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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I love international travel. The excitement of experiencing a new culture, trying new foods and growing my cultural competence is what drives me to continue to look for ways to take to the sky. With every trip, I do my absolute best to manage within a budget while still arriving comfortably to my destination. Yet
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You’ve finally mustered up the courage to head out of the US and discover the world. But where should you go for your first international trip? With so many things to consider like budget, cultural differences, safety and yes food, it may feel like the options are endless and that can be overwhelming. Before you
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A friend once told me that you should always have a bottle of champagne in your fridge for spontaneous moments of celebration and a valid passport because you never know when the opportunity to travel abroad might land in your inbox. I always have both and so should you. A passport opens you up to
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Amsterdam never was on the top of my must visit cities list when I started traveling. Everything I heard about it just sounded “seedy”. Without any real information, I envisioned a city with sex workers everywhere and people sitting around smoking pot all day. In essence a city of sin. It’s easy to discount a
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I remember my first trip like it was yesterday. I was in my mid 20s when my best friends at work found this incredible flight deal to Barcelona, Spain. I had never considered traveling outside the US. In fact, like many Black Americans, I didn’t even have a passport. But I quickly got my act
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If you’re planning a trip to London and want to experience the city’s pulse, look no further than Shoreditch. Never heard of it? Where have you been? Located in the heart of East London, Shoreditch has transformed from an industrial district into a cultural hub. Shoreditch’s popularity has soared in recent years, attracting artists and
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I’ve found Amsterdam’s culinary scene to be as vibrant as the city itself. There are so many cool neighborhoods like Jordaan and more that have plenty of trendy places to pop in for a treat. Of course locals know all of the best spots to dine in Amsterdam. So for my trip, I consulted with
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There is no doubt that London has one of the most diverse market scenes around. Some have achieved international fame for their wealth of antiques, vintage goods and even gourmet delights. I had a friend who would travel to a particular London Market on a regular basis and come back with the most amazing leather
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So you’re thinking of crossing Hawaii off your travel bucket list but just figured out there are a bunch of islands that make up Hawaii and you are now totally confused on where to go. Not to mention, it’s far and the island names are confusing. Just know that you are not alone. With all
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