Being an international traveler is such an exciting thing these days what with all of the new resources coming out courtesy of our mobile phones and the Internet. It’s important, if you’re going to be moving about in the world, to know what is going on outside of your own home country. As I prepare … Continue reading Going Global with Massive Open Online Courses at EdX
Civil unrest. Political protests. Terrorist threats. Embassy closures. Anti-American Sentiment With all of these things going on in the world, one must ask themselves “Why travel?” Well, to start us off, I thought it time to explain what I mean when I say “People of Color”. The term “People of color” is a direct translation … Continue reading Why It Is An Imperative That People of Color Travel The World
“If you’re black, America’s like the uncle who paid your way through college…but molested you.” Chris Rock *********************************************************************************************************** Trayvon Martin: le suspect acquitté leFigaro.fr (France) **** George Zimmerman acquitted in Trayvon Martin case Neighbourhood watch leader walks free from Florida court after jury finds him not guilty over death of 17-year-old Guardian.co.uk (United Kingdom) **** … Continue reading International Reactions to the Trayvon Martin Case
The 16th Annual Black Boaters’ Summit – August 1 to August 11, 2013 Every summer for the last fifteen years an event has taken place that celebrates the adventurous spirit and island history of people of color. The 16th Annual Black Boaters’ Summit, which sets sail this year from August 1 through August 11, is … Continue reading Black Boaters’ Summit 2013: Sailing and Emancipation in the British Virgin Islands
Expedition Denali For the last nineteen days, eleven determined people of color from six different cities, have been undertaking the first ever all-African American team climb to the top of North America: a climb to the top of Denali in Alaska. Also known as Mt. McKinley, Denali is the highest peak on the North American … Continue reading Making History. Building a Legacy. All African American Expedition Denali
What is happening in Brazil? Over a million people are protesting. They are in the streets in over 100 Brazilian cities and they are not going away despite a strong police presence. It’s a true Brazilian uprising. The first ever of its kind. It’s Brazilian Winter. True, Brazilians have been known for civil protests, but … Continue reading Brazilian Winter: June 2013
I’m really excited about taking off on this trip next May 2014. To create my itinerary for my grand tour this time around, I have the assistance of my trusty laptop. Imagine, the last time I took this trip, the Internet was not even invented yet. My, my. It’s interesting all that has changed in … Continue reading The Art of Itinerary: 25 Countries in 60 Days by Train
Back to Basics Travel It’s been 25 years since I went backpacking through Europe. Well, not really backpacking. I’m not the hardcore backpacking sort of girl, but certainly all I took was a very small suitcase. The trip was in turns glorious, adventurous, exhilarating, challenging, and terrifying, and expanded my world far beyond my limited … Continue reading TBB Escapade 2014: Eurail through Europe – 25 Countries in 60 Days
Viva Italia! The nation known for the Roman empire, fabulous food, incredible fashion and big ticket automobiles has taken a quantum leap forward in its evolution and has appointed its first Black political bigwig and get this…it’s a woman! That’s a two-fer of which not many nations can boast. Placing a Black woman in … Continue reading Bravo Italia! Italy has its First Black Political Leader
Your eyes follow the path of any airplane in the sky. The palm of your left hand itches non-stop portending an upcoming journey is in your future. You can’t get enough of watching House Hunters International on HGTV and you just bought the full five level French language program from Rosetta Stone. You’ve got Expedia … Continue reading The Travel Bug
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