Yes, you read that correctly! If you’re like me, you’d be surprised to learn that Texas produces really good wine. Sure, many states and places surprisingly produce wine but in Fredericksburg, Texas, the wine is mighty fine. OK, enough with the kitsch. I went to San Antonio for a “girlfriends weekend”, a friend of mine...
Why Croatia! As we are emerging from under the thumb of the pandemic, many are filled with wanderlust, self-included. However, I began to feed my wanderlust in January with an international trip and then another in April; the latter was Croatia. It was primarily for business to vet the destination, sight inspections, and curate a...
Follow These Tips if an Airline Reschedules Your Flight I have business and personal flight reservations for this summer and both itineraries have already had schedule changes. My personal trip is with family who are departing from another city and their flight schedules have changed as well. While the airlines have announced that they will...
“Culture is forever changing and reflecting what’s happening in society and with its people. It can be born from the arts, music, food, and sometimes politics and strife.” Will the rest of the 20’s be the 21st century’s “Roaring Twenties”? “The “Roaring Twenties” refers to the decade of the 1920s in Western society and Western...
Have you checked your passport’s expiration date lately? Well, if you haven’t, it’s a good time to take a peek. I was talking to a friend once about an upcoming trip. My friend mentioned that he was going through the pages of his passport and marveling at the stamps he’d collected over the ten years...
Let’s get the party started with these libations from around the world. We travel with our senses and creating a cocktail from a place you’ve visited can take you back there. Cheers to traveling vicariously through our senses. Hibiscus flowers have a wonderful floral taste and it’s dried leaves can be brewed just like tea...
I felt the need to update my “Travel Etiquette” blog enlight of COVID-19 and a recent article on gym-goers who knowingly had COVID or symptoms and went anyway! It seems that some who are traveling and participating in social events are doing things as they normally would. Even then, or, pre-pandemic these things were irresponsible,...
I just love February. It’s Black History Month, my mom’s birthday, and Valentine’s day; it’s the only month short of 30 days, and it’s sometimes reflective of a leap year. Wow, that’s a lot and significant. The only thing I’m not fond of in February is the cold weather, but more of a reason to...
Black History Month 2021 has posed a few logistical challenges with in-person celebrations with loved ones and physical activities due to COVID-19. Like many other events that have been curtailed, there are many ways in which we can celebrate and honor the month and our history. Virtual Events Throughout the month of February, many museums...
Flights, especially long ones can be taxing on our bodies. Sitting for long periods of time can cause cramping, tired leg syndrome, backaches, and worst-case scenario, blood clots that can be fatal. The first rule of thumb is to stay hydrated with water and electrolytes. Secondly, you can do some stretches before, during, and after...
