The inaugural Jet Black trip took place November 5 - 10 on the island of Haiti. Eight travelers joined me as we learned about the culture, ate the food and frolicked on the beaches. I could not have asked for…
A few months ago while living in Washington DC, after grabbing food from Nando’s I hopped in an Uber to head back home. As I always do when I hear a foreign accent, I asked my driver where he was…
Southeast Asia has always been at the top of the list for most backpackers and world travelers in general. Full of ancient ruins, rich cultures, mouth-watering street food and endless tropical landscapes, it is no wonder that many countries in…
When it comes to makeup I like to keep it simple. I've got my five minute face down to a science and that's for when I'm going to a black tie event. When I travel I need something even simpler…
I often get asked, "How do you afford to travel so much?" Sometimes, "Are you independently wealthy?" One time it was even, "Do you have a trust fund?" I answer no to the last two questions and I try to…
Thailand has some of the world’s most delicious and inexpensive street food, and Chiang Mai does not disappoint. From the curries to the noodles to the soups your tastebuds will be delighted by finding eats on the street or in…
Listed as one of Chiang Mai's top luxury hotels, Anatara Chiang Mai Resort and Spa was a simple and perfect choice for lunch on a sweltering afternoon in Thailand's northern urban haven. As soon as I walked in Anatara, I…
This article was originally posted on travelnoire.com. For many years, I dreamed of visiting Italy. I fantasized about the rolling hills of Tuscany, the canals of Venice and the history of Rome. I recently discovered an old bucket list on a…
I flew Delta on a recent flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo. I was booked in the recently rebranded Delta Comfort+, formally known as Economy Comfort, as I usually am, but this time I was seated in the middle of…
Prior to arrival in Chiang Mai, my friend from grad school, Prat, told me to make a list of everything that I wanted to do in the city. As much as I travel I actually never do this, and to…