This post was sponsored by the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, but all content and opinions are my own. Baltimore, Maryland is a city replete with charm and grit. When I think of this seaport city, images of crab cakes, cobbled streets, and the Inner Harbor come to mind. Baltimore can boast of a very long list of top-rated, must-see attractions…one of my top kid-friendly activities is the Maryland Zoo! It is beloved by locals and tourists alike. The Zoo, which is located in Druid Hill Park, ... View the Post
Common Myths about Travel to Antarctica
Antarctica with its cascading mountains and majestic landscapes is the most pristine and untouched place on the planet. Understandably, there’s an abundance of mystery surrounding it. When I first announced my plans to travel to Antarctica, most of the questions I was asked were laden with misconceptions. To be honest, I too had some misgivings about the journey. Here are the most common myths I encountered about travel to Antarctica. 1. You’ll be the Only Black Person on a Cruise to ... View the Post
25 Photos That Will Inspire You to Visit Antarctica
I went to Antarctica y’all!!! Antarctica -the white continent, land of ice, home to the South Pole, and my 7th and last continent. I visited earlier this year on an 11-day cruise with Quark Expeditions. Even though I’ve had months to process the trip it was such a fantastic journey that ironically I – a travel journalist and woman of many words – have struggled to find the right words to adequately describe it. Antarctica is so much more than a travel destination. It wasn’t anything like ... View the Post
Things to do during a Layover in Ushuaia, Argentina
The itinerary for my bucket-list adventure to Antarctica included two layovers in Ushuaia, Argentina (before and after). Ushuaia (pronounced Oo-swi-yah) is the capital of the Tierra del Fuego (Land of Fire), Province. The city, nestled between the Martial mountain range and Beagle Channel, is located on the southern tip of South America. Dubbed, the “World’s Southernmost City” and “El Fin del Mundo” (the “End of the World”), Ushuaia is the closest city to Antarctica. For most ... View the Post
The Ultimate Packing List for Antarctica
Disclosure: MommaWanderlust.com is a part of affiliate marketing programs. If you click links on my site & make a purchase, I may make a (very) small commission from this. There is no extra cost to you. These funds help pay for the website’s domain and site maintenance. I only post about products & services that I use and would recommend to a close a friend! I recently returned from an awe-inspiring and life-altering trip to Antarctica. The hardest part about preparing for the ... View the Post
Our 2019 Travel Bucket List
It's hard to believe that it's already 2019. Last year was a huge success and a bit of a whirlwind for my family and I. After many years of dreaming about writing about my travels, we started Momma Wanderlust. My family and I went on a few adventures that included, Orlando and Miami, Florida, Williamsburg, Virginia and San Diego, California. I was even able to touch down on my 6th continent when we visited Sydney and Adelaide, Australia this past summer. We are really excited to see what ... View the Post
