Spending a Day at The Market at Grelen in Orange VA While visiting Orange, Virginia, we stopped by The Market at Grelen for lunch. Before visiting, I knew that the Market doubled as a pick your own farm, but I had no idea it has a cute garden shop and trails. The beauty of the place and the sheer number of family-friendly things to do. The Market at Grelen is situated on a sprawling, picturesque…
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Top 7 Best Family Weekend Getaways from Washington, DC As the capital of the United States, Washington, D.C. is a major city with a large population. Even though there is so much to see and do in DC, sometimes it’s nice to get away for the weekend. It’s especially nice to go somewhere outdoorsy to get some fresh air away from the city life. Fortunately, DC is in a central area that makes it easy…
The blooming cherry blossom trees in Washington, DC are the official kick-off to spring in the region. The pink and white petals serve as a welcome to spring in the nation’s capital. Each year, the city hosts the National Cherry Blossom Festival which typically coincides with the trees’ peak bloom. Recently, the National Park Service announced its prediction for peak bloom this year, which is between April 2-5th. The three-week fete, that commemorates when the city…
A few short miles away from Miami’s world-famous South Beach, there’s a little-known historic gem — the Hampton House Motel. Once dubbed, the “first luxury hotel for Negros in the South,” this Negro Motorist Green Book establishment was the epitome of Black excellence in Miami, Florida in the 1960s. I’ve traveled the world on a quest to learn as much as I can about the histories of Black and Brown people across the globe. As…
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…
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…
