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

Life and Travel Q&A with April D. Thompson

Subscribers on my list know that I’ve been making more of an effort to get a little more personal and let you get a better look into my life. The vacation pics, food, and happy instagram moments are great, but it’s not always roses and sunshine. I don’t just snap my fingers and wake up […]

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It’s Finally here…Introducing Travel Dreamers Academy

Travel Dreamers Academy Logo

It’s finally here! After over a year thinking about it and weeks bringing it to life, I’m so excited to present… Travel Dreamers AcademY! I created the Travel Dreamers Academy, a 5 week guided online course to help you design and live your ideal travel lifestyle. So you can finally stop lusting over those Facebook and Instagram photos, […]

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FREE Travel Q & A Webinars

life in Jamaica webinar

Next week I’ll be hosting my first free travel webinars and of course you’re all invited! I periodically get questions from readers on various topics regarding travel, but two of the most recurring are on solo travel and life in Jamaica. Each will include time for a live Q&A to answer your specific questions. I […]

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The Best Day of 2013

getting laid off try something new

My best day of 2013? June 12th. No, I didn’t get engaged or meet the love of my life. Didn’t win the lotto or anything cool like that either. And it wasn’t my birthday. Nope… I got laid off. Surprised? Did you think my travel writing gigs bankrolled my lifestyle? Well, not quite. For a few years, […]

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Little Passports: Give Your Kids the Gift of Travel

Little Passports USA Edition

Some children walk by age 1, but I flew. (Yep, I’m an overachiever. ;-))   That’s when I got my first passport and my family moved from Georgia to Florida and on to the Philippines for 3 years. Growing up in a military town, I was surrounded by people who traveled regularly and lived all over […]

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