Do people still say Chi-Town? Did you know that Chicago’s founder is black? Why did I not know about Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable? Born in Haïti, he founded a trading post along the Chicago River which later became a chartered city in 1837. Love this! It was my third time in the windy city, but…
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Another SL birthday! This time, a milestone San Francisco treat! I love girls trips. Especially appreciated the opportunity to take time to honor one of my favorite people and also get to know her other besties better. I don’t always get to play tourist is SF so that’s a nice boon too. Realized, I’m going…
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Beaching. Malling (not shown). Safaring. Had a fantastic time DXB! Can’t wait to go back. Taken on November 3, 2017 wondering how vacation time flies by so fast. —
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Oh hello again Dubai. Fancy seeing you again…five years later. This time for my cousin’s 40th and a mini-family reunion. Love him and grateful that I get to share amazing experiences around the world with our little family travel club. Donned on our matching shirts and literally walked in the desert. We were trying to…
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Find part 1 here. Taken on Tuesday, September 29, 2017 while getting the best of both worlds with city life and natural wonders. Early flight from LAX to PDX. Super interesting airport. There were live performers singing and playing and selling their music all before 10a AND prices at the airport legally cannot be…
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Went to Cave Creek, Arizona near Phoenix for a quick trip. Established as a gold mining town and stopping point for the U.S. Cavalry in the mid 1870s, it is supposed to boast a “Wild, Wild West” vibe. But didn’t really get to experience the local flavor, especially with the 100+ degrees going on (even…
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