Our new year has dawned and we are greeting 2017 with open arms. Let’s face it, 2016 was a tough year. To say it was a year of seismic shifts in our political and social fabric is an understatement. A surprise Brexit vote was only the beginning that saw the year come to a close […]
It’s easy to become jaded by NYC. As magnificent a city as it is NYC has the ever present capacity to wear you down. It’s also a place where if you spend enough time you believe you have it all covered. You know the best places, you have seen the best sites and the city […]
Barbados is obviously renowned for its beautiful beaches and luscious natural scenery. It is less known for its culinary culture. Upon my recent visit I found this surprising given the abundant supplies of seafood and natural fruits and vegetables. It is difficult to go anywhere on the island and not be greeted by countless choices […]
I count myself among one of the luckiest people I know, in that, I have the incredible opportunity to travel to beautiful places as part of my job. My travels have been taken me around the world and yet I treat each one as a unique experience. In your role as a travel journalist, it […]
I wrote this post specifically to address the needs and issues of female travelers who are alone. Traveling with a friend or group is a particular type of experience but when you’re traveling solo you have to take into account other factors. Your digital choices can become as important as your other packing decisions. Whether […]
My most recent post was a running diary of my time in the Guadeloupe Islands. This time around I want to dig into the more practical details that will help you organize your trip to this beautiful archipelago. This is going to be your one stop shop for all things Guadeloupe. HOW TO GET THERE: […]
Situated in the Caribbean Sea and part of the Lesser Antilles, Guadeloupe is the French archipelago formed by two main butterfly-shaped islands, Basse Terre and Grande Terre, which are narrowly separated but connected by a bridge, and three smaller islands: Marie Galante, La Desirade and Les Saintes. When I found out I was traveling to […]
Welcome to our new series: Traveling While Female. Every month we will interview a woman that embodies both a creative and entrepreneurial spirit. We will explore what inspires them when on the road and learn about their travel routine. Our latest guest is Hope Boykin, dancer/choreographer and company member of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater […]
Recently a post on Facebook defending the right of women to travel alone went viral and fueled the hashtag #ViajoSola (I travel alone). The open letter, written in first person by Paraguayan student Guadalupe Acosta was intended to speak on behalf of two Argentine backpackers who were killed during a visit to Ecuador by two […]
Today is International Women’s Day and I want to give a shout out and salute to all my fellow women around the world kicking ass and taking names. Women have come a long way but still face many challenges. Nonetheless, it is great to have a day that recognizes our many contributions in all facets […]