A sommelier dedicates years to studying the notes and aromas of wines. That’s never been my calling, but at least I know not to pair red wine with seafood. Hey, it’s a start. Europe has dominated the wine conversation for centuries. Not to mention South Africa and the Marlborough district of New Zealand. Argentina and… Continue reading Traveler’s Story: My Very First Wine Tasting Was In Napa Valley
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Digital Nomad on a Decade of Finding Work Abroad And The Stigmas Around Being A ‘30-Something Travel Girl’
Devin Peyton is a marketing strategist who’s been living the digital nomad lifestyle for the last ten years. She describes home as “where I open my suitcase,” yet has also found love and roots in Costa Rica. The digital nomad, aptly named ReadySetFro on Instagram, has traveled to 34 countries since her journey in the… Continue reading Digital Nomad on a Decade of Finding Work Abroad And The Stigmas Around Being A ‘30-Something Travel Girl’
Here’s Why Everyone Should Experience The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor
I started 2023 off with a trip exploring the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor. Excitement was an understatement when I first learned about the trip. I’d known of the Gullah people from watching “Gullah Gullah Island” as a child. Months leading up to the trip, I told everyone who would listen that I was going… Continue reading Here’s Why Everyone Should Experience The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor
The Three Peaks Challenge In The UK Was A Lesson In Navigating Failure And Grief
Are you familiar with The Three Peaks Challenge? It entails climbing the three tallest mountains in Great Britain in as close to 24 hours as possible, including travel time. Why, oh why, would I want to partake in such insanity? Earlier this year, my favorite aunt died of pancreatic cancer, and I wanted to honor… Continue reading The Three Peaks Challenge In The UK Was A Lesson In Navigating Failure And Grief
Marriott Supervisor Calls Cops On Guest Asking For Elite Benefits
One of the enjoyable perks of a Platinum membership with Marriott Bonvoy is free breakfast at most Marriott properties. Keyword: Most. As View From the Wing notes, the benefit can be confusing. At Courtyard hotels in North America and Europe, for example, members can choose between 500 points (total for the stay) or a $10… Continue reading Marriott Supervisor Calls Cops On Guest Asking For Elite Benefits
Plane Catches Fire During Take-Off At Delhi Airport
A video posted on social media shows the scary moment an IndiGo aircraft’s engine caught fire while attempting to take off from India’s Delhi Airport. The passenger plane was speeding along the runway when flames and sparks burst out of the side. The plane in question has since been grounded. According to AFP, passengers also… Continue reading Plane Catches Fire During Take-Off At Delhi Airport
‘The Weirdest Flight Ever’: Passenger Shares A Video With Sexual Sounds Played On Plane
Imagine yourself on a flight, heading to your destination, when all of sudden you and your travel mates are surprised with weird sounds coming out of the plane intercom. This is what happened during a flight from Los Angeles to Dallas earlier this month and was caught on video by television actor and producer, Emerson… Continue reading ‘The Weirdest Flight Ever’: Passenger Shares A Video With Sexual Sounds Played On Plane
Why You Should Add Ouarzazate To Your Morocco Itinerary
Most visitors to Morocco usually plan to visit cities like Marrakech, Chefchaouen, Casablanca, and Tangier. My first trip to the North African nation in 2019 was spent exploring these popular tourist destinations. When Ouarzazate popped onto my radar, however, as a lover of history, architecture, and culture, I knew it was a place I had… Continue reading Why You Should Add Ouarzazate To Your Morocco Itinerary
Explorer YiNkZZ Finds Spirituality & Brotherhood in Travel
When travel content creator and explorer YiNkZZ left Nigeria as a child and moved to Canada, he had no idea that would mark the beginning of decades of adventures that would take him around the world. As a teenager, he ran track and was able to travel frequently competing in races across the US. He’d… Continue reading Explorer YiNkZZ Finds Spirituality & Brotherhood in Travel
Black Girl Explores Belize on First International Trip
Before going to Belize in June 2022, I had put off getting my passport for years. Ever since I was a little girl, I’d fantasized about traveling abroad. When I went to college, I had plans to study internationally and had all of these expansive ideas about being a political analyst and covering international stories… Continue reading Black Girl Explores Belize on First International Trip
This Traveler Found Peace & Serenity in St. Martin
After a high-energy, highly extroverted birthday party experience in 2021, Kristen Crawford decided this year she wanted to just chill. For years, her birthday had been an over-the-top extravaganza fueled by excursion-filled trips, lavish events, and raw adventure. But this year something was different. “I made it very clear that I just wanted to chill,”… Continue reading This Traveler Found Peace & Serenity in St. Martin
Traveler Story: ‘I Wanted To See More Of What Latin America Had To Offer’
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’
Collect Marriott Bonvoy Points And Party With Locals At Royalton Chic Cancun
Collect points with Marriott Bonvoy while partying with locals at the all-inclusive Royalton Chic Cancun. That’s right! Marriott Bonvoy and Blue Diamond Resorts have joined forces to create Marriott’s Autograph Collection. So, now Marriott members can book a stay at the Royalton Chic Cancun through the Marriott app or website and collect points toward their… Continue reading Collect Marriott Bonvoy Points And Party With Locals At Royalton Chic Cancun
How To Use Travel Websites To Determine Inclusivity
There are several ways to use travel websites to determine inclusivity. It isn’t always easy to know how comfortable one is going to feel on vacation. Going with a mixed- race friend group on a trip may lead to suddenly feel unwelcome by staff or locals. When planning a vacation, there are a few simple… Continue reading How To Use Travel Websites To Determine Inclusivity
Black Travel Influencer Details Mistreatment By Seychelles Tourism Board
NYC-based travel and lifestyle content creator Abigail Akinyemi had been excited about the opportunity to work with the tourism board of The Seychelles. They had invited her to visit and create content to promote travel to the East African island nation. Now, however, instead of encouraging others to visit, Abigail wants to share her experience… Continue reading Black Travel Influencer Details Mistreatment By Seychelles Tourism Board