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Self-Talk Makes Me a Better Traveler
Everyday during summers spent with my dad, we'd get up with him as he headed off to work. When my sister and I got into the car, he'd...
Aug 14, 20174 min read


Travel Essentials: Electronics
Things that light up, beep, make noise, and therefore require electricity for power are often essential to having great travel...
Aug 7, 20173 min read


Exploring Blackness in Mexico Part II: Easing on Down the Road & Black Ain't Ugly
Update as of 10/6/17 If you like this story and are intrigued by the story of Yanga, join me in February 2018 to celebrate Carnival in...
Jul 24, 20179 min read


Travel Essentials: In-Flight
Out of all the preparation and processes required to have great travel experiences, I can honestly say that flying is the most stressful....
Jul 22, 20172 min read


Exploring Blackness in Mexico Part I: Bittersweet Black Coyolillo
Update as of 10/6/17 If you like this story and are intrigued by the story of Yanga, join me in February 2018 to celebrate Carnival in...
Jul 11, 20176 min read


Travel Is My Self-care
Travel is my self-care. It does for me what meditation, a day at the spa, or journaling does for others. Travel puts me back together,...
May 17, 20176 min read


AfroBuenaventura Featured on the Fly Brother Radio Show
I was recently featured on Fly Brother's internet radio show where we talked all things travel, including my time as a Peace Corps...
May 15, 20171 min read


Keys to Entering the Budget Travel Kingdom: How to Stay Ready for the Glitch
The gag is: airfare glitches are inherently unpredictable. Not everyone will be able to take advantage of the deals, and not everyone...
Mar 8, 20173 min read
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