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Travel stories and other travel related posts and discussion from an African American/Black solo female traveler.

4th Annual Seniors Christmas Dinner

This year marks my second Christmas in Jamaica. Last year I spent the holiday weekend at Hellshire beach and at a friend’s house stuffing my face. But this year, things are going to be a little different. For the 4th year in a row, Chef Brian Lumley and his sister Stephanie, will be hosing the Annual […]

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Saint International Presents: Color Me High Fashion 2012

Last night, Saint International, one of the top Caribbean modeling agencies, hosted a celebration of another successful year in fashion at Devonshire (Devon House, Kingston, Jamaica). This year, 12 Jamaican models strutted their stuff on the world’s most prestigious catwalks and stand out Shena Moulton landed the September 2012 cover of Elle Italia. Models and […]

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I Want to Go with Oh to Barcelona

Go with Oh: Barcelona do over!

I need a Barcelona do over!! Let me explain… After 7 days exploring (aka climbing the 7 hills of ) Lisbon, I made my way to Spain for a week in Barcelona before heading back to the US. Sounds like an awesome trip, right? Well it was until around day 2 in Spain when I got […]

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International WiFi with XCom Global

XCom Global International WiFi Mifi Device

As a somewhat tech obsessed traveler, one of my biggest concerns when taking short trips abroad is the ability to stay connected.  And not just for e-mail and social media updates either. I manage most of my life via my smart phone, especially when I travel. So things like confirmation numbers, addresses, directions, maps are […]

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Jamaica in London (Part 2)

Jamaica in London: Caribbean Scene Royale

I’ve officially made it back “home” to Jamaica and excited to bring to you part 2 of Jamaica in London. If you missed part 1, please go back and check it out! Here’s more of Jamaica in London, Part 2 Bob Marley I have to admit this was probably one of the places I was […]

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