous restaurants, museums, bars, cultural activities, and communities to explore. Despite having visited Mexico around 20 times, there are still many places she has yet to discover.

One travel hack Michelle learned on TikTok is using the free sick bag provided on planes. By sliding the bag between the phone case and phone, travelers can attach it to the upright tray table in front of them, allowing them to watch movies hands-free while flying.