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2023 Amazon Prime Day Travel Essential Deals

Fellow Amazon Prime Members, Amazon Prime Day is storming in on July 11th – 12th and ready to sweep us off our feet with epic deals and discounts! Let’s give a round of applause to the teams over at NBC News and BuzzFeed for hooking us up with top rated accessories. Planning your next adventure? Well, get ready to splurge because I, for one, am definitely...

How to get locked up abroad

There are some bizarre if not crazy laws around the world. Let me caveat this with first stating, I use the term “crazy” loosely and only relative to the laws and freedoms I have in the US as an American citizen. Don’t get my wrong, there are a number of aspects of the U.S. that do not sign with the term life and liberty for all. This is especially true as an African...

What if cruise lines were people?

Cruises are a great and often cost effective way to spend time with friends and family. It doesn’t hurt to have everything you need to be entertained aboard as well. However each cruise line has its own personality; let’s put a face to it.  Carnival -loves kids, but loves the pool bar just as much -meet him at the buffet (que the pizza station) -aspires to be on...

Care Free in Chiang Mai

“Chiang Mai was not a place originally on my bucket list, but it was surprisingly one of the BEST locations I could have traveled to.” 🇹🇭 Trip Report Card Accommodations: B+ People & Culture: A Experiences & Excursions: A+ Cost & Affordability: B+ Trip Highlights Solo travel friendly Accommodating culture and lux hotel Animal Interactions The New Year’s...

My experience in Dubai

“Would I go back to Dubai? No. Not without a man or security detail.” Trip Report Card Accommodations: C People & Culture: D+ Experiences & Excursions: A+ Cost & Affordability: C Trip Highlights The Dinner in the Sky Experience I held a dolphin Experiencing the longest urban zip line I had a travel buddy! Trip Breakdown Going through security in the Dubai...

My solo travel journey

“A life well lived is a life well traveled.” How it all started A life well lived is a life well traveled – at least that’s my motto. The fire was sparked when my dad embarked on our 10th family cruise when I was just a sprightly 18-year-old. That was the catalyst – I wanted more adventurous escapades. The desire to do more than just hop...

If You consider a helicopter tour in Maui

Maui helicopter tours are a great way to see the island from a different perspective and have a fun adventure. If you have never been on a helicopter before, this is a great place to do it. You will see all the beauty that Maui has to offer and can have a great time for the entire family. Tours are not too expensive and last from forty-five minutes to over an hour...

Why I loved my resort in St. Lucia

If there was such thing as the perfect postcard picture, the view from my room at Ladera would be it. Vibe Check: Pamper yourself like a boss Escape with your sweetheart on a lovey-dovey adventure Unwind and kick back Stunning scenery Trip Report Card Accommodations: A+ People & Culture: A Experiences & Excursions: A+ Cost & Affordability: C Trip...

Best “Team Time” Locations in London

When I decided to make a quick trip to London, one if the experiences I had to have was afternoon tea! Here are some of the best tea locations near Paddington Station in London where I stayed: Patisserie Valerie Located just a short walk from Paddington Station, Patisserie Valerie offers a delightful selection of afternoon tea options, including finger sandwiches...

Three ways to get travel discounts in Canada

What if a storm hits Hilton Head Island before you get ready to go on vacation? The answer is simple… stay home! But before you unpack, just check to make sure whether the Island has been affected. We have had many tropical storm warnings over the years, but unlike Florida, we’ve been extremely fortunate. In our opinion, the best offense is defense. We recommend...