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
How to Get Around with Small Children in Australia
We recently took our first international family trip to Sydney, Australia! When we arrived, our son was 4 years old and our daughter was 14 months old. But getting around in Australia with two small kids was not the easy undertaking I thought it would be. Since we were only planning to be in Sydney for 5 full days (we had 3 additional days already earmarked for day trips), we wanted to have the ease of renting a car without the hassle of trying to figure out how to drive on the right side of ... View the Post
A Day at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland is a city replete with charm and grit. When I think of this seaport city, I can almost smell frying crab cakes in the air, see visitors walking down the picturesque cobblestone streets of Fells Point, and hear the waves crashing along the Inner Harbor. 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! This Zoo is beloved by locals and tourists alike. The Zoo, which is located in Druid ... 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
