My mom just passed away. I have, unfortunately, had to say this quite a lot in the last two weeks, but this is the first time I have written it. It sucks to join a club that, while I knew it was inevitable, I didn’t want to have to join so soon. But…life. So here we are. ... Read the Post
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Last updated on: September 26, 2019

How to Plan Before Traveling to a Natural Disaster Area
Harvey. Irma. Jose. Back in 2017, these hurricanes became household names, largely for the havoc they have reaped in the Caribbean. And it seems like every year there are more and more household-name storms that are threatening the Atlantic and other areas. Most travelers know that it is hurricane season in the Caribbean from June until November, but natural disasters have the opportunity to ... Read the Post
Last updated on: March 23, 2019

Black Paris Tour Review
Paris isn't just the "city of light." It has long been known as a haven for Blacks and Black Americans, even back to the World War era. Learning more about the rich history of Paris and its acceptance and fondness of members of the African diaspora was one of the driving reasons that I made sure to take the Black Paris Tour on my trip. And my complimentary tour was definitely one of the highlights ... Read the Post
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5 Reasons You Can’t Help But Fall in Love with Paris
"Paris is always a good idea." ~Audrey Hepburn This may be super cliche, but, seriously, how can you not fall in love with Paris? Before I visited, I had heard the rude people and other negatives about the city. But when I went...magic. It is definitely a city I can see myself visiting again in the future, if for nothing other than its fantastic charm. Here are five reasons you can't help but fall ... Read the Post
Last updated on: December 18, 2018

Lynfred Winery: Chicagoland Winery Gem
When you think wine production in the United States, I am fairly confident that Chicagoland doesn’t come to mind. Because Chicago = pretty darn cold a good portion of the year. Even growing up outside of Chicago and returning there multiple times a year since that time, I have to admit that wine wasn’t the forefront in my thoughts of the area. And I certainly hadn’t heard of Lynfred Winery until ... Read the Post
Last updated on: March 23, 2019

Why I Like to Travel Solo
“The woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has ever been before.” ~Albert Einstein Five years ago, I never thought I would be writing this... an article on why I like to travel solo. I never thought I would be saying that I really, *really* like traveling by myself. Five years ago, I thought the ... Read the Post
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