A beautiful end to a wonderful vacation in Charleston, South Carolina.
Category: Family
48-Hours in Charleston
Growing up in New York City, I never felt the need to learn to drive. Once I began traveling, I found that having a license might be beneficial. Unfortunately, the urge to hurry up and get my driver’s license still hasn’t quite taken root. Do I let not having a driver’s license hinder me from…
Four Years Ago …
I remember exactly where I was, what I did, and how I felt. That day is forever etched in my soul. That was the first time in my life that I was fearful being an African American woman in the country in which I was born. Below is the story of what happened on that…
Love Letter to Charleston, Part 2
After a busy day gallivanting around Savannah and arriving back at our hotel around 10 pm, my mom and I slept in on our third day in Charleston. Since, it was Saturday, we decided to start our day with brunch at Hominy Grill. Hominy Grill, since closed, was known for its hominy-style grits and its…
Day Trip to Savannah, GA 2013
Every time my mom and I visit Charleston, we always take a day trip to Savannah, GA. Situated 108 miles from each other, Savannah can be easily accessed by car if you take US-17 S to I-95 S for 2 hours. If you don’t drive, like me or my mom, another way to get to…
Love Letter to Charleston, SC
I love traveling to new places, but there are some places that tug at my heart and beckon me to come back. Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA are two of those places. I first visited Charleston, SC in 2013. After having visited San Francisco for the third time, my mom and I decided that Charleston…
Title: Lovely Sunset
Story: I absolutely adore watching the sun set. I especially love to view it as it sets over a body of water. This image was capture watching the sun set over the Pacific Ocean. As I was getting out of a car, I was astounded at the amazing colors painted across the landscape and mesmerized…
Title: Bernini’s Medusa
Story: Whenever I am in San Francisco, I try to visit the Legion of Honor at Land’s End. The Legion, and the area surrounding the Legion, is absolutely gorgeous. On a clear day, you can see an amazing view of the Golden Gate Bridge. During one visit to the Legion, The Medusa by Gian Lorenzo…
Title: Golden Gate Bridge 75th Anniversary Fireworks
Story: In 2012, my mother, sister, nephew and I took a trip to San Francisco for my mother’s birthday. It was just pure luck that while we were there, it was the 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge. On the anniversary, San Francisco put on a major show with music and fireworks. From our…
Cobb Salad at Luka’s
Story: I love San Francisco. Having traveled there six times, I always like to visit old and new places. I also try to plan a day trip to Oakland, which is just a short ferry ride or BART ride from San Francisco. On my third visit to San Francisco, my mom and I made a…
Savory Sweet Neat 