I have used UPPAbaby strollers since I became a mom, more than eight years ago. As a first-time mom, keeping my baby safe was my first priority. But as a traveler, being able to navigate through an airport with ease was also very important. I needed something safe, comfortable, and versatile. [Updated January 2023] When it was time to purchase a stroller, I did research…a ton of it! I wanted a stroller made from durable…
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DestinationsNorth AmericaReviewsVirginia
Where to Stay in Orange, VA: Mayhurst Estate Review
by Tykesha77We were invited to stay at Mayhurst Estate during our visit to Orange, Virginia. This is a 19th-century plantation-turned bed and breakfast. Whether I was enjoying breakfast, chatting with the other guests, or hanging out with the estate manager’s children and petting goats, it felt like a home away from home. Looking for an intimate space to call your own in Virginia? Here’s your guide to staying at the Mayhurst in Orange, Virginia. [This post on…
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DestinationsNorth AmericaReviewsVirginia
Spending a Day at The Market at Grelen in Orange VA
by Tykesha77While 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. [This post on how to spend a day at The Market at Grelen in Orange, VA was originally published in August 2021, and…
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DestinationsNorth AmericaReviewsUtah
Tiny House Review: Staying at Zion’s Tiny Oasis in Virgin, UT
by Tykesha77[This Zion’s Tiny Oasis review was originally published in Travel World International Magazine] The global pandemic has left me altered. I once sped through excursions, booking trips within trips with an aim to tick as many items as possible off my bucket list. After two years marked by devastating personal losses, closures, and cancelations, I’m achingly aware of the fragility of life, and how salient time and shared memories are. I have discovered that the…
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Black HistoryDestinationsFloridaNorth AmericaReviews
Historic Hampton House in Miami Review
by Tykesha77A 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 Negroes 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 and cultures of people across the globe. As a…
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Where to Stay in Wilmington, DE: Sheraton Suites Downtown Wilmington Hotel Review
by Tykesha77If where to stay in Delaware means family-friendly amenities, comfy quarters, and being at the center of downtown Wilmington, you’ll find everything you want at the Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown. Scroll down for our complete review! After spending the better parts of a year at home, we decided to have our first family adventure with a road trip to Wilmington, Delaware. We only planned to explore the city for two days and wanted our lodging…