Travel Tips

  • 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…

  • Travel Tips

    How to Pack Your Carry On

    Have you ever arrived at the airport ticket counter and been told ” Your luggage is over weight?” This has happened to me on several occasions. I am a recovering over-packer. How about you? A popular video on my Pinterest page is http://pinterest.com/travelwitheva  is How to Pack a Carry-On like a Boss by Travel Noire Learn how to pack a carry-on like a pro with this unique bundling method.   Need more help? Need more ideas?  Here are 5 Packing Tips and Tricks to consider with a different philosophy: This was a practice video in preparation for my first ever Google Hangout. My hubby was in the kitchen on the…