• Travel Tips

    3 Mistakes I Made While Traveling- That I Want You To Avoid

    3 Mistakes I Made While Traveling – That I Want You To Avoid  1. Not packing an extra bag Have you ever been on a trip or vacation and enjoyed shopping but wondered how is this going to fit in my already packed suitcase? SOLUTION: Bring along a medium to large tote that folds up and is expandable 2. Not realizing your photo ID was about to expire I almost was denied boarding to my flight to New York. My drivers license was going to expire while I was on the trip. The gate agent gave me grace and allowed me to travel but with a stern warning that I…

  • Spotlight,  Travel Tips

    Cruise, All Inclusive, Land Vacation – Know The Difference!

      I want you to close you eyes. Imagine hearing the sound of the ocean. You are on the deck of a luxurious cruise ship and it’s just pulling away from the shore. On land at the pier,  people are lined up waving. Stress is beginning to leave your body. Finally you can relax in anticipation of a fun vacation. Open your eyes. No worries about work or getting the children to basketball or cheer-leading because they are here. Along with your parents, cousins, aunts, uncle and close friends. Why even grandma came in her wheelchair. Traveling with your family and friends can be great fun and adventurous too. What’s…

  • Spotlight,  Travel Tips,  Uncategorized

    Black Paris Tours and Beyond

          Spotlight on Julia Browne Black Paris travel expert Julia Browne founded Walking The Spirit Tours in 1994 and pioneered the genre of Black heritage tourism in Paris. Do you just have to experience Paris & Beyond but feel overwhelmed by too many choices? In addition to the traditional sites, does it excite you to take  Black Paris tours and connect to the rich Black heritage in France and across Europe? Are you adventurous and curious but have no time to research how to experience the best a Paris vacation or of France and Europe’s many world heritage sites and priceless experiences? If your answer is yes, this…

  • Travel Tips,  Vacation Activities

    The Love and Passion of Italy

    Last year,  I was blessed with the opportunity to travel to Italy for business. It was a taste of Italy which was just not enough, I am ready to return and discover so much more.  I had the pleasure of interviewing Laura Massoni on Blab recently. Laura shared “Things You Should Know When Traveling to Italy.”  She shared some essential tips to prepare you for your next trip.     Highlights from my Italy experience: This not a winery, guess what is grown here? Have you ever wondered how Parmesan Cheese was made? I have a new found respect for this food and the many ways it is used to…

  • My Story

    Lessons Learned After Being Hacked

    Lessons Learned After Being Hacked This day started a lot like every weekday for me. Waking up slowing moving and beginning a new day. A goal for each day for me is to have a quiet time. It consists of reading the Bible, prayer and beginning my day with thanks. I am not always successful but it is my goal. Time to get to work fulfilling travel dreams and adventures. After entering my office and getting a few things done, an email from a friend mentioning an issue with my blog. It stood out. What’s going on? I thought. Ohh noo something is very wrong. My blog was hacked as…