Travel stories and other travel related posts and discussion from an African American/Black solo female traveler.
I love Tokyo, as I expected I would. Though I’ve only officially been in Japan about 24 hours, it’s been an extremely positive experience so far, starting with the flight… The Flight: LAX – HND The cab driver called just as I was throwing the last item in my over stuffed suitcase — perfect timing. […]
At the beginning of the year, I donated my DNA samples to the National Geographic Genographic Project to learn more about my ancestry and the results are in… According to my National Geographic report, civilization’s story begins in Africa sometime between 150,000 and 170,000 years ago, with a woman whom anthropologists have nicknamed “Mitochondrial Eve.” My […]
AirFareWatchDog.com, a genius creation by George Hobica, provides alerts and updates on discounted, sale and mistake airfares for domestic and international travel. I love a great airfare deal, but don’t have the time to scour the internet for the best of the best. Airfarewatchdog does all of the dirty work for me, for free! I became a […]
Passport Day is back again! On April 9th, 2001, the US Department of State is hosting its 3rd annual Passport Day. Passport agencies and several post offices around the US will be open and offering appointment free services to help you apply for or renew your passport! To find a participating facility near you, visit the Passport […]
**Update: For a full list of Reggae Sumfest Frequently asked questions answered, check out this post: Reggae Sumfest FAQ Jamaica — the land of sun, sea and sonic sound! Soca and calypso may fuel the parties throughout the Caribbean, but in Jamaica, reggae is king! Every July, thousands of reggae and dance hall lovers […]
