I recently spent a long weekend in Puerto Vallarta and did something I haven’t done in years – stayed in a resort. Since trying out Airbnb a few years ago, I hadn’t ventured back into the land of hotels for personal travel. After my first time - a …
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5 Tips for Traveling with Natural Hair
As I am getting ready to take offfor Puerto Vallarta for a long weekend of fun in the sun, I am reminded of the joys of traveling curly. I’m serious! Since transitioning to natural hair a few years ago, quickly grew to love my hair and can’t imagine …
Exploring San Diego – A Long Weekend of Food & Fun
This post is long overdue, but I had such a great weekend in San Diego about a month ago, that the experience is stuck in my mind. Rodney and I love visiting places we can explore on foot, and this city has so much to offer! Here’s a look at our …
An Urban Oasis: The Sequoia Bayview Trail
Did you know there are many hiking trails right in Oakland? While I do like to get out and explore the bay area and California trails, one of my favorite trails is right here in Oakland. The Sequoia Bayview Trail, apart of Joaquin Miller Park, is a …
Mexico City: Traveling While Black
First and foremost, I highly recommend Mexico City for any traveler! After spending a week in this massive and beautiful city, it has already climbed back up to the top my travel list. From the food to the historical sites and architecture, it was …
Bay Area Day Trip: Hike to Alamere Falls
This weekend, Rodney and I - and some of our friends headed up to Point Reyes to tackle the hike to Alamere Falls. I’d heard great things about this hike and really it’s hard for me to turn down any hike that will take me along the coast and then to …
A Guide: One Week in Mexico City
When I learned my friends were getting married in Mexico, I just knew this was the perfect opportunity to extend the trip into a longer vacation. And we did just that, turned a weekend trip into a week-long stay in Mexico City. Looking back on …
SF Must Do – Treasure Island Treasurefest
If you are remotely interested in crafts, antiques, independent shops, or food trucks, the Treasure Island Treasurefest is the event for you. The monthly flea market turned festival on the famous Treasure Island brings together vendors with a crowd …