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Five Things to Do in Dakar, Senegal
In 2014 as part of my whirlwind global tour in honor of my 30th birthday I landed in Dakar to visit an old friend. I had heard amazing things about the city and Senegal and since I had a friend there, it was the perfect time to visit. Long story short I had an amazing time between the history of Gorée Island, the delicious and inexpensive seafood and the uncrowded beaches, Senegal was a dream.
Tags: Africa, Catch Us If You Can, Dakar, Senegal, West Africa
August 5, 2015
My Bucket List
People tell me all of the time that I have been everywhere and I always reply I feel like I haven’t been anywhere. I have been to 51 countries and 33 states. The world is a huge place and I’ve…
Tags: Musings
August 4, 2015
Five Things to Do in Murcia, Spain
Spain is at the top of many travelers’ lists. According to the Telegraph, in 2014, Spain was the third most visited country in the world. Spain was the third country that I visited when traveling without my parents, during my…
Tags: Catch Us If You Can, Murcia, Spain
July 29, 2015
Five Things to Do in Comoros
When I tell people that I want to visit Comoros I am often asked to repeat the name. After repeating the name I am still often met by confused faces. Even my good friend who is a geography buff was…
Tags: Catch Us If You Can, Comoros
July 22, 2015
A Weekend in Uruguay
Back in 2013 I spent six weeks in South America, between Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. Prior to planning my trip with my friend that I was staying with in Buenos Aires, I had never thought about visiting Uruguay. Since it…
Tags: Barra de Valizas, Cabo Polonio, Montevideo, Punta del Diablo, Punta del Este, Uruguay
July 15, 2015
Save Money on Travel
Last week it was announced that the US Justice Department would be investigating several major airlines for possible collusion. In recent years, the number of available seats domestically has declined, prices on several routes have increased and those pesky airline…
Tags: cheap travel, Musings, travel tips
July 9, 2015
The Relaunch!
Happy Travel Tuesday! Today I am officially relaunching my website. I have been blogging since 2008 when I made my first move outside of the US to Japan. The blog has evolved over time and captures many of my adventures…
Tags: Musings
July 7, 2015
Jet Black x Haiti
For the inaugural group trip for Jet Black, Haiti was a no-brainer. Not only is the country beautiful, but it has a very rich history. As the first black independent nation, they fought off the British, French and Spanish to…
Tags: Caribbean, Group trip, Haiti, Jet Black
June 29, 2015
#BoycottDR
For the last few days the country and perhaps the world has been obsessed with the life and times of Rachel Dolezal. Specifically, black Twitter, which I love, spent the better part of the weekend dragging her across the internets…
Tags: #BoycottDR, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Social Commentary
June 17, 2015
Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque
I recently returned from a trip to the United Arab Emirates. While in the country I visited Abu Dhabi and Dubai. I was partial to Abu Dhabi, the nation’s capital, and more importantly the amazing architectural feat that is the…
Tags: Abu Dhabi, Architecture, Culture, Grand Mosque, Middle East, UAE, United Arab Emirates
June 9, 2015
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Jet Black Inaugural Trip to Haiti – A Recap
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
San Andres: A Little Known Colombian Caribbean Island
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
Tips for Traveling in Southeast Asia
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
Travel Tip: Bold Lips from AJ Crimson
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
How to Save Money for Travel
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
Eating Chiang Mai
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