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Check Out These Food Festivals in the United States this Fall

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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

Illinois Passes A Law Ending Cash Bail, Gains The Nickname ‘The Purge’ Law

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According to an article by Block Club Chicago in March 2023, “a law ending cash bail throughout Illinois is going to the state’s Supreme Court.” Originally, the state was going to eliminate cash bail at the start of 2023. But there was a delay. Why? Various prosecutors and sheriffs in Illinois mentioned the legal challenges.… Continue reading Illinois Passes A Law Ending Cash Bail, Gains The Nickname ‘The Purge’ Law

Passenger With COPD Sues Delta For Allegedly Giving Her An Empty Oxygen Tank

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Delta Airlines is at the center of a lawsuit filed earlier this month. According to Business Insider, “a passenger with a lung condition says the crew gave her an empty oxygen tank on a flight.” As a result, her condition allegedly worsened and required an expensive hospitalization. The passenger filed the complaint on June 2,… Continue reading Passenger With COPD Sues Delta For Allegedly Giving Her An Empty Oxygen Tank

Most Bike Commute-Friendly Cities in the US

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Back in May, people across the country hit the pavement cycling around town for National Bike Month. However, more people are seeking out cities that allow them to bike freely and safely all year round.  Commuting by bike can be tricky, especially if you live in large, overpopulated cities where everything is spread far apart.… Continue reading Most Bike Commute-Friendly Cities in the US

What is a Speakeasy Exactly? And These U.S. Cities Have Some of the Best

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When you hear the word speakeasy, it brings illicit activity to mind, and that’s not far off. Where did the name come from? The History Channel theorizes that “speakeasy was born out of the fact that bar-goers had to whisper or ‘speak easy’ through a tiny opening in a door in order to gain access… Continue reading What is a Speakeasy Exactly? And These U.S. Cities Have Some of the Best

Support These Tour Companies That Teach Black History Around The World

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In spite of efforts to eradicate it from the American story, learning Black history is crucial. In the United States, history can’t authentically be taught without acknowledging Black presence. From slavery to the Black Lives Matter movement, Black people have consistently contributed to the American tapestry, by force or by choice. Of course, our story… Continue reading Support These Tour Companies That Teach Black History Around The World

Hit The Pavement! Here Are Some Popular Cities For Marathon Runners

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There’s a sense of accomplishment that comes with completing any athletic event. However, a marathon, especially in a popular marathon city is in its own league. For some, running is a casual hobby, while others take it as serious business. Training to finish those miles demands discipline, consistency and sacrifice. There’s no cutting corners or… Continue reading Hit The Pavement! Here Are Some Popular Cities For Marathon Runners

The Movers And The Shakers: These U.S. Cities Spawned Black Music Genres

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Looking for all the details on the birthplaces of some of the best-known Black music genres? Travel Noire’s got you covered! How do you quantify Black genius? There is no exact way to define it, but the music world is familiar with it intimately. Countless genres were invented or taken to new heights by Black… Continue reading The Movers And The Shakers: These U.S. Cities Spawned Black Music Genres

Meet Cocktail Enthusiast And Traveler Camille Wilson, “The Cocktail Snob”

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Cocktail blogger and travel enthusiast Camille Wilson doesn’t have a special story about her Instagram handle, The Cocktail Snob. It came to her like an epiphany when she was walking to work one day. Her passion for cocktails as someone who makes them, drinks them, and writes about them, launched her into an exciting world.… Continue reading Meet Cocktail Enthusiast And Traveler Camille Wilson, “The Cocktail Snob”

Southwest Airlines Is Offering Low Fares For Fall Travel-Here’s How To Get In On The Sales

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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

Get Ready: Jollof Fest Is Coming To A City Near You This Summer

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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

Grab Your Pink And White For The 2022 Célébrez En Rosé Wine And Music Festival

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Get your pink and white attire ready for the 2022 edition of the Célébrez en Rosé Wine and Music Festival, set to take place this summer. No doubt, people will be eager to be out and about with friends, and what could be better than enjoying live music while sipping a lil’ something? Organizers recently… Continue reading Grab Your Pink And White For The 2022 Célébrez En Rosé Wine And Music Festival

Traveler’s Story: I’m a Black Athlete Who Goes To Different Cities To Climb Structures For The Love of Sport

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When I say that I’m a tower climber, I let that linger a few seconds before clarifying exactly what I mean. I don’t scale structures from the outside like Spiderman, I race up hundreds of steps for the love of sport. I’ve traveled to a handful of different cities specifically for that purpose, which confuses… Continue reading Traveler’s Story: I’m a Black Athlete Who Goes To Different Cities To Climb Structures For The Love of Sport

The U.S. Cities With The Highest Risk Of Bed Bugs, Chicago Ranks Number 1

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According to pest control company Orkin, “bed bugs are still very much a threat,” which makes traveling domestically even more complicated.  Atlanta-based company Orkin recently compiled a list of the 50 US cities with the highest density of bed bug infestations. In efforts to properly prepare travelers, the list is a reminder to travel with… Continue reading The U.S. Cities With The Highest Risk Of Bed Bugs, Chicago Ranks Number 1

You Can Rent The ‘Home Alone’ House On Airbnb For Only $25/Night

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Kevin! Fans of the film Home Alone now have a unique opportunity to stay in the famous house featured in the 1990 movie thanks to none other than Airbnb. According to the Airbnb booking page, the house-sharing site is celebrating the release of Home Sweet Home Alone in the most unique way: by making the… Continue reading You Can Rent The ‘Home Alone’ House On Airbnb For Only $25/Night

 
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