I recently saw a video of a woman in Jamaica having a fit after she received a cold breakfast at the resort the day after Hurricane Melissa devastated the island. In true privileged form, she berated the staff and insisted that someone prepare a hot meal for the guests who had paid good money to […]
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If you have found yourself daydreaming about setting up a home anywhere outside of the US, you are not alone. The feeling of burnout, frustration and disconnections from life in the US is all too real. This is definitely a reality for Black Americans. Heck, I could name a few groups that are feeling deflated
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My first solo trip was an act of desperation. I’d traveled with friends to varying degrees of success. I traveled with a love interest that turned out to be a nightmare. Ultimately I realized what I needed was time with the one person who could lovingly challenge my choices, lift me up and give me
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It’s that time of year again where it seems every one around you has the sniffles. Getting on a plane with a few hundred strangers for several hours can expose you to all kinds of germs and viruses. Not to mention some destinations have epidemics that make them a risky choice. So what travel vaccinations
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Imagine you finally saved up enough money and vacation time to take your dream trip to Bali. Completely excited to see The Gates of Heaven you take that early morning tour then find yourself standing in line for two hours just to take a selfie. You walk away tired, disappointed, and saying: “Was it worth
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There are few things more terrifying than landing in a new country and having no idea how you are getting from the airport to the place you are staying. The language barrier, the signage all make it really easy for you to make a poor and costly decision. You spent all of this time planning
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I’ll be the first to admit… I am a spoiled traveler. I enjoy upgraded seats on flights, grabbing cocktails in the airport lounge and having breakfast included with my stay. When I learned I could get all of this just by having the right travel reward credit card, I was all in. You’ll be hard
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A few years ago I visited Thailand for the very first time. At one of the stops, we asked the concierge to help us book an unforgettable experience that was truly Thailand. Before we knew it, we were at an Elephant Sanctuary and hopping on the back of an elephant for a guided ride through
Responsible Travel 101: How to Choose Experiences That Give Back…Not Take Away Read More »
When you think of international travel, you might picture visiting iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower in Paris or riding a long-tail boat in Bangkok. Putting yourself in the middle of that memorable photo that will live on social media forever. You might plan to taste some authentic flavors of the country and pick up
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In 2001, I discovered one of the most underrated travel savings secrets out there… shoulder season. It was by pure accident. My friends came across the opportunity to travel to Barcelona, Spain and the price was just within my limited budget. I had never heard of shoulder season and certainly knew nothing about finding good
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