Charlotte, North Carolina ~ "Carolina blue this, Carolina blue kicks!" Whatever Jay-Z said in his lyrics! Haha! Charlotte, North Carolina, has always been on my travel list, but I never got an opportunity to visit until one of my friends had her birthday celebration...

Two Nights In Barcelona ~ I was invited to Barcelona by a dear friend of mine, who I was supposed to meet in Paris initially, but I was unable to make that part of the trip. Nonetheless, I was able to fly to Barcelona, Spain, from the U.S. for two nights and had an...

Road Trip To Maine ~  Road Tripping in the summer is always a good idea! You can roll down your windows to feel the breeze and enjoy the natural scenery while driving. Also, you can bring a carload of snacks and make pit stops along the way to your destination to...

Bali ~ In continuation from my other articles on Southeast Asia, Bali was the last stop on our tour of this region.  I was very distraught that we didn't get to stay in this fantastic place longer. We were only there for two days, so we couldn't soak up all that Bali...

Singapore ~ If I had the opportunity, I honestly would move away from the U.S. and stay in Singapore. The modern city-state or island country is so prosperous, beautiful, and clean! It's a bit expensive because the Singapore dollar is close to the U.S. dollar, but...

Cartagena, Colombia ~   Cartagena, one of the largest city in Colombia, has such a diverse, rich culture and history; no wonder it remains on the top travel destination list, and it's a very affordable place to take a trip. My friends and I got a deal for $399...

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam ~ Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, has a long and complicated history that mostly has been overshadowed by the Vietnam War with the United States and other countries. It was a very tragic and complex war that badly affected both...

Chicago, Illinois ~ With all the bad news we've heard lately in the national media about Chicago, you would wonder why someone would want to visit there.  It even was given the nickname, "Chiraq"  comparing it to the war zone in Iraq with all the violence and murders...

Siem Reap, Cambodia ~ After Phuket, my next stop on my tour of Southeast Asia was to Siem Reap, Cambodia to see the temples of Angkor, the most famous tourist attraction in Cambodia. Siem Reap, which is the capital of the country, is a trendy destination with many...

Phuket ~ Thailand is always a great place to visit with many provinces to explore; one is the island of Phuket: famous for its beaches, high-end resorts, and restaurants. The first time I went to Thailand, I stayed in Bangkok, and it was a pleasant experience despite...

12 hours in Dubai ~   Dubai, a city in the United Arab Emirates, has been gaining popularity as one of the top listed travel destinations for some years now. It has everyone talking about the city. In fact, Dubai will have a world expo in 2020 to showcase what it...

ITALY ~ Last year on my way to Egypt, I had a layover in Rome for about four to six hours. I asked around to see if there were any short tours I could do, but there were none available to get me back in time for my next flight. I said to myself that day, "It's okay,...

Boston ~ I've never been to Boston before, so I decided to take a brief road trip there this past Halloween.  I can tell you that staying for one day was not enough to see what all this city has to offer; however, I did discover quite a bit.  I stayed at a hotel...

Egypt We all have been asked this question before, “If there was a dream vacation you could go on, where would it be?” Well, this destination was always on my bucket list and I finally got the chance to check it off! Egypt, as you know, is well-known for its history...

Road Trip To Cananda ~ Since the country of Canada is celebrating its 150th anniversary, my friend and I decided to take a road trip there last weekend. Being in such close proximity to Canada, I had to make the journey. I've wanted to do this for the longest, and I...

DENVER ~ Heard many good things about Denver, so I ventured there to see for myself. However, I didn't get a chance to explore and hike in the Rocky Mountains, but there is always next time! Here are some things I discovered to do and check out while in Denver: Make...

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC What was supposed to be a girl's trip celebrating one of my friend's birthday, turned out to be my first solo travel to a foreign country. It was an unforgettable experience that taught me so much.  I learned a lot about myself. There is just...

Pennsylvania: Bear Creek Village ~ This past weekend I went on a trip to Pennsylvania. I went to two locations Albrightsville and Bear Creek Village. In Albrightsville, I tried paintballing for the first time at a place called "Skirmish."  I absolutely loved it and...

Jamaica In the voice of Damian Marley, "Jamaica, Jamaicaaaa" from the titled song "Welcome to Jamrock." "Greetings," "Blessings," and "Wah Gwaan." Yes, Jamaica! I have always felt a connection to you! Even when I first moved to New York, not knowing anyone, it was...

  Thailand ~ Bangkok Bangkok, Thailand was an adventure of a lifetime. Let me start by telling you how this came to be. My two companions Carmia and Shennell booked their trip to Bangkok through Groupon for a good deal, so I decided to join them, not knowing they...

Cusco, Peru ~ I just came back from a six-day "on-the-go" trip with Gate 1 Travel to Cusco, Peru with my friend Monica. Gate 1 meant every word when they said on-the-go. I was totally exhausted by the end of the trip, however, I would do again if I could. I had such...

Houston, Texas ~ If you are ever in Houston, Texas a pedal party is something you want to experience! I definitely got a workout for that day as my best friend (who was the birthday girl), a couple of others, and I pedaled our way to different bars. It was very...

Washington, D.C. ~ Where laws are made and history is saved, the capital (Washington, D.C.) of the United States was the place I traveled to in late August for a getaway weekend. I visited Washington, D.C. before with my father when I was younger but never got a...

Los Angeles, California ~ Los Angeles, California was the other place I went to for a vacation, besides Fort Lauderdale. This was my second time there, and I had so much fun! California is such a beautiful place that everyone should visit at least once in their...

Fort Lauderdale, Florida ~ I recently took a week vacation and Fort Lauderdale was one of my stops. I've been to Florida many times, but never this location. I didn't get to explore everything because of time constraints.  I was there mainly for my little sister's...

Manassas, Virginia ~ As the saying goes "Go back to your roots," is exactly what I did when I visited Manassas, Virginia.  A beautiful, small town where my father grew up. There are many things to explore as you can see in my photos, and the town is rich with history....

New Orleans, Louisiana ~ There is no place like HOME ~ New Orleans, Louisiana! ❤ You got to love New Orleans! So many things to discover and plenty of food to eat! It's a place with a rich history and culture that everyone should see! Trust me, you will fall head over...