Two years ago, I saw one of my favorite bloggers would be speaking at a conference for female travel enthusiasts. So before I could think about it, I registered to attend and booked a flight to the Wanderful Women in Travel Summit. I am thrilled to say I met her and so many other creators during that conference. But I got so much more I than I ever imagined. Even though I can’t go anywhere right now, I’ve got a Wanderful Membership– a passport to the world.
Year: 2020
Military Spouses Travel Solo: My Trip to the Running of the Bulls
Travel has always been one of the best military spouse benefits. Fortunately, the military creates opportunities for Military Spouses to Travel for Solo Fun. It’s the week of San Fermin in Pamplona, a.k .a . the Running of the Bulls, and it’s one of my fondest travel memories.
15 Things You Need To Know Before Going to Rochester, New York
What to Expect in Upstate New York Welcome to Rochester, New York, a city with weather that can be as quirky as it gets! If you’re here in May, get ready for some wild surprises. One day, you might find yourself waking up to a picturesque snow-covered landscape, and the next day, you could be…
Army Brat Life: Lessons Learned & Appreciated
Cherished memories of my Army Brat childhood abroad in South Korea. It wasn’t just good, it was phenomenal.
6 Steps to Creating a Great Personalized Itinerary
Ever notice how some people seem to make traveling look easy? It’s usually because they created a great itinerary. However, creating the perfect plan starts way before you start packing your duffel bag. Phone apps and easy access to travel information make trip-planning more user-friendly. However, creating a well-planned itinerary requires more than a desire to travel. It takes a strategy that funnels all that raw data into an actionable plan.
How to Prepare for a Military PCS Move Overseas
Here we go again. I just found out we are about to PCS overseas again. Overseas, or OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) duty assignments are exciting. But preparing for a PCS move begins months in advance of the move. The logistics of moving your family and your belongings halfway around the world can seem…
Being A Black Military Spouse in America
Being A Black Military Spouse in America As a black military spouse and mother, I’ve traveled to approximately 60 countries. Many of them alone. But most of them have two black boys in tow. People often ask me what it’s like traveling while black to all those places— some of which have never seen a…
Portable Employment for Military Spouses All Over the World
Military Spouses Find Employment Worldwide Finding portable employment is a common challenge for all military spouses. I am a 50-something black military spouse with a Political Science degree who moves every 2-3 years. Hence, it’s not unusual for spouses to continually remake themselves and their resumes. Deployments, PCS moves, overseas and domestic, training exercises, and other…