Bolivia is a country steeped in tradition, rich in cultural heritage, mysticism, and known for throwing a good party, ranging in themes from the spiritual and traditional to the more uninhabited and westernized. One of the things that makes Bolivia so special is the fact that pretty much at any time of year, you can rest assured there will likely be an event to celebrate. … [Read more...]
A Toast to Adventure with Worldwide Nate
Have you ever met someone who is living the life you want to live and who really isn’t all that different from you, which makes you think anything is possible? I feel that way about the amazing Nathan (Nate) Fluellen of World Wide Nate fame. Nate has his own multi-media platform including a TV show funded and supported by BET Founder Bob Johnson, entitled “World Wide Nate: … [Read more...]
Quick Tips | Painless Travel With Kids
Before we get into the nitty-gritty, we need to address the elephant in the room which is that many people are put off by the thought of traveling with kids —- to the next town, let alone to another country. I’m here to tell you that traveling with children is worth it and could very well be the experience of a lifetime for you and for them. This post is to help remove some of … [Read more...]
MASHRAMANI FESTIVAL | GET YOUR MASH ON IN GUYANA
If you’ve never heard of Mashramani or Guyana, then you need to put this celebration and this country on your radar especially during the carnival season. Typically, when people think of Carnival, they think of Brazil, Trinidad, Jamaica, Barbados, and other places, but there is a lesser-known but no less thrilling and exciting cultural celebration that takes place all over … [Read more...]
The Art of Taking Vacation
If you are like me, you always have “use or lose” leave because you are too good at utilizing long weekends and holidays to get in little “vacationettes” here and there, instead of longer-duration vacays. So when the time comes to figure out what to do with your leave, you either end of up donating it or trying to plan the vacation to end all vacations. To be clear, if you end … [Read more...]