First dates can be nerve-wracking for anybody, especially the LGBTQ community. They may have concerns about safety, since not all destinations are welcoming or even tolerant. According to Dating Advice, these cities offer a relatively safe space for LGBT+ dating. San Francisco San Francisco has a thriving gay community. You don’t have look long before… Continue reading If You’re LGBTQ, Check Out These Cities For A First Date
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Discover the Top Cities for Recreation in the US
Maintaining a healthy weight through exercise can save people up to $1,500 in healthcare costs each year. To shed light on the best places for recreational activities in 2023, WalletHub has released its latest report on the Best and Worst Cities for Recreation in the United States. To emphasize the advantages of recreational activities for… Continue reading Discover the Top Cities for Recreation in the US
Check Out These Food Festivals in the United States this Fall
With the transition to fall comes pumpkins, hoodies and plenty of festivals focused on food and drink. Here are four food festivals in the United States to check out. New York’s Wine & Food Festival If there’s one thing New York has in abundance, it’s wine and food. The New York City Wine & Food… Continue reading Check Out These Food Festivals in the United States this Fall
Want To Workout On Vacay? These 5 U.S. Cities Offer A Ton Of Gyms And Fitness Classes
For some people, fitness is life, even while on vacation. The purpose of the trip may be to unwind, but that doesn’t mean they can’t set aside an hour or two for exercise. Walking and swimming are pretty standard vacation activities, depending on where you are and the season. But for those who want the… Continue reading Want To Workout On Vacay? These 5 U.S. Cities Offer A Ton Of Gyms And Fitness Classes
Delta Air Lines Apologizes to Passenger Bumped From First Class
Although she booked a first class seat on a Delta Air Lines flight, a woman with Parkinson’s disease was told she would have to sit in economy to accommodate a pilot. Her daughter JoJo (@clumsyophelia on TikTok) made several videos about the incident. Following the incident, a representative from Delta Air Lines issued an apology.… Continue reading Delta Air Lines Apologizes to Passenger Bumped From First Class
Goths, Punks, and Rebels, Unite! Here Are The Afropunk Music Festivals Set For This Year So Far
Over the years, Afropunk has solidified itself as the premiere space for Black people in the goth, punk, and alternative lifestyle communities. The creator, Matthew Morgan, wanted to carve out a space for Black people in the alternative scene to build and vibe together. The inaugural Afropunk Festival in Brooklyn took off in 2005, and… Continue reading Goths, Punks, and Rebels, Unite! Here Are The Afropunk Music Festivals Set For This Year So Far
Looking To Learn About Black History in Atlanta? This Tour Gets Rave Reviews
Atlanta enjoys a permanent place in The Culture, which it’s held for quite some time. From museums to murals of Black figures, HBCUs and many Black-owned businesses, you’ll see why some call it “The Black Mecca.” There are many tour companies based there, and they all have their strengths. But if you’re looking to learn… Continue reading Looking To Learn About Black History in Atlanta? This Tour Gets Rave Reviews
Top Speakeasies in Atlanta for a Prohibition-Inspired Experience
Atlanta, Georgia has a thriving speakeasy scene that combines heritage, mixology expertise, and an air of exclusivity to create an unforgettable experience. The nationwide ban on the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the early 20th century fueled the development of Atlanta’s speakeasy culture. Similar to other cities of the time, Atlanta saw the rise… Continue reading Top Speakeasies in Atlanta for a Prohibition-Inspired Experience
Simone Biles Had a Second Wedding in Mexico, and We’re Here for the Black Love
There’s Black romance in the air, and we’re here for it. On May 6, 2023, Simone Biles exchanged vows for a second time with her new husband, football player Jonathan Owens. The glitzy destination wedding was at Umi Terrace, which is part of the Nobu Hotel in Cabo, Mexico. The pair already had a civil… Continue reading Simone Biles Had a Second Wedding in Mexico, and We’re Here for the Black Love
Passenger High On Meth Terrifies Passengers And Crew; Causes Plane To Divert
A passenger named James Harold Jones was on a Delta flight bound for Atlanta from Portland on Sept 3. His increasingly erratic and unsettling behavior resulted in the pilot having to divert the plane to Salt Lake International Airport. According to witnesses, Jones wouldn’t remain seated and ignored instructions issued by the crew. KSLTV reports,… Continue reading Passenger High On Meth Terrifies Passengers And Crew; Causes Plane To Divert
Southwest Airlines Is Offering Low Fares For Fall Travel-Here’s How To Get In On The Sales
Nowadays, airfares have no mercy on our wallets, but Southwest Airlines announced that they will be offering fares as low as $59 one-way this fall. This is welcome news as travelers and those working in the travel industry navigate the “summer of hell.” Staff shortages, longer lines at security and customs, lost baggage and scores… Continue reading Southwest Airlines Is Offering Low Fares For Fall Travel-Here’s How To Get In On The Sales
Traveler’s Story: Exploring Nature Beyond Atlanta’s City Limits Elevated My Spirit
The first time I went to Atlanta, I didn’t stray outside the city limits except for an eventful stint in Smyrna 30 minutes away. My goal for the 4th of July weekend was to explore some of Georgia’s national parks and bodies of water. I heard that Sweetwater Creek State Park, Vickery Creek and the… Continue reading Traveler’s Story: Exploring Nature Beyond Atlanta’s City Limits Elevated My Spirit
Georgia Officials Identify 20-Year-Old Drowning Victim At Lake Lanier
Officials from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources have identified the 20-year-old man who drowned while swimming at Lake Lanier over Memorial Day Weekend. Jose Camarillo of Stone Mountain was recovered by Hall County Fire and Rescue, said department spokesman Mark McKinnon. Game wardens reportedly located Camarillo’s body near the Margaritaville area on the lake… Continue reading Georgia Officials Identify 20-Year-Old Drowning Victim At Lake Lanier
Traveler’s Story: How A Trip To St. Lucia Helped Me Nurture A Social Media Friendship
If I stuck to my original plan of going to St. Lucia alone, the trip would have been very different. Not better or worse necessarily, just different. Meeting your internet friends in person can be a rewarding decision. When I was a child growing up on York Avenue, a very white part of Manhattan, there… Continue reading Traveler’s Story: How A Trip To St. Lucia Helped Me Nurture A Social Media Friendship
Get Ready: Jollof Fest Is Coming To A City Near You This Summer
The headline is not meant to be fighting words. But a call for a celebration because Jollof Fest is coming to a city near you. It’s a day fest where you can stuff your face with the world-famous dish hailing from West Africa. “Jollof rice is a one-pot rice dish native to many countries in… Continue reading Get Ready: Jollof Fest Is Coming To A City Near You This Summer