Dream Big! Go hard or go home! That’s what I was yelling in my head as I came up with my travel wish list for 2013. I may be stretching a bit, but why the hell not?? Here’s my list of places I really hope to make it to this year (organized by brand new countries… Read more
Depending on where you are reading this, the calendar has already either rolled over to 2013 or you’re in the process of ushering out 2012. Wherever you are and however you’re celebrating (or not at all), I am wishing you all a wonderful, fun and travel filled 2013!Up Up and Away…For me I have to say… Read more
Its been a BIG travel year and I couldn’t have been more blessed. My normal annual goals for foreign countries visited is 4 but I hit it out of the park this year with 17. What a year! The 5 months I spent on the road were so eye opening filled with new experiences, wonderful reunions… Read more
It’s Christmas Eve and like many people I probably should be taking a day off from the blog. But as I rushed around to all the grocery stores, big box stores and even the nail shop (must have nice nails for the Christmas photos), I realized there are still quite a few folks working on this… Read more
One of the most unique (because unique sounds more positive than bizarre) experiences I had during this past year’s travels came about because I desperately needed a trip to the hair salon. For my readers who are women of color, you know that you can’t just pop into any corner salon and get a quick cut or color… Read more
Just last week I ended up having a conversation about all of my travels that took a sharp turn when the person I was speaking with kindly, but unmistakably, implied that I was using my trips as a form of escape. That eventually it would be best to stop traveling and face issues at home. Um, what?!?This completely… Read more
Anyone else shop for their holiday gifts at the very last minute like I do? Good! This list may be just in time for you procrastinators. 1. Anne Taintor Luggage Tags – A great little stocking stuffer to help luggage stand out from the rest on the airport carousel.Price: $8.99 – $9.99Buy From: Anne Taintor Website2… Read more
The saying that the journey is often more important than the destination could not have been more true than it was today. I am just back from a long weekend (almost too long) in Las Vegas with a great group of friends for a little relaxation, a little partying and a little Capoeira. We stayed up… Read more
Have you ever traveled to a foreign city spent a few hurried days, got back on a plane and headed home only to feel like you never really experienced the city at all? I sure have.Usually its when I travel on a business trip. I spend more time in sterile offices, eating box lunches and looking… Read more
There is something special about finding the perfect souvenir for a friend or family member while you’re traveling the globe. Something that has Aunt Jane or Cousin George’s name written all over it. What is less than special is finding that gift, deciding to spend your limited budget on it, packaging it up, standing in line… Read more