North America

Need some ideas for your family’s spring break in 2021?  When planning a family vacation, you typically don’t have to work around a global pandemic. With travel restrictions still in place all over the world, domestic travel is more appealing than ever. Luckily, the United States is bursting with incredible destinations for the whole family to explore. From picturesque beaches to national parks, there’s beauty to be seen and fun to be had all over…

I’ve partnered with the Tempe Tourism Office to share a quick guide of family-friendly things to do in Tempe, Arizona. Tempe, Arizona is a bustling college city (home of Arizona State University), located just outside of Phoenix.  This southwestern American city offers a bevy of options for traveling families: from outdoor adventures and natural wonders to attractions of historical and cultural significance to the local Native American people. Here’s a quick list of fun things…

UNPOPULAR OPINION:  I like Elvis Presley. While I am not ashamed of this fact, I do understand that Elvis is a very polarizing character in the Black community. Long before I knew about culture vultures and racial appropriation, I discovered Elvis, the actor. As a latchkey kid, I watched a LOT of television and I loved musicals. At some point, I stumbled upon a campy “Beach Party”-isk movie starring Elvis and I was hooked. I…

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…

Located in the Red Hills Region, in southwest Georgia, Thomasville is a vacation destination for many travelers.  With its historic Victorian homes, small-town charm, and long history as a top travel destination at the turn of the 20th century, its no wonder that Thomasville is a great travel destination. Whether you’re visiting to enjoy the amazing food, learn a bit about Black History in the area, or you want to enjoy the feeling of stepping…

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…