Even though Old Town Alexandria is just a stone’s throw away from Washington, DC, I had never ventured across the Potomac River to Old Town to explore its cobblestone streets. This past August, though, since…
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Travel in the Time of COVID-19
And I thought pre-2020 travel was cumbersome. My decision to leave Grenada in July wasn’t one that I took lightly. But, after much deliberation and preparation, I was ready. And, I had important…
UPDATED: Grenada COVID-19 Entry Guidelines
Grenada COVID-19 Entry Guidelines. Last Updated: November 18, 2021 Grenada is open for visitors! Here’s a little “what you need to know” about Grenada’s COVID-19 entry guidelines. Disclaimer: this blog post is a…
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide To Playing Pretty Mas
As an avid mas player with more than 25 years of carnival experience, one of the first questions I get when I make new online friends is “how do I get a pretty outfit like…
Magic of Carnival: Trinidad Inspired Cupcakes
I fell in love with Olatunji’s song ‘Thankful’ the moment I heard it. Even now, weeks after Trinidad Carnival, I find myself spontaneously bursting into song, belting out the lyrics as I walk around the…
Trinidad Carnival 2020: The Greatest Show On Earth
Trinidad Carnival: The Greatest Show on Earth I got my first taste of Trinidad carnival in 2005. I was 17 years old and in Trinidad during the carnival season to have my wisdom teeth…
Grown-up Gap Year Adventures: A Quick Guide
If I were to ask you about taking a gap year, you, like I did, are probably going to think, “that’s young people ting.” You’re probably imagining teenagers delaying the start of university or a…
Queenstown, NZ: Anything But Ordinary
I should’ve known that Queenstown, NZ was going to be anything but ordinary from the time I sat on the Air New Zealand flight leaving Christchurch. My first clue? We were delayed because of a…
New Zealand Inspired Cupcakes
Continuing with the destination cupcake series, this time we are headed to the other side of the world for Destination Kiwi aka New Zealand inspired cupcakes. The inspiration for this destination cupcake series actually came…
6 Easygoing Activities in Christchurch
After a 3.5 hour ferry ride crossing the Cook Strait and an almost 8 hour train journey along the pacific coast, I finally arrived in Christchurch, the South Island’s largest city. There are so many…