Washington, D.C. in December

Why fly to Washington, D.C., in December? Winter Break began Saturday, so I booked a flight. Besides, I wanted to visit the Natural Museum of African American History and Culture again. My hotel was within walking distance of the museum. I also wanted to finish Christmas shopping in Alexandria, Virginia.

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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York was on my bucket list forever. Did you know there are websites dedicated to addressing your bucket list desires? I evaluated my list and adjusted my plans for 2021 because I was determined to attend the parade as soon as the world opened.

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My Solo Road Trip to Hershey, Pennsylvania

This post is about my solo road trip to Hershey, Pennsylvania. Do you know about the theme park and spa in Hershey, Pennsylvania? I added the trip to Hershey to my bucket list. I woke up early Saturday morning and mapped out my entire solo road trip in three hours.

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Black Women's Expo Atlanta

Black Women’s Expo Atlanta

Every year I debate if I will stop by the Black Women’s Expo (BWE) Chicago, and I always decide not to attend. However, I learned Atlanta is hosting BWE. Will I attend? Because I believe BWE is a great event, I booked a flight to Atlanta and purchased a ticket.

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5 Steps You Can Take to Save Money to Travel

I will share five steps to save money to travel. Before I list the steps, I will share my goal for 2022 to earn a companion pass with Southwest Airlines. I surpassed the 2021 goal; I achieved A-List Preferred. Before you follow the five steps, think about your 2022 goals.

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6 Ways I Use My Amex Platinum Card to Travel

I will share 6 ways I use my Amex Platinum card to travel. I want to help you understand why I carry the Platinum card. My relationship with Amex started in 2001, and we are still together in 2025. I started with green, moved to gold, then moved to platinum.

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