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Category: Itineraries
Cou-Cou – A Snippet of Bajan Culture
The national dish of Barbados is Cou-Cou and Flying Fish. To make an authentic Bajan version of cou-cou, one must have corn flour, okra and an implement called a cou-cou stick (the wood stick also doubled as a corrective instrument when we were… Continue Reading “Cou-Cou – A Snippet of Bajan Culture”
Homeward Bound
“Nothing good comes without a struggle,” was my go to phrase for encouragement as I transitioned into starting my new life in a different state. A few other phrases like “change is good,” and “forward ever backward never,” has helped to propel me towards… Continue Reading “Homeward Bound”
New Digs In Two Weeks
The road trip is over, and my friend and I are back in our respective places. As I reflect on the adventure, I can truly say it was a time of discovery and relaxation, anxiety and disappointment, decisions and promises. The time flew by… Continue Reading “New Digs In Two Weeks”
One Hundred Times But Keeping My Day Job
Taking the good with the bad is a fact of life and as a blogger/itinerary planner, I must admit the processing experience has not always been ‘rosy.’ Last week I submitted my one hundredth post and it felt good to reach that milestone, but… Continue Reading “One Hundred Times But Keeping My Day Job”
Road Trip Precipitates New Life
It is often said that there is more fun and excitement when you do a road trip with someone else. Well, in my case, that is proving to be true. My gal pal and I set off on our adventure in the state of… Continue Reading “Road Trip Precipitates New Life”
Daxing International Is Out Of The Gate
Navigating through airports should not be a daunting task. Daxing International, the newest airport in Beijing, is making sure travelers traversing from one end of the terminal to the next, finds doing so as easy as ABC. The newly built star fish shaped mega… Continue Reading “Daxing International Is Out Of The Gate”
Thelma And Louise Hackers
Road trips are all about adventure and exploring the unknown in a vehicle. There is a familiar movie of two women venturing off by themselves, escaping from their norms, moving from place to place to enjoy time on the road. Even though I have… Continue Reading “Thelma And Louise Hackers”
Check the Cheque
This post will be brief but nonetheless succinct. The majority of travelers are usually short on the amount of money they have in pocket versus the amount of time they are on vacation. A fabulous getaway will definitely include bills for: accommodation, meals, entertainment,… Continue Reading “Check the Cheque”
Hurricane Dorian At Your Doorstep
In elementary school, we learned a pithy little saying which we would recite every year to remind us what season it was. It went like this, “June too soon. July stand by. August a must. September remember. October all over.” This little rhyme helped… Continue Reading “Hurricane Dorian At Your Doorstep”
Grounded For Insensitivity
The flight experience for a seasoned or first time traveler can be nerve racking depending on the circumstances. What causes most of the fear and trepidation is the dislike of air turbulence and unexpected engine troubles, but there is another anomaly that may impact… Continue Reading “Grounded For Insensitivity”
