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California, San Diego, West

Exploring “America’s Finest City:” A Guide to San Diego, CA

I had no idea that I would fall in love with San Diego when I registered to attend a conference hosted by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. I had only been to San Diego once before for a day, so clearly that did not count! However, my friends who have gone to San Diego raved about it, and they were not wrong. During my long weekend here, I managed to maximize my evenings and free time by exploring a variety of things. My conclusion: San Diego truly has it all

California, San Diego, West

Let’s Taco About It: Best Food Spots in San Diego

Although San Diego is a great food city, they are especially known for their seafood and tacos (and in many cases, the two are blended together). San Diego is also unique in that many places are super casual

California, Europe, Portugal

Lisbon & San Francisco: Exploring 8 Striking Similarities

Did you know that Lisbon is known to some as the "European San Francisco?" I surely did not, until a month after my trip! However, when I saw a bridge with a similar design to the Golden Gate Bridge in #Lisbon, I definitely did a double take. After reflecting on my experiences of both cities, I have realized that the similarities are truly striking.

Dr. Princess Francois.

Welcome to the Franny the Traveler blog! I’m Dr. Franny, a national award-winning educator, entrepreneur, author, and Black travel enthusiast on a personal mission to make every destination a Black-owned destination. As I visit all 50 states and 50 countries by age 50, this Black travel blog is a growing collection of Black-owned city guides, itineraries, travel tips, and reflections on traveling while Black for the conscious traveler. I’m so happy you’re here!

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