Travel Tips

Texas Wine
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August 6, 2021September 16, 2021

Texas Wine

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 Is The Hottest Spot In Europe
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July 19, 2021July 19, 2021

Why Croatia Is The Hottest Spot In Europe

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...

Know Your Flyers Rights!
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April 29, 2021August 6, 2021

Know Your Flyers Rights!

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...

Will the rest of the 20’s be YOLO years?
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April 23, 2021May 17, 2021

Will the rest of the 20’s be YOLO years?

“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...

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April 16, 2021June 16, 2022

Don’t Wait To Renew Your Passport

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...

Libations From Around the World
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March 5, 2021May 17, 2021

Libations From Around the World

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...

Travel Etiquette Updated: COVID Edition
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February 26, 2021May 17, 2021

Travel Etiquette Updated: COVID Edition

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,...

Black Love All-Around
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February 12, 2021May 17, 2021

Black Love All-Around

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...

Celebrating Black History Month 2021
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February 12, 2021May 17, 2021

Celebrating Black History Month 2021

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...

Stretches Before, During & After A Long Flight
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February 5, 2021May 17, 2021

Stretches Before, During & After A Long Flight

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...