Journalist and nurse Ruth Carol Taylor became the first African American airline flight attendant in the United States when she joined Mohawk Airlines in 1958.However it was Patricia Banks who paved the way. After graduating from Grace Downs Air Career School in 1956 pursued a career as a flight attendant and was repeatedly denied employment...
Author: Ja'Vonne (Ja'Vonne )
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February 12, 2015May 17, 2021 BEING SOCIAL ON YOUR TRIP
by Ja'Vonne
Being social on a trip can be an added experience and if you’re a solo travel can be an added companion. Now, to some it may seem daunting to meet strangers especially in a foreign place, but it does have to. Just like anything else there’s an art to being social. First, where can you...
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January 19, 2015May 17, 2021 BECOME THE CELEBRITY ON YOUR TRIP
by Ja'Vonne
You may not have the bank account or the status of a celebrity, but you can vacation like one. If you want to make your next trip celebrity worthy do the following things. Go ahead it’s fun! Pick a destination that celebrities visit.You can stay in a modest hotel but hang out at the celebrity’s...
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January 15, 2015May 17, 2021 HOW TO ACHIEVE EXPERIENTIAL TRAVEL
by Ja'Vonne
My wish for you this year is to turn your trips into fabulous experiences and unforgettable moments. Create an experience beyond your itinerary. Do the things that will turn you into a story teller. By this I mean; Get up close and personal with the destination. Embrace and learn the culture. That could be anything...
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December 31, 2014May 17, 2021 HOW TO KEEP THAT NEW YEAR RESOLUTION TO TRAVEL
by Ja'Vonne
It’s that time again, time for a resolution and one resolution at the top of a lot of lists is to travel more. How many times have you put travel on your list only to fail to make it happen?Here are some ways to keep that travel resolution. Be specific. Rather than just saying I...
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November 7, 2014May 17, 2021 Four Over The Counter and Household Product for Your Travels
by Ja'Vonne
Packing a medicine bag is essential to your travels. Finding some things in a time of need and especially in a foreign country can be difficult. There are four over the counter and household products I like that can aid in a medical situation. First, yellow mustard can be used to alleviate cramps. Mustard has...
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September 19, 2014May 17, 2021 OUR PONY EXPRESS NEVADA ITINERARY
by Ja'Vonne
On The Road Again! FERNLEY: This is where we began our adventure. Because of it’s close proximity to Reno, Fernely thrives today. It’s also the gateway to the Pyramid Lake Paiute Indian Territory and Pyramid Lake. What to do: Drive west to Pyramid Lake. Pyramid lake is absolutely beautiful and serene. The blue green color...
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September 15, 2014May 17, 2021 THE PONY EXPRESS NEVADA
by Ja'Vonne
Sometimes you have to pay a visit to the road. A long stretch of pavement, be it highway or byway, that beckons for visitors from near and far. Wheels to the pavement mapping a course, retracing history, embracing the solitude, taking in the surroundings and meeting the locals at unassuming sometimes planned and other times...
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June 26, 2014May 17, 2021 PLANNING YOUR OWN CULINARY TOUR
by Ja'Vonne
Of course, you can join or sign on to a scheduled or organized food tour and they are great. However if you want to design your own or if you have specific interests here are some tips on designing and planning your own culinary tour. HAVE A PLAN First have a plan on your specific...
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June 23, 2014May 17, 2021 Our Culinary City Picks
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Bonnie and I are foodies and we love to eat our way through a destination! We find that food is a huge part of a culture and it’s a great way to discover a country, city and it’s people. We also find that it’s one topic people love to talk about especially when you ask...