Apparently, I’m a creature of habit. As much as I love a spontaneous travel adventure, when Daylight Savings comes sweeping through every November, I go into nesting holiday mode. After a weekend of holiday movies (thank you Hallmark channel), I’m on the couch indulging in yet another Food Network Thanksgiving Challenge. It’s 4:52pm and as… Read More Holiday Gifts for the Traveler
After a brief summer break and an epic trip to Portugal, I’m back! Dusting off the Brown Lady in Europe series seems like a great way to welcome a new season. You may remember earlier this year, I mused about what a trip to Portugal might look like… now I’m back with the scoop! Fresh… Read More How to Make the Most of Your First Trip to Lisbon
I live for a good girls trip. This particular girls trip was inspired by Netflix- Chef’s Table to be exact. The Season 6 opener profiled Executive Chef Mashama Bailey– sparking grand dreams of sweet Savannah for my girl, Jenny. Dinner at The Grey became the centerpiece for her ultimate birthday getaway. Having never been to Savannah… Read More One Perfect Day in Savannah
Nashville is all about chicken… hot chicken to be exact. If you carry hot sauce in your purse, you won’t need it in this town. They’ve got levels of heat ranging from mild to ‘shut the cluck up‘ (the atomic hot level at the legendary Hattie B’s). I found (more than) my share of good… Read More Perfect Bites (and Boots) in Nashville
In celebration of National Small Business Week, I decided to round up some of my favorite small businesses owned by Black women, to share some love with other Brown Ladies out here making magic happen! With Mother’s Day coming up, you may be looking for the perfect gift for the women in your life (including… Read More Celebrating Black Owned Businesses
Haight Street in San Francisco- iconic and well known, primarily for Haight-Ashbury, both the backdrop and star of the Summer of Love in the 1960’s. Drifters, hippies, runaways and hipsters alike gravitating towards the neighborhood ever since, for nostalgia sake, the crowd, the unique shops… the overall scene. At the other end of Haight Street,… Read More One Day in San Francisco: Lower Haight
I do realize it’s still very much spring. We’ve definitely had the April showers; I’m ready for the May flowers. But knowing that time flies, I felt like this was an appropriate time to start thinking about the long, lazy, sunny days of summer. Days at the beach, outdoor festivals. Sandals and sundresses. Bikinis and… Read More 11 Essential Beauty Products for Summer Travel
Work has taken me to Tucson a couple times in the past few months. On my first trip, I was enamored with the tall, ‘Gumby shaped’ cacti and waterfalls around the tranquil Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, a vastly different landscape than the coastal beaches I grew up near. On this quick two days in Tucson,… Read More Two Days in Tucson
You could spend weeks, months, even years exploring a place like San Francisco. I live here and still find new things to do all the time. If, however you find yourself with only one day in San Francisco, I’ve got an itinerary for you! In the past, I’ve shared both a whirlwind city tour and… Read More One Day In San Francisco: Beach to Bay
Sometimes travel happens right in your backyard. As much as I may love to explore beaches in Costa Rica or cobblestone streets in Florence, Italy– living in San Francisco gives me access to countless great meals, neighborhoods to explore and chances to play tourist. This week we’re touring one of my favorite places to wander… Read More 6 Reasons To Visit the SF Ferry Building