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

Chronicles of a Shipwreck in Jamaica

Chronicles of a Shipwreck in Jamaica by Kristi A. Keller

Last week, fellow travel blogger Kristi of Jamaica My Way, released her first book, Chronicles of a Shipwreck in Jamaica. If the book is anything like the blog, it promises to be a great read! I’ve already have my copy and excited to finish it before I embark on a similar journey…such perfect timing! So what is the […]

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How I Make This Travel Thing Work

San Isidro, Buenos Aires, Argentina

This Fourth of July, I found myself at a roof top pool party hosted by one of my favoritest (I know it’s not a real word) people in Los Angeles, Sam. Sitting poolside, devouring a red velvet cupcake, a girl approached me and said she knew me. I’d never seen her before, but thought maybe […]

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How Full is Your Bucket?

I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. ~Maya Angelou On a recent work trip to Ft. Lauderdale, I sat in first class next to a really nice, older gentleman. We chatted about work (we were both in sales […]

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How Does Your Love Bush Grow? (Video)

Love Bush Montego Bay Jamaica

On my way to Club Mobay before my return flight back to LA, I asked my taxi driver, Lawrence, to make a few stops. We headed along top road to the huge Red Stripe sign that overlooks the Hip Strip in Montego Bay. I took in the views and snapped some photos while Lawrence began […]

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Jetsetters Holiday Fiesta, Dec.17th

You guys have heard me talk about the Passport Party Project several times and I will continue to sing the initiative praises. After volunteering at the inaugural LA Passport Party and hearing how excited these girls were to start exploring the world, I’ll forever be a supporter. Fellow travel blogger and Passport Party Project supporter, Brooklyn Travel Addict, has organized an […]

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