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

The Road Not Taken

“Congratulations, grad!” “Ms. MBA, we’re so proud of you!” “Class of 2011: We did it!” In my typical pre-flight procrastination routine, I sat in front of my computer hypnotized by my Facebook newsfeed. My half packed suitcase lay open in the middle of the floor, begging me to finish and head out the door. Instead […]

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Epiphanie Camera Bags for Women

Christmas will come my way a little earlier this year with the arrival of my grey “Clover” Epiphanie laptop and camera bag next week! Thank you freelance income! After the death of yet another point and shoot, I broke down and bought my first DSLR camera, the Nikon D3100. It was right before my trip to […]

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All Relationships are Mirrors

All relationships are your mirrors and all people are your teachers. I am so thankful for everyone who has crossed my path and impacted my life. From the friends, family and strangers who support my crazy aspirations (and those that don’t)  to the co-workers who work my last damn nerve and everyone in between, I […]

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Six Tips to Maximize Your Layover in Paris

A layover in Paris at Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airport is quite likely when traveling to Europe, especially from Atlanta on Delta. When booking award travel from Atlanta to Lisbon, the best itinerary available included a 9 hour layover in Charles de Gaulle. The easy answer would have been to spend 9 hours shopping or […]

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Ladies It’s Time to Take Off Your Cape

Yoga at the Bromley Retreat Center

When was the last time you took a vacation day, went for a spa treatment, or truly took time out to nurture your entire self, mind, body and spirit? If you had to think about it, it’s past time for you to take off your superwoman cape and do something for you! Between my full […]

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