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I was wandering around a very popular international destination recently. I had been there before so didn’t exactly feel like a tourist which opened my eyes to how ‘vanilla’ this place had actually become. The things you would expect to struggle with when you travel halfway around the world, seemed to have magically disappeared. Every […]

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

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

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

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

Before you get on the plane to head to a new country, you are certain to get request from everyone you know to bring them something back. People yearn to live vicariously through your adventures. So you go on a search for that iconic souvenir that reminds you of your trip and says “you were

Calling all foodies and anyone who needs yet another reason to travel. I’m breaking down my top international foodie destinations and giving you insight on what you should enjoy when you travel there. Traveling and dining out go hand and hand. Since you have to dine out while abroad why not eat the foods that

The world has gone mad. Everywhere you turn there is one more thing to send you over the edge. Today more than ever we need to practice self care. Most of us look forward to the weekends as a time to disconnect and recharge. If you’ve been feeling like the weekend breaks are just not

Planning an international trip can be exciting but managing the costs might seem daunting. We all want to live the lifestyles of the rich and famous. But let’s be honest, dropping $15k on a flight is likely not in the cards for most of us. Not if we want to have money left over for