It sneaks up on me every year and in a flash it’s over. Twenty eight days, packed with amazing events, film screenings, pop-up shops and exhibitions. To celebrate Black History Month is like the shortest of sprints; every second counts. It goes by much too fast- a whirlwind that gives me FOMO, every.single.year. This year,… Read More 9 Fun Ways To Celebrate Black History Month
In December, I got the chance to tag along with little sister KT, on a work trip to Arizona. Having never been to Scottsdale before, I jumped at the chance. Coming into the trip, I was vaguely aware of Scottsdale as a place with a vibrant art and food scene; definitely on my list to… Read More 5 Fun Things to Do in Scottsdale
It’s been dark outside for what seems like hours (it’s 5:57pm). Holiday baking challenges have me glued to the Food Network. Should I try to brine a turkey this year? Lifetime and the Hallmark channel have started showing movies where the single woman takes a fake fiancé home for Christmas so her family won’t think… Read More Holiday Gift Ideas for the Traveler
A vibrant neighborhood, bustling with activity and home to a variety of shops, restaurants and hidden gems- Hayes Valley is the perfect place to explore if you have one day in San Francisco. Maybe you’ve been to San Francisco before and seen all the usual tourist spots and you want to explore a neighborhood that… Read More One Day in San Francisco: Hayes Valley
Outdoor festivals are among my favorite things about Summer. Sunny warm days, streets closed to traffic, live music wafting from stages, the smell of grilling meat in the air. A slow wander through booths displaying art, clothes and jewelry. Discovering gems in your own backyard, supporting local artists and vendors. Appreciating the slower pace and… Read More Bay Area Festival Finds
This week brings us to the final location in the Brown Lady in Europe series. After an awesome few days exploring Naples and Capri, we head for the last city on our #flirty40 adventure… Rome! With only two days in Rome, there’s no way you can see everything- not even close. With that said, you… Read More How to Make the Most of Two Days in Rome
After the madness that was our brief stop in Positano, this week in the Brown Lady in Europe series, we get acquainted with Naples. Though it was an unexpected stop on our journey, I was excited about my first trip to Naples and ready to explore. Welcome to Naples! Since we had planned to spend… Read More 3 Reasons You Should Make a Trip to Naples
The Brown Lady in Europe series continues this week, as we say a tearful goodbye to Paris and head for Italy! TK and I agreed that since there were so many places that we wanted to explore in Italy, we would spend the majority of our three week trip in various parts of the country. … Read More 5 Awesome Things to Do in Florence