Travel

Planning a Travel Bucket List might seem a bit overwhelming and even macabre. But surprisingly, creating this list has had the opposite effect.  I’ve always had a list of ‘things to do before I die’ in my head.  It wasn’t until COVID that I took the time to write my bucket list out. My initial list included goals for my health, and family, the bulk of my bucket list was all about travel (surprise surprise).…

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…

Experience the best of New York City’s architectural history, culture, and diverse cuisine while staying in a swanky retreat in the heart of the Big Apple. Just a short distance from Manhattan’s bustling Grand Central Station, you’ll find condo-style amenities combined with great customer service at the Club Wyndham Midtown 45 resort. Upon check-in, I was greeted by the resort staff with an apple (for the Big Apple) and a “glass” of sparkling wine from…

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…

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,…

Hundreds of melanated travel enthusiasts converged on the city of Memphis, Tennessee to attend the Second Annual Audacity Fest. The weekend conference was chock-full of panels and workshops centered around my favorite topic…TRAVEL! But the Audacity Fest isn’t your run-of-the-mill travel conference, this event was created by and for travelers of color. The Audacity Fest is an annual travel conference organized by the Nomadness Travel Tribe, a group of more than 20,000 like-minded wanderlusters of…