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The Gulf Coast’s Best Kept Secret: Ship Island, Mississippi
Mississippi is one of the most underrated states in the USA. I’ll admit, in the ten years I’ve lived in Louisiana, I’ve driven through it countless times on my way east, but I’ve never really taken the time to explore it. This summer, I vowed to explore more of my own backyard in the Gulf Coast region and discover all the amazing hidden gems it’s got to offer. Ship Island, Mississippi definitely fits that category! If you’re in the Gulf Coast or planning a trip in the future, take a day and explore the Gulf Coast’s best kept secret—Ship Island, Mississippi. Located just an hour’s drive from New Orleans along I-10, Mississippi’s…
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Off the Beaten Path in Florida: A Guide to Visiting Secluded Beaches and Pristine Springs
When I think of Florida the first two things that pop into my head are Disneyworld and Miami Beach. However, I was looking to have a more off the beaten path Florida experience. I had no idea what amazing natural attractions Florida had to offer. There are so many remote places in Florida that are perfect for a secluded getaway. If you love the outdoors, kayaking, SUP, diving, and camping…you seriously need to check out Florida’s amazing natural side. Get off the beaten path in Florida I already love being out in nature. Hiking, exploring beautiful beaches, kayaking, scuba diving… the list of outdoor adventures I’m checking off my bucket list just…
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How to Plan A Socially Distanced Trip
As many places around the world are reopening to varying degrees with countries opening their borders and domestic travel amping up, many of us are looking at the prospect of resuming our travels. However, as the rules seem to change by the day, planning a trip can be confusing and a little overwhelming right now. Travel has always been such an integral part of my life. Growing up, I can remember my mom taking us on spontaneous weekend road-trips all the time. Since I started teaching, I’ve traveled somewhere pretty much every single school break I’ve had. Flash forward to spring 2020—from lockdowns to stay-at-home orders, this year has been full of some crazy…
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Weekend Guide: How to Spend 2 Days in Miami
Can’t decide between a beach trip or a city break? In Miami you can have both! Here’s how to spend 2 days in Miami. Miami, you’ve stolen my heart! I visited for the first time March 2018, and I can’t stop coming back at least once or twice a year! When I’m looking for some fun in the sun, Miami is my number one choice for a weekend away! For me, it’s just an hour and a half nonstop flight from New Orleans. I can easily leave on a Friday evening after work and be back Sunday night in time to make it to work on Monday morning. It’s a quick…
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Weekend Guide to Big Bend National Park
Updated 3/14/2023 Compared to the crowds found in more popular national parks such as Zion and Yosemite, Big Bend National Park is much more sparsely populated. To be honest, I hadn’t considered it, or had even heard of it, until my dad moved to nearby Midland, Texas. When I took a trip to visit him over the Thanksgiving holiday, we spent the weekend exploring Big Bend National Park. Big Bend is the ultimate hidden gem of the Nation Parks Service. Best time of year to visit This depends on your tolerability of heat and cold, but fall and spring are the ideal times to visit. There won’t be too much rain or…
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16 Amazing Black Women in Travel You Need to Follow Now!
Travel is such an amazing experience that opens up our perspective when we learn from people around the world—especially when we learn from people who come from different cultures and backgrounds than us. This is why I am so passionate about traveling! While I’ve been homebound for the longest time in the past 5 years, I’m making an effort to continue learning in this way by reading the experiences of other bloggers sharing their travel stories and experiences. Here are a few bad-ass, amazing black women in travel that I follow and admire. They all inspire me so much! I love reading their stories and learning from their experiences. While this list is by…
