As a 26-year-old black woman mostly raised an NYC-area girl, I’ve learned a lot about self-esteem and mental health from adventuring out on my own. I’ve hitch-hiked the islands of Hawaii, traveled to multiple islands in the Caribbean and even…
Matthieu Nouvel/Musée national de l’histoire de l’immigrationThis 1931 building was originally intended to honor France’s colonial empire, which is evident from the wall paintings and carvings depicting tropical forests and idealized representations of colonial subjects. Decades later, it seemed like…
[tweet id=”viajosola” align=”center”] But I understand that to many, traveling alone seems scary or just too difficult. When I talk about how great solo travel is, people — especially women — express the same concerns. Here are the four common…
Go ahead and watch, but I’m warning you: You’ll be packing a longboard and buying a flight to Madrid in no time.
Earlier this year, I realized I still had some vacation days left over and a JetBlue flight credit that would expire at the end of February. Not one to miss out on a quick getaway, my wife and I quickly…
What’s wrong with giving peanuts to children in need?Here’s what it’s about.In March, the USDA blogged in a chipper post that it had “crafted a deal” to acquire surplus peanuts from American farmers and donate them to Haiti.It provoked hate…
Find out which cards made the top ten best for May. Top 10 Travel Rewards Credit Card Offers for May 2016 United sent targeted status upgrades and Economy Plus subscriptions to many MileagePlus members. United’s Upgrading Status and Handing Out…
SO. YOUR PARENTS ARE COMING to visit you.What on earth does one do with parents in Buenos Aires? When your friends come to visit, you know the drill: Boliche to brunch to the Obelisco and back to the boliche. Rinse…
Asher Torres via FTM Magazine1. You’re guilty by association.You will receive more questions about me than I will. People who are confused or curious will typically ask a person they believe can relate to them or they think share similar…
Knowing how much to tip can be tricky especially if you’re in a foreign country. Maybe at home you tip generously, but what about when you’re in England, or Mexico, or Japan? And tips aren’t mandatory everywhere; there are some…
