How to survive a long International Flight You did it! You’ve just booked your first international trip and you are stoked!! But deep down, you wonder how you are going to survive long international flights. You’ve always dreamed of seeing _____ (insert your dream destination) and you now have to become acquainted with the fact that you will be traveling a long distance. How long you say? Depending on where you plan to land, you can count on at least 8 hours of flight time. That’s a long ... continue reading...
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My top five reasons why you should stop being ‘nice’ and start being more authentic
Hello, Readers! Today’s post is the first of seven daily posts that I am writing for the Problogger 'Find Your Blogging Groove' challenge. It’s meant to encourage bloggers to post more frequently and thoughtfully. I am going to tackle a not-so-easy to discuss issue today, so buckle your seat belts. reversing a lifelong habit There’s an old saying, “Growing old isn’t for sissies.” There’s a lot of truth to that. Growing old makes you bolder and less patient for nonsense in general. Having ... continue reading...
Spotlight on the making of the Golden Gate Bridge
I must confess. Until we arrived in San Francisco to see the Golden Gate Bridge in person, I had no idea that the Golden Gate Park flanked it! Located in the center of the park was a statue of a man that was not familiar to me. His name was Joseph Strauss and he along with Charles Alton Ellis, the man who is mostly credited with the original structural design, is responsible for bringing the Golden Gate Bridge to life. Unfortunately, the two had a falling out, and Ellis was fired before ... continue reading...
The Top 5 Carry-on Bags Under $60
Recently, after years of inadequate solutions to my carry-on bag problem, I had to finally purchase one that suited all my needs. The search was far too long and tedious. After all, how hard is it find a tote bag with a shoulder strap, multiple organizer pockets, and a laptop compartment? Apparently, I underestimated what's out there and, perhaps, my overly critical eye because it took several months to locate the perfect bag. Now that I've been through the fire, I consider myself somewhat of ... continue reading...
Exploring The Negro Motorist Green Book
It was a precursor to today's TripAdvisor, but it saved lives In the not so distant past, traveling for black people was not as pleasant an undertaking as today. Right after Reconstruction, laws were passed to ensure the permanent second class status of black people. Many whites felt that blacks were 'too free,' so laws were instituted to make sure that they knew their 'place' in society. They were not allowed to travel freely like white people. Many hoteliers refused them service as did ... continue reading...
