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American Woman Kidnapped by Family and Allegedly Forced to marry for A $500K Dowry

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An American woman is being detained in Yemen after her family tricked and kidnapped her in an attempt to derail her wedding.  The unnamed victim planned to celebrate her wedding in Guadalajara, Mexico last September and invited her family to the occasion. However, her disapproving father, mother and brothers conspired to kidnap her instead. According… Continue reading American Woman Kidnapped by Family and Allegedly Forced to marry for A $500K Dowry

Disrespectful Tourist Gets Booed and Fined For Climbing Ancient Mayan Temple In Mexico

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Ancient Mayan ancestors weren’t happy and neither were visitors at the Temple of Kukulcán when a woman climbed and danced on the off-limits structure. The pyramid lies in the center of Chichen Itza, an archaeological site in Yucatán. According to Daily Mail, the trespasser is 29-year-old Abigail Villalobos, of Mexico, who locals are now calling Lady… Continue reading Disrespectful Tourist Gets Booed and Fined For Climbing Ancient Mayan Temple In Mexico

Homeschooling On The Go: An Innovative Way To Fuse Travel With Education

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You don’t have to have children to know that parenting isn’t a walk in the park. On top of the typical challenges which come with raising a small, dependent human, parents in the U.S. have other concerns. Will their child be safe at school? Not to mention malls, movie theaters, sites of worship and supermarkets?… Continue reading Homeschooling On The Go: An Innovative Way To Fuse Travel With Education

After Two Years Away, The West Indian Day Parade Returned To Brooklyn In Full Force

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There was talk of possible rain on Labor Day, but Mother Nature smiled on the Caribbean community instead. Thank goodness! We only waited two years to party in the streets again. It was almost too perfect. What started off as an overcast morning gave way to blue skies and sunshine. Only when the procession was… Continue reading After Two Years Away, The West Indian Day Parade Returned To Brooklyn In Full Force

Southwest Airlines Pilot Reprimands Passenger Who AirDropped Nudes On Board

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Some people don’t know how to act on a plane, and a Southwest Airlines pilot vocalized his displeasure with an unknown passenger on board a flight to Cabo. Not only was he annoyed, he threatened to turn the plane around and taxi back to the gate. In a viral video posted on Tiktok, the pilot is… Continue reading Southwest Airlines Pilot Reprimands Passenger Who AirDropped Nudes On Board

Oncologist Vanishes In The Gulf Of Mexico The Same Day His Wife Filed For Divorce

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Dr. Chaundre Cross, a radiation oncologist from Florida was sailing in the Gulf of Mexico on August 10. The Coast Guard discovered his boat, Vitamin Sea, with nobody on board. Four days later, the search for Dr. Cross concluded. Coincidentally, according to Black Enterprise, “his wife, SarahJo, filed for divorce the same day he disappeared.” The… Continue reading Oncologist Vanishes In The Gulf Of Mexico The Same Day His Wife Filed For Divorce

Violent Crime Erupts In Popular Mexican Tourist Spot, Tijuana

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Baja California saw at least 30 vehicles set alight and violent crime erupt in Tijuana and neighboring cities. The U.S. consulate recently warned U.S. citizens to avoid the area and shelter in place until further notice. The violence erupted due to conflict between several cartels in the area. At least 17 people have been arrested… Continue reading Violent Crime Erupts In Popular Mexican Tourist Spot, Tijuana

Digital Nomads: See Why Mexicans Are Fed Up With Them

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With a vibrant nightlife, impressive gastronomy, rich culture and relaxed visa rules, Mexico City has been attracting an influx of digital nomads and tourists, mainly from the United States and Canada. Permanent residency applications in Mexico have doubled during the pandemic. According to the website Nomad List, Mexico City is the world’s fifth fastest-growing remote… Continue reading Digital Nomads: See Why Mexicans Are Fed Up With Them

American Tourists Attacked By Crocodile At Mexican Resort

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Two American tourists were attacked and injured by a crocodile while staying at a Mexican resort. The civil defense office in the western state of Jalisco confirmed the attack on the two American tourists on Wednesday. The two men from Colorado were staying at the resort in Puerto Vallarta when one of the men decided… Continue reading American Tourists Attacked By Crocodile At Mexican Resort

Florida Woman Believes The Host Of Her AirBnB Planned To Sex Traffic Her And Her Friends

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A woman from Florida went to stay at an AirBnB in Tulum and hoped to have a fun vacation. Instead, it was fraught with tension starting on arrival. The main guest, Amber Jackson, and her friends believed they were about to become sex trafficking victims. First, there were the mystery splatters of paint on the… Continue reading Florida Woman Believes The Host Of Her AirBnB Planned To Sex Traffic Her And Her Friends

Learn To Sail In A Week On A Private Yacht In the Caribbean

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Learn to sail on a private yacht in the Caribbean with Nautilus Sailing, and come home with a sailing certification in a week. Maybe the strawberry moon is sending out signals to take a trip this summer. Or, maybe it’s the love of learning while on summer vacation that hits different. Bring a group of… Continue reading Learn To Sail In A Week On A Private Yacht In the Caribbean

Traveler Story: ‘I Wanted To See More Of What Latin America Had To Offer’

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Q (@q2travel) is a travel vlogger who decided to embark on a road trip across Latin America in order to prioritize what she wanted to do in life. A native of Indianapolis, she started her adventure last year, planning to drive from Mexico to Argentina, and sharing her story on Instagram and TikTok. Q has… Continue reading Traveler Story: ‘I Wanted To See More Of What Latin America Had To Offer’

Mexican Immigration Checks On Popular Bus Routes And Highways Ruled Racist And Illegal

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If you’ve traveled by bus across Mexico, then you’ll be familiar with Mexican immigration ‘random’ checks while en route your destination. As of Wednesday, Mexico’s immigration agents will no longer be able to carry out these supposedly random checks. Mexico’s supreme court ruled these checks as racist, discriminatory and so, illegal. The decision came about… Continue reading Mexican Immigration Checks On Popular Bus Routes And Highways Ruled Racist And Illegal

Indianapolis Mother Dies After Traveling To Dominican Republic For BBL Surgery

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Shacare Terry, a young mother and business owner from Indianapolis, died after getting two cosmetic procedures —a Brazilian butt lift (BBL) and tummy tuck. She left behind loving family and friends, as well as a daycare she built from the ground up called Minnie Blessings In Paradise. On April 11, Terry and her friend Carlesha… Continue reading Indianapolis Mother Dies After Traveling To Dominican Republic For BBL Surgery

Take Your Mexico Trip Up A Notch By Sleeping In A Tequila Barrel

Matices Hotel de Barricas

Mexico is a favorite destination for the Travel Noire family. Many head to Cancun, Tulum, and even Cabo for their adventures. But, how about stepping outside your comfort zone by visiting a city outside the traditional Mexican tourist itinerary? Our suggestion? Matices Hotel de Barricas. The hotel is located in a brewery in the city… Continue reading Take Your Mexico Trip Up A Notch By Sleeping In A Tequila Barrel

 
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