Momma Wanderlust - Curating Cultural Travels for Families

[This article was originally published in British Airways High Life Magazine] Before marriage and children, my life was dedicated to travel and work. I worked for the sole purpose of financing my wanderlust. However, my love of travel is rooted in my fervent desire to learn. With the fragments of new languages and cultures realized, I became a better and deeper version of myself. For me, travel is life squared (life²). I traveled a few …

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 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 …

I travel to Thomasville, Georgia, frequently to visit my dad, who moved to the city a few years ago, after marrying a Thomasville native. In all of my visits, I never took the time to learn and explore the city until recently. I truly believe that history is the key to unlocking the DNA of a town, city, or region.  So, I did a little research to create a list of things to do and …

There is a sizable selection of Black history documentaries available on streaming sites like Amazon and Netflix. As a student of Black Studies and journalism, the documentary genre lives at the intersection of my two greatest loves, Black History and storytelling. In short, Black history documentaries are my love language. I’ve expressed my love of learning about Black History by visiting museums at home and while we’re traveling.  But museums aren’t the only medium filled …

If 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 …

   If you love the outdoors, then get ready to step into paradise. Located near iconic tourist destinations like Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park, Kanab, Utah is the ideal home base to kick off your next family adventure. Featuring a plethora of breathtaking canyons, sand dunes, and caves, this town is filled with fun for the entire family. There are so many fun things to do in Kanab, Utah for families that it’s hard …