When you think of Puerto Rico, what do you see, feel, or hear? Is it the millions of citizens left without power or unable to feed themselves? Or, is it the flooding, damage, and destruction left behind after Hurricane Maria? For founders of ExplorEquity, they felt, heard, and saw an opportunity to connect with the local community and experts to taste, connect and discover Puerto Rico years after the Hurricane Maria …
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June 20, 2019
Update: If you’re planning to travel to China in the few weeks or months, please take caution and review the US Department of State’s travel advisory. It’s better to assess whether taking a trip to China is best right now. Also, review the Center for Disease Control and Prevention alert for an ongoing outbreak of pneumonia in China. Here is some information for you! Aye! I’m happy you’re here! …
June 18, 2019
It’s been over a year since I created this video, and I’m still disgusted. No, no, not for the ancestry part. But, for the spitting. It’s pretty gross. Ahh. And, it took all my power not to gag. That’s not the point of this update, but rather a distraction haha. 16 months and counting since I spit into a tube, sent it off to Ancestry DNA, and received my …
April 30, 2019
What is destroying the world’s most popular destinations? People, I’d say. Komodo Island, a popular destination in Indonesia, has been temporarily closed after “nine men were arrested on suspicion of selling more than 40 Komodo dragons for about $35,000 each” recently reported in the Washington Post. Komodo dragons, which have been around for thousands of years, are now listed as a vulnerable population. Until the Indonesian government sets up proper …
April 16, 2019
Do you know the Nepali people considered as the “Untouchables”? Below, I’ve written a post about a community of discriminated people who don’t get enough praise and recognition. I’ve decided to celebrate Women’s History Month as an opportunity to share with you about their lifestyle, culture, and community. Please learn more about them at Dalit Solidarity. Look out for International Women’s Day celebrated around the world on March 8th. There’s much …
March 5, 2019
As I’m typing this, I’m sitting in Ataturk Airport in Istanbul. I’m on the last leg of my last international trip of the year and I wanted to address a commonly asked question: Do I get tired of traveling so much? While I love experiencing new places, I’ve come to enjoy returning home just as much. I miss my dogs, my mom (who currently lives with me) and my …
December 19, 2018
If you’re a fan of Law and Order: SVU or Lifetime movies, then you will understand the paranoia around solo travel especially for women. Everyone is promoting solo travel (including me), even with the dangers lurking in the streets. This isn’t to send you into a fear frenzy or scare you into oblivion. But, there are serious concerns no matter if you’re me or Wonder Woman. Or, Wander Woman 😉 …
October 23, 2018
I gotta be honest, Girls Trip is the reason why I attended Essence Fest this year. I know, I know. How typical of me and the thousands of others to be inspired by celebrities’ endorsement of a 24-year-old festival (next year the 25th anniversary!). I’m late, but now I have arrived. And, it feels good. This is like your mama’s and grandma’s cookout with all the cousins, uncles, …
July 17, 2018
Let’s get social! Ever worry about traveling during hurricane season? Comment below. The week of my birthday, Hurricane Irma was coming. I’m from Florida. Hurricanes don’t scare me unless the governor announces a mandatory evacuation and MY family actually panics. So I didn’t worry when news reporters encouraged residents and travelers to be careful along the coast of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. I planned a trip to Savannah …
September 11, 2017
Let’s get social! What are some other shows offering some helpful advice or travel knowledge? Comment below.
August 23, 2017
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