Demetha Sanders, Author at TwoBlackTravelers

Wine Tasting in Europe: Why Portugal is the Perfect Dupe for France and Italy

Planning a wine trip to Europe usually brings two destinations to mind: France and Italy. For many wine lovers, wine tasting in Europe is the dream. Maybe you’ve pictured yourself in world’s most famous Tuscan vineyard, glass of Chianti in hand or perhaps wandering through Bordeaux on the grounds of a historic châteaux. Whatever the dream, […]

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Driving Abroad Made Easy: What to Know Before Renting a Car Overseas

Getting Started with International Travel / Demetha Sanders

“The car has a manual transmission. Are you ok with that?” He asked. What he didn’t know was my first car was a manual transmission and I bought that before I knew how to drive one. I smiled confidently and enthusiastically said yes. “And we drive on the left here in South Africa” he added.

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The Insider Guide to Germany’s Hidden Wine Region

Germany / Demetha Sanders

Rolling hills, centuries old castles and charming villages create an unexpected backdrop to one of the most underrated wine regions in Europe….Welcome to the Germany’s wine region. If you’ve never associated Germany with wine, you are not alone. It is certainly not the poster child for wine. France, Italy and Spain have dominated the narrative

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International Destinations Where You Can Travel for Less Than $75 Per Day (No Hostels Required)

Getting Started with International Travel / Demetha Sanders

Imagine watching the sunset over the water sipping a traditional cocktail knowing that you only spent $75 for a day in paradise. Yes it’s possible. You don’t have to spend the equivalent of buying a new car on an international vacation. And you don’t have to sleep in a crowded hostel or sacrifice comfort. Over

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Shoulder Season in Europe: Why This is The Best Time to Travel

Europe / Demetha Sanders

The older I get, the more I HATE crowds. Especially on vacation. I know I am not the only one who deserves the privilege of a great vacation; but man do the crowds irritate me. I am the tourist looking at other tourist and questioning why they are there. Silly right? If you have grand

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How to Stay Safe When Traveling Abroad

Getting Started with International Travel / Demetha Sanders

The trip was a dream trip…until it wasn’t. Getting pickpocketed, breaking a limb, making an accidental turn down the wrong street, it happens! About 20% of vacationers will get sick or suffer injury on vacation. And the number that are victims of theft is definitely higher but a little harder to track. More than ever,

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How To Find The Best Bites (and Drinks) in Brazil

Brazil / Demetha Sanders

Most people travel to places like Rio for the sun and the scene. That was also my plan until I discovered a place that immediately spoke to my heart and reminded me of my ancestral roots. From the outside on the surface, you see the romanticized version of Brazil; skimpy swimwear, the biggest Carnaval on

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How to Decide if TSA PreCheck, CLEAR and Global Entry Are Still Worth it?

General Information / Demetha Sanders

I am quite impatient when it comes to navigating airports. Anything that can get me through the line quicker I use to get me through the line quicker. But it all comes with a cost. A few years ago, a TSA PreCheck memberships was worth its weight in gold. I always felt a sense of

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Destroying Myths About Rio De Janeiro: What You Should Know

Brazil / Demetha Sanders

Forget everything you’ve heard about Rio de Janeiro. Really. Only about half of it is true anyway. I spent years pushing Rio farther and farther down my “must visit” list until a Brazilian friend invited me to join her in Rio for a few days. The caveat, she would be working and would have little

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Booking an International Connection: What You Need to Know

Getting Started with International Travel / Demetha Sanders

Not all airports are created equal. I understand this better than many simply because I have traveled quite a bit. Connections are the worst. When you have a ton of time, the gate is right next door but when you are tight on time, the gate is forever away. This is more challenging than necessary

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