We recently spent a weekend glamping at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Resort-Camp in Williamsport, MD and it was an amazing experience that my family and I won’t soon forget. Initially we decided to cancel all travel plans for the rest of the year due to COVID. But when the folks at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park invited my family to enjoy a staycation not far from home and assured us of all of the steps they were taking to keep guests safe, we decided to check it out. Jellystone Park is a ... View the Post
Thomasville, Georgia: The Taste of Thomasville Food Tour
During a recent visit to Thomasville, Georgia, I was invited to explore the city with the Taste of Thomasville food tour. Although I’d never gone on a food tour prior to this, I couldn’t think of a better way to learn about a destination, than through food. The Taste of Thomasville is a 3-hour food tour covering 1.2 miles of Downtown Thomasville. The food featured on this tour was so phenomenal, that I’ll be scouting out food tours for all of my future destinations. Not only was the food ... View the Post
Thomasville, Georgia: Jack Hadley Black History Museum
I travel to Thomasville, Georgia, frequently to visit my dad who moved to the city a few years ago, after marrying a Thomasville native. In all of my visits, I never took the time to learn and explore the city until recently. I truly believe that history is the key to unlocking the DNA of a town, city, or region. So, I did a little research to create a list of things to do and quickly discovered, to my delight, that Thomasville has its very own Black History Museum (the Jack Hadley Black ... View the Post
Things to do with Kids in Sydney
Australian Bushfires The world has been watching as parts of Australia have been plagued with heartbreaking bushfires. According to Tourism Australia, most destinations remain safe and continue to welcome visitors. All of the international airports in Australia are operating as normal. On their website, the Australian Tourism Board states, The best way to support Australia, Australian communities, and the tourism sector is to keep visiting. If you cannot travel to an affected area due ... View the Post
20 Destinations for Your 2020 Travel List
We made it to 2020, y'all! It's the beginning of a new year, which is my favorite time to dream big and think of all of the places that I’d love to visit if money and paid time off weren’t obstacles. If you need some travel inspiration, here’s a list of 20 Destinations to add to your travel list for 2020. 1. The Islands of the Bahamas Crystal clear water, pink sand beaches, swimming pigs, and Caribbean hospitality are what have made the Bahamas a must-see destination. However, a few ... View the Post
Muru Mittigar: An Aboriginal Cultural Center in Sydney
When we decided to visit Australia, I wanted to incorporate a lesson in Aboriginal culture and history into our itinerary. But it was imperative that the education we received came through the prism of the people themselves. I found a few aboriginal exhibits in museums but I was interested in something a bit more independent...a FUBU (for us, by us) version, if you will. After a bit of research, I stumbled upon this review of the Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Cultural and Education Centre, where ... View the Post
