This week, our sister blog, The Black Blog of Travel, is ringing in the New Year with an inspiring set of posts meant to kick start resolutions for 2013. For those craving a year full of ocean-crossing, island-hopping, city-touring, and mountain-biking, the following roundup of travel necessities will ensure […]
Ohhhh the weather outside is frightful, and a margarita on the beach sounds damn delightful!
For those of us who prefer a delicious sea breeze over the gusts of wind that accompany skiing down Vermont’s seductive slopes, that time of year is quick approaching. That time when reality is […]
At last, summer is officially here! And as I sit here channeling Will Smith’s “Summertime” jam, I find myself dreaming of warm sand under my toes and sweet rays on my skin. For those of you discerning travelers planning a journey to the sun-soaked shores, here’s a summer packing list with beach essentials […]

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