Travel Precautions

Everyone's travel experience is different, so despite what other travelers might advise, travel precautions need to be considered. Whether you are an experienced traveler or not, taking travel...

Do We Still Need Black Travel Guides?

There is no denying the black travel movement that has emerged over the past few years. I recently visited the National Museum of African American History and culture in Washington, DC, and as a...

Ultimate Great Smoky Mountains National Park Guide

Great Smoky Mountains National Park rests upon a ridge of forest that straddles the borders of North Carolina and Tennessee. World-renowned for its plant and animal life diversity, the beauty of its...

Traveling To The U.S.? Be Careful

The U.S. is supposed to be the richest, most developed country in the world. But, unfortunately, it has some serious flaws. While it's a great place for vacationers, there are some things you need to...

How to Get the Legalities Out of the Way Before a Trip Abroad

When you're planning a trip, the last thing you want to worry about is legal paperwork. However, if you don't take care of the legalities ahead of time, you could find yourself in trouble while on...

The Istanbul Shoe Shine Scam

Our hotel was 2 blocks form Taksim Square, a hot bed of restaurants in Istanbul, so we walked out for dinner. On the way back to our hotel, an intererent shoe shine guy was walking just a head of us...