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Addicted to the Bahamian Conch

Visiting the Bahamas soon? To be officially initiated, you’ll have to indulge in the quintessential Bahamian delicacy, the sexy Conch. The Queen Conch, pronounced “Conk” (not “Conch”) is a large clam-like creature that is native to the Atlantic Ocean (from Brazil all the way north to the Bermudas). Though the Conch is becoming commercially extinct in …

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Secluded, Raw Beauty: Rancho San Lucas Resort

Cabo San Lucas has been a long-time favorite destination for many Americans and Canadians, especially those traveling from the west coast. I can certainly see why after having spent some time there in the past year. In a sense, it’s like you haven’t left southern California with its similar sunny, pacific, desert landscape but with …

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Neococo Empowers & Employs Refugee Women

Late last year, I had the fateful opportunity to meet the lovely Amrita Thadani over some Rosé on a Friday Jazz night at LACMA. Amrita is the founder of an ethical, fair trade and locally branded clothing company which employs refugee women and women of domestic violence. Neococo was founded in Fall 2017 as a …

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Should Travel Bloggers “Get Political”?

Should Travel Bloggers “get political” on their Travel and Social Media posts? Should writers, influencers, celebrities, doctors or teachers? Frankly, I think this is a silly, even stupid question. To be candid, I’m not one that necessarily believes that there are no ‘stupid questions’ in life. But I’m here to answer why I think that …

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Essential Packing Tips for Solo Women Travelers

Essential Packing Tips for Solo Women Travelers Packing is an essential step for any trip, domestic or abroad. But when you’re going on a solo journey, it’s not enough to pack as you normally would for a weekend beach getaway. The smallest nuisances can magnify when you’re alone, and the last thing you want is …

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Jai Jagat Tour Spreading Love from India to the US

In January 2017, I spent 2 weeks learning about the non-profit work by Manav Sadhna in Ahmedabad, Gujarat State of India. The NGO, with it’s base out of Gandhi’s Ashram, is a support base for the underprivileged population in Ahmedabad. There is a large presence of their Seva (selfless work) in the 6+ slum neighborhoods throughout …

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