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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'...
May 31, 20241 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.
Feb 12, 20202 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 8, 20208 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
Jan 14, 20191 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...
Nov 19, 20186 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
Feb 5, 20183 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
Jan 5, 20185 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
Oct 10, 20174 min read
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