It’s the holiday season. This year, I accepted an invitation to join a friend at the inaugural LA Christmas Market. My mind quickly flashed back to my time in Europe visiting the holiday markets in Germany and France. All the scents of roasting chestnuts surrounded me and I started to crave Glühwein (hot spiced wine […]
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Traveling with friends can be one of the most rewarding ways to experience a new culture. Specifically when the group has shared heritages that a trip abroad can help them to understand better. We like to think that because our friends have dined and/or partied together, a group trip should be a breeze. Not! Different
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It seems that everything is more expensive these days. Airlines have found a way to charge you for everything, hotels are putting the squeeze on you with extras (I’m eyeing you resort fees), and let’s not get started with eating out. Making the most of my hard earned dollars is certainly at the top of
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Packing for any trip can be challenging. Uncertainty about the weather, cultural norms for dining out and just wanting to be ‘fly’ all make us look at our wardrobes a little differently. Add the dynamic of traveling to a new country and perhaps leaving the country for the first time and you’ve got a perfect
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Tanzania sits on the top of most bucket list destinations for people looking for visit to Africa. This iconic destination on the Serengeti makes it the ideal place for those wanting an up close view of The Great Migration. Visiting Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park is one of the best places in the world to view
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When I travel, I look for a little bit of adventure mixed in with some relaxation. As more and more Black travelers take to the skies, we are seeing more social media feeds with travelers doing things we used to say “Black People don’t do that”. You’ve probably seen it in my feed as well.
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If you are near water and have a west facing view, you are almost guaranteed a great sunset. It’s hard to think of a better way to wind down after a long day of touring than catching the sun as it dips below the horizon. While there are many places to experience it, nothing beats
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You’ve heard a lot of perspectives on the best payment strategy when traveling internationally and now you are totally confused. All of your planning for the trip is done and you are almost ready to embark on your first international journey. Before you pack up your best travel gear and head to the airport, there
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Victoria Canada is one of those cities that is often overlooked unless you happen to be on a cruise ship that makes a stop on the way to or from Alaska. Most passengers will be hustling off the ship to head to pre-booked excursions. But this city is so charming and you shouldn’t waste a
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No matter where you go in the world and no matter how amazing the trip, there will always be a point in the trip where you will encounter a tourist scam artist. From the nice person offering to take your photo to the friendship bracelet that is a “gift”, there are far too many to
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