Why I Hit The Pause Button on Life
[title maintitle="" subtitle="Pause. Reconnect. Love. Series - Part 1"] Have you ever felt tired and overwhelmed as if there’s so much to do and no [...]
7 Words Every Traveler Should Know In Any Language
Americans are stereotypically criticized for never trying to speak the local language when traveling. Sadly, I saw this happen often while living in Italy. Some [...]
Amalfi Coast, Italy’s Signature Postcard Views
Outside of Venice, Rome, and Florence, the Amalfi coast is probably one of the most recognizable places in Italy and rightfully so. Known for its [...]
What No One Tells You About Jamaica Travel
According to the State Department statistics, 78 U.S. citizens have been raped in Jamaica between 2011-2018. Yet, we never hear about this side of Jamaica. Instead, [...]
Self-Care is Self-Preservation
[title maintitle="" subtitle="And We Are Dying When It Comes To Self-Care"] If a train is coming straight at you, what would you do? You’d quickly [...]
Mate Masie Curation’s Insider Guide to South Africa
Anya Elder and Kelley Sanford are the dynamic duo behind Mate Masie Curation (pronounced Mah-tay Mah-say), Oakland-based curators offering both traditional and contemporary African designs. As [...]
Book Your Winter Holiday Travel Now, Your Wallet and Sanity Will Thank You
You probably think I'm crazy for already thinking about winter holiday travel. For many, summer just ended and you're enjoying the fall foliage and not [...]
Where to Travel October 2018
As we say goodbye to September and hello to October, I’m always a little sad. September is my birthday month and one of my favorite [...]
Did Congress Just Change Airline Travel As We know It?
While most of you were enjoying a night out or catching up on sleep last weekend, Congress was making some middle of the night back [...]
Heritage Day: South Africa’s Rich Culture Should Not Be Forgotten
I couldn’t let today pass without celebrating South Africa’s Heritage Day. But you’re probably wondering why should you care? In reality, unless you’ve visited South [...]