Haiti has always had a special place in my heart. It is the land of my ancestors. It is a land rich in history. It is also a land of...

The Bronx. The northernmost borough. The birthplace of hip-hop. The home of the New York Yankees. The borough I frequent the least. You...

Beautiful landscapes. Fall foliage. Outdoor activities. Maple Syrup. Vermont has it all! Never would I have ever thought as a native New...

If you’re wondering how to spend a summer day in North Fork, Long Island, then you have come to the right place! A native Brooklynite, I...

LOOKING FOR A SUNFLOWER FIELD NEAR NYC? THIS BLOG TELLS YOU THE BEST SUNFLOWER FIELDS NEAR NEW YORK CITY THAT YOU MUST VISIT IN THE...

When you hear Albany, what is the first thing that comes to mind? New York State’s Capital? Blank stares as you just have no idea. Well,...

There’s more to Niagara Falls than the Falls itself. I have spent a lot of time writing about all these other states and countries....

Egypt has always been on my ultimate bucket list because of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Since childhood, I have loved...

Looking for somewhere new to explore? Want a city that has a lot to offer? Detroit is the perfect place to check out! Yes...I know what...

Iceland had been on my bucket list for several years, especially after the dramatic increase of tourism that it has experienced. Thanks...

Looking for somewhere BUDA-ful to go? Check out Budapest...seriously! Budapest was not even on my radar. I didn't even know what country...

To be honest, Prague was never high on my list.  I have heard stories of its beautiful architecture. I have also heard that Prague can be...

Looking for a long weekend? Baltimore is the perfect place to check out! I am OK with going against the status quo and fighting for...

Around Valentine's Day, I took a trip to two islands of the French Caribbean: Martinique and Guadeloupe with my fiancé and another...

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...

St. Louis, Missouri has been on my domestic travel bucket list for a couple of years. However, I am not sure where that interest sparked....

Before this trip, I thought that the word Casablanca was simply a movie title. However, little did I know that #Casablanca was an actual...

There is no way that you can go to #Morocco without visiting #Marrakech. It’s the same as going to Paris and not seeing the EIffel Tower!...

When one hears #Portugal, one immediately thinks of #Lisbon (known as Lisboa by the Portuguese). This makes sense considering that it...

When planning my trip to Seattle, Washington, I decided this was also a good opportunity to venture out to the West Coast of Canada....

One of the best aspects of Seattle is its access to neighboring islands by ferry, one being Bainbridge Island. With just a 35 minute...

I’ve always been intrigued to go to Seattle, Washington. Having had a few people ask me why, I had to really think about it. Seeing Pikes...

During my most recent vacation experience, I visited several parts of Northern Haiti. Although I have yet to visit the other parts, here...

One of my biggest reasons for traveling to #Haiti was to see the #CitadelleLaferrière, a monumental structure that my mom has talked...

Chicago is America's second city for very good reason. While I was there I BARELY scratched the surface but fell in love with it...

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When I arrived to #Phuket (after several days of culturally exploring #Thailand), I finally felt that the relaxation that should occur at...

New Jersey (aka the "Dirty Jerse") is that next door neighbor that gets a bad rep for uncontrollable reasons. Outshined by New York City,...

My first exposure to #Connecticut was on an overnight trip to Trinity College in Hartford. Looking back, it was also my first time...

I am a history nerd! As a result, #Delaware makes me happy because of its historical significance. The state may be small, but it is the...

Mountains, mountains everywhere! That is Colorado in a nutshell. Whether you are at the airport or driving around town, you will see...

Denver is specifically known as the Mile High City because (guess what?) it is literally a mile high (5,280 ft) above sea level. I was...

When booking my tour, I was given the option of either departing at 9 AM  or 11 PM. I HIGHLY recommend going with the much later flight...