The holidays are approaching and finding the perfect gift can be a struggle. If you have someone in your life that loves to travel, but have no idea what to get them look no further. I've compiled a list below of the top 3 items for every type of traveler. Enjoy! Techie Traveler This traveler doesn't … Continue reading 2016 Gift Guide for Travel Lovers
Thinking About Retiring Abroad? Consider Barbados
Last week the "Gem of the Caribbean", Barbados, celebrated 50 years of independence from England. In case you didn't know, I am the daughter of two proud Barbadians. Summers during my childhood were full of memories of trips back to St. Lucy, Barbados to visit my paternal grandparents. It was during these summers that I … Continue reading Thinking About Retiring Abroad? Consider Barbados
5 to Survive: Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is a great place to visit whether you're a new traveler or a seasoned one looking for an affordable destination. If you are flying out from the east coast, it is easy to find a flight deal to the island. Some bonuses are that US citizens don't need a passport to visit, USD are used as … Continue reading 5 to Survive: Puerto Rico
All·That·is·Kim: Blogger, Engineer, Extraordinaire
Part lifestyle and tech blogger, part engineer, fully Kimberly. If you haven't heard of All That is Kim allow me to to introduce you. Kim currently resides in San Francisco, one of the US's quickly developing tech and startup hubs. She moved there after graduating from the University of Florida with a B.S. degree in Industrial … Continue reading All·That·is·Kim: Blogger, Engineer, Extraordinaire
All You Need to Know About the Yacht Week – Croatia: Part I
Picture you and up to 8 of your closest friends sailing aboard a yacht in the Adriatic Sea. The sun soaking into your skin as you lounge on the deck sipping mimosas while your skipper steers your boat to various exotic marinas. Does this sound like your dream vacation? Would you be shocked to learn that this … Continue reading All You Need to Know About the Yacht Week – Croatia: Part I
Dear Americans, Please Stop Expecting Everyone to Speak English When You Travel
Dear Americans, Please stop demanding that U.S. citizens learn English, but refusing to learn another language yourselves. By no means do I expect the average traveler to become fluent in another language before a trip. However, at the very least learn some basic words. Please, thank you, yes, no, and excuse me to start. Cuba is … Continue reading Dear Americans, Please Stop Expecting Everyone to Speak English When You Travel
The Fashionista’s Guide to Getting a Bargain Abroad
I've managed to save over $500 on designer purses and shoes in the past year. You may be wondering how. The answer is simple. I've waited to buy luxury goods until I visit their country of origin. Buying European luxury goods in the country in which they're manufactured is drastically cheaper than buying them in … Continue reading The Fashionista’s Guide to Getting a Bargain Abroad
10 Budget Travel Commandments
Want to learn how to travel on a budget? Be sure to follow these 10 tips.
5 Travel Bloggers of Color to Follow Now
Just in case you haven't noticed, I'm Black (*cue gasps*). Being a woman of color impacts every aspect of my life and especially travel. It is fascinating experiencing varying treatments in the countries I travel to simply because of the color of my skin and my gender. Whether that means being mistaken for a prostitute in … Continue reading 5 Travel Bloggers of Color to Follow Now
Chilladelphia: Made in America 2016
Labor Day weekend is an expensive time to travel from the States. I had fully intended to visit Denver during the holiday weekend, however flights were averaging $450 from NYC airports. One of the most important keys to travelling on a budget is flexibility. Upon realizing that flights to Denver were out of my budget, … Continue reading Chilladelphia: Made in America 2016