A melting pot of French, Spanish, Caribbean, West African, and many other cultures, New Orleans was a must stop on our road trip. Though I was so excited to finally be in the city known for its great music, food, and rich culture, our visit landed on a sweltering hot summer day. I thought I could […]
Culture
This Time for Seattle
In June, I took a quick weekend trip to Seattle to reunite with old friends and slowly cross off destinations from my #westcoastbestcoast travel destinations. I didn’t have enough time to do everything on my list, but I was immediately wowed by Seattle’s striking beauty. Everywhere you look, majestic skylines and mountaintops take your […]
What happens in Vegas…
…does not stay in Vegas, but rather journeys home with you in the form of precious memories and never-ending laughs. In July, I had the opportunity to attend my first ever Salsa Bachata Congress in Las Vegas. I had no idea what to expect, and I had never visited Las Vegas before. Between road-tripping with […]
Single and NOT Ready to Mingle [with Sexist, Objectifying Men]
Ever since I could listen, my mom has told me that I am independent and can be the rightful bread winner of my home. Though she grew up in a country with a prevalent gender gap, I was raised to believe that women and men are created equal and can both do anything. In college […]