How does it feel to be Black in Baku? The experience was unlike anywhere else I’ve traveled thus far. Every Black traveler who has more than a smattering of stamps in their passport has a story of being Black and abroad. Sometimes you receive special treatment just for the color of your skin. But be equally… Read more
Some cities do not require much of an introduction. Even if you’ve never traveled to Paris or London, you still have an impression of the layout and the vibe of a city. That is not so much the case with Baku, Azerbaijan. When I told friends and family of my plans to visit Azerbaijan, I could… Read more
I know you’re excited about that trip to Paris, Shanghai, Cartagena or Cape Town, but before you go, have you taken care of all the things you need to do before you board the plane? Those travel tips that only take a few minutes to do but can save you a ton of stress once you’re… Read more
If you read this blog regularly, you no doubt have seen mention of my desire to “escape the cubicle”. Getting out of the office either through telecommuting or entrepreneurship (or discovering that trust fund that you KNOW your mother is hiding from you) figures regularly in my posts. I love hearing stories about people who have… Read more
On my most recent visit to Singapore, a stay at the Amoy Hotel was not in my plans. In fact I had never even heard of this Amoy Hotel. I only had eyes (and a reservation confirmation) for the famous Marina Bay Sands hotel. I had been seduced by photos of the grand and unique looking… Read more
