BLACK WOMEN WHO TRAVEL How Black Couples Travel Challenges Stereotypes and Strengthens Love Posted on July 27, 2025July 23, 2026 This post celebrates Black couples who travel together, sharing real stories of love, partnership, and adventure. From digital nomads to retired explorers, these seven couples show how traveling together strengthens relationships and challenges norms—proving that Black love belongs everywhere, even in places that never expected to see it. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Frankfort to Copper Harbor: The Best Northern Michigan Road Trip Posted on July 21, 2025January 14, 2026 This Northern Michigan road trip looped from Frankfort to Copper Harbor, with stops for hikes, beaches, cafes, and lakeside views. We skipped the rush and leaned into quiet mornings, local food, and open skies. Each stop gave us something different—and reminded us to slow down and take it all in. Read more
SLOW TRAVEL & LIVING ABROAD $250 Visa Integrity Fee Could Make America One of the Most Expensive Countries to Visit Posted on July 20, 2025December 20, 2025 The proposed \$250 Visa Integrity Fee could reshape U.S. tourism, adding significant costs for international visitors. Industry leaders warn it may discourage travel ahead of major events like the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics. This ongoing situation requires close monitoring as details remain unclear and potential impacts continue to unfold. Read more
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES The Side of Africa I Never Saw in the Media Posted on July 20, 2025December 21, 2025 I look for street food, quiet cafes, hikes with a view, and places that hold meaning. I’ve found them all over the world. Now I want to find them in Nigeria, Togo, and Benin—three countries in Africa tied to my history that I’ve never seen with my own eyes. I’m ready to see the truth about Africa for myself. Read more
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES Driving to Èze: Unexpected Beauty, Panic, and an Unexpected Lesson Posted on July 17, 2025May 2, 2026 A stalled car. A stranger’s help. A mad uphill dash with my kids in the backseat. That’s how my day in Èze began. What followed was a quiet walk through flower-filled alleys, castle ruins, and a handmade perfume that now holds the memory of one beautiful, chaotic, unforgettable day. Read more
SLOW TRAVEL & LIVING ABROAD How to Avoid Being Turned Away at the U.S. Border Posted on July 14, 2025December 20, 2025 I’ve crossed more borders than I can count. But something has shifted. Under the Trump administration, even the most routine arrivals into the United States feel tense. I’ve read stories about tourists being turned away for vague reasons—missing hotel bookings, saying the wrong thing, having the wrong stamps in their… Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD Dear Spammers, My Blog Isn’t Free Marketing for You Posted on July 10, 2025November 15, 2025 I receive guest post requests almost daily, but most feel like cold, careless spam. I’ve lost count of how many emails I’ve received that start with flattery and end with a request to use my blog to sell someone else’s product. They don’t care who I am. They haven’t read… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES More Than Pretty Pictures: The Truth About My Jeju Photography Tour Posted on July 7, 2025November 15, 2025 A girls’ photo trip to Jeju Island sounded like a dream. But language barriers, missed expectations, and cultural differences turned it into something more complicated. Still, between the forests, fish dishes, and quiet sunrises, I found growth, grace, and a few surprising lessons behind the lens. Read more