Often referred to as America’s Paradise, The United States Virgin Islands is a group of breathtaking islands nestled in the eastern Caribbean, a little over 1000 miles southeast of Miami and 1,500 miles from New York City. Each of the four main islands has its own claim to fame, but St. Thomas, the capital, is home to a busy cruise port and airport, …
Did you know that both Missouri and Kansas have a metropolitan area called Kansas City? Well, I didn’t realize that until three years ago. Before then, the Wizard of Oz was my only visual reference of Kansas, so when I looked around on my drive from the airport, I expected to see flat plains, large …
This trendy, sand-free towels from Tesalate is disruptive and revolutionary. They’re made from a groundbreaking fabric called AbsorbLite™ that, unlike regular beach towels, doesn’t have looped microfibers that trap sand.
Just as the flight attendant made the final “please remain seated with your seat belt fastened until the captain turns off the Fasten Seat Belt sign” announcement and silence had returned to the cabin, the vile, can’t-take-them-anywhere gases that had been waging a full-blown war inside of me for the last fifteen minutes erupted with …
While the bulk of my rock bottom budget travel days are behind me, I can still remember being a broke college student trying to see the world, so I know (and still use) a few tricks to help me save money while traveling. Headed somewhere soon and find yourself a little short on spending money? …
When I relocated to the United States a few years ago and started my stress-inducing job search (another day, another story), one of my biggest culture shocks was finding out that most persons start new jobs with only 10 days paid time off (PTO). Having just left a management position in the Caribbean where one …
(A version of this article was originally published in Island Origins Magazine) If you’ve ever wondered about the impact travel can have on your life, well, you’re about to get some answers. But first, are there any Fresh Prince fans up in herre? Bienvenido a mi page, fam! Now, this is a story all about …
When a relationship ends, the breakup can hit you in one of two ways. You either feel relief for finally having the courage to say goodbye to a cheating, deceitful or abusive ex, or your emotions shatter into a million pieces after realizing that your previously swell “plus one” flame has fizzled from hero to …
From time to time, people ask me what travel products I use on my trips, so for easy reference, I compiled a shortlist of my go-to items and decided to share them here. Luggage I know there are fancier designs and much trendier luggage brands available, but I’ve had my Nautica Open Seas set for …
“Souvenirs? How do you decide what to buy?” That was one of the questions I received when I polled my Instagram audience to find out what travel-related topics they wanted me to write about. I’ll be honest, shopping comes so naturally to me I forgot that even the thought of it causes some people major …