Lifestyle
SPOTLIGHT ON NEW ZEALAND: Weeks in a Winnebago (Part 3 of 3)
If you are looking for a travel destination that has it all, then look no further than New Zealand and while you're there you should serious consider a campervan rental to make the most of the surroundings. For those with an adventurous spirit, an appreciation of the...
Book Review: Bloom – A Journey to Self Love
Disclaimer: I was provided a copy of this book from the author to facilitate this review. As always, all opinions are my own and are not influenced in any way. The Facts: BLOOM: A Journey to Self-Love, Poetry and Prose by Brittany Traveste, Cover Art Alvin Epps,...
5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Camping via Winnebago Experience (Part 1 of 3)
I very recently had the pleasure of traveling through the majority of New Zealand for slightly over two weeks by Winnebago aka Camper Van aka RV (recreational vehicle), and in my case a supped-up van (meaning it wasn't that big), which I shared with two other fully...
BLOGGER OF THE MONTH: LIA WORLD TRAVELER
Traveling is in my blood, and has been a part of my life even as a child. It all started with my maternal grandfather when he became a contractor with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). He worked for USAID for several years during which he...
Solid As A Rock
CEO of Black-owned footwear company, ROCKDEEP INC, on balancing entrepreneurship, community, and family What is an entrepreneur? Everyone I know these days call themselves an entrepreneur or have someone in their immediate circle who is an entrepreneur. However, the...
Here’s Why It’s Okay to Take Time for Yourself
We are all busy people and this is a busy world. We are mothers, fathers, parents, sisters, brothers, cousins, grandchildren, professionals, friends, and so many other roles. We make time for the people and things that matter most to us and often at the expense of...
Fallen – A Memorial Day Tribute to Black American Soldiers
When you find yourself traveling to tourist destinations such as France, Germany, Vietnam, Korea, or anywhere there has been conflict, take a moment to recognize that you are standing on hallowed ground; marked and unmarked memorials. Do your research in advance so...
A Dozen Great Ways to Keep Your Relationship Fresh
As I reflect on my relationship (which I have been in now for over 16 years, more than a 1/3 of my life), I am so grateful for the fact that it doesn't feel that long. In fact, the longer we're in it, the better it gets. And as I take a step back to reflect, there are...
Meet Goodr: A New App Offering Solutions to Feed the Hungry Using Food Industry Surplus
First the Facts: Every year in the United States, 35 million tons of food is thrown out, how wasteful!! Americans throw away approximately $165 billion worth of food each year, according to a study by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). The cost to taxpayers...