• Travel Stories

    Cape EVERYTHING

    The year I lived in Cape Town was undeniably one of the most transformative years of my life. One of the main cities in the Republic of South Africa, this place known as the Mother City, quickly replaced San Diego, CA as my favorite place I’d ever lived. My team was working with different student leaders at the area’s universities and technical schools and so I was able to get to know the city fairly well as we traveled from area to area. From the vineyards to the mountains to the beaches, I easily found Cape Town to be the most beautiful place in the world. Adding the incredible people…

  • Travel Accesories,  Your Health

    Have you considered using a scarf as a mask?

    How to Use a Scarf as Face Mask Did you forget your mask and you are thinking, I wish I had it?  Below is an option for you to consider. This article is shared from Lisa at CleverTravelCompanion.com “Numerous outlets report that in lack of medical face masks, using a scarf to cover your mouth and nose when in public is a good way to 1) keep others safe from any droplets emitted when you sneeze and breathe and 2) protect your face and nose from ingesting other people’s droplets. However, please note – wearing a scarf is useless if you wear and use it incorrectly. If you touch the…

  • Travel Stories

    I Did It For The Culture, But Found Treasure Instead

    Part One of a Two Part Series Guest Post by Elizabeth Mitchell. Anyone who knows me can tell you travel is at the center of my heart. Experiencing new cultures, foods, atmospheres..it takes you to a different place. Like, the time I went to the Caribbean. I came back excited, rejuvenated, and ready to take on the world. Everything had me acting like a new person. From the food to the music to the people.. It was a whole vibe. So, it was no surprise when I got the opportunity to go to Ghana, West Africa last summer..I jumped straight on the chance. I made sure I had everything together…

  • Spotlight,  Travel Stories

    I Did It Scared in Malaysia and Life Will Never be the Same

    In Puerto Rico it was zip lining and rappelling through a rain forest. In Paris, it was experiencing the marks that African American artists and entertainers had left on the city during the Walking Spirit Black Paris Tour. Oh, and let’s not forget about the escargot! In London, it was dining on afternoon tea in Harrod’s then dashing off to West End to see a play. In Tuscany, it was a beautiful bike ride through the country side and around the vineyards. I’m an experience junkie who craves new experiences, and travel is my way of satisfying that need to see the world around me differently and with new eyes.…

  • Travel Tips

    What Not to Wear: On Your Next Flight

    This is the TSA Edition When it comes to passing security, clothing can slow you down. Some accessories sound alarms; others merely look suspicious. To ensure smooth travels through Transportation Security Administration airport screening lanes, consider nixing these from your travel outfit. Loose Dresses, Skirts and Shirts This includes maxi dresses and skirts. They’re dang comfortable and look pretty classy, but … What are you hiding under there? Bulky Pullovers Jackets and bulky pullovers are one and the same to TSA agents. You’ll either have to remove them, or be patted down. Bobby Pins A few bobby pins tucking your hair in place is OK, but too many could set…