Reflections

May 311 min read

The Portuguese Word with No English Translation

There's a concept among Black Brazilians that I can't quite translate from Portuguese to English. It is the verb 'aquilombar'...

Feb 12, 20202 min read

Using Your Tourism Dollars to Fight Economic Injustice

Tourism is wealth redistribution, and the power is literally in your hands to direct wealth to deserving communities.

Jan 8, 20208 min read

Travel As Escape: A Reflection on My Unhappiness

I once wrote that travel is not my escapism. And now I feel like a hypocrite. April 2019 My mom came to help me get settled into my new...

Jan 14, 20191 min read

How You Can Incorporate Sustainable Tourism Into Your Next Trip

Those that engage in sustainable tourism seek to lessen their negative impact on the environment and local culture, while helping to generat

Nov 19, 20186 min read

Afro-Latin America, and What You Need to Know

What is Afro-Latin America? Afro-Latin America comprises the regions of Latin America where significant groups of people of known African...

Feb 5, 20183 min read

Finding Joy Through Transformative Travel

Transformative travel requires an intention, and often times, requires significant efforts in planning. Transformative travel will not just

Jan 5, 20185 min read

Biggy Smalls & Faking It Until You Make It

Faking it is a form of practicing and signaling. By emulating the roles, actions and demeanors of that person that you want to be, you inher

Oct 10, 20174 min read

100+ Hours to Craft A Great Travel Itinerary

Much of my research happens on the ground too. I believe in engaging with locals in order to create the greatest travel experience. Think ab