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10 Must-Have Latinx-Owned Products to Pack for Your Summer Vacation

Nicole YoungJune 17, 2022

by Nicole YoungJune 17, 202201406

It’s almost officially summer which means more sunlight, beach days, and glowing skin. Maybe you have plans to travel to another country or stay local and hit up your favorite rooftop bars by the beach. But once summer hits, we...

Lifestyle

10 Latina Travelers Showing Us the World on Instagram

Nicole YoungMay 6, 2022

by Nicole YoungMay 6, 202202273

There’s no doubt that Instagram has allowed us to travel virtually to destinations we’ve only ever dreamed of. We can simply sign on and jet off to new places, experience new cultures, check out new foods, and get inspired to...

Family

10 Reasons to Travel With Your Kids

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonFebruary 12, 2020July 22, 2020

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonFebruary 12, 2020July 22, 202002267

Long before my husband and I had children, we planned to see the world. Long before I was married, I had a goal of traveling as much as I could once I was an adult. I always knew that...

Culture

The Best Travel Destinations for Women of Color in 2020

Johanna FerreiraJanuary 23, 2020July 20, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraJanuary 23, 2020July 20, 202002801

Since the weather outside is certainly still frightful, there is no better time than now to plan your next tropical getaway. More than ever before, people of color based in the United States are traveling beyond our borders to experience...

Culture

Afro-Panameña Diva Green Creates Green Book for a Diasporic Traveler

janelmartinezNovember 29, 2019July 16, 2020

by janelmartinezNovember 29, 2019July 16, 202001546

Diva Green is continuing in the legacy of Harlem-based postal worker Victor Hugo Green. Creator of The Negro Motorist Green Book, commonly known as the Green Book, Green provided Black travelers with a guide to reach their destinations safely. When Green,...

Lifestyle

13 Reasons to Fly Out of Your Comfort Zone

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiOctober 6, 2019July 24, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiOctober 6, 2019July 24, 202001920

Life is about embarking on adventures, experiencing moments, and learning so much along the way. It is easy to fall into a day-to-day rut, even though we truly want to branch out, have fun, and try something new. However, these...

News and Entertainment

Latin America Warns About Traveling to U.S. After Mass Shootings

Araceli CruzAugust 6, 2019July 29, 2020

by Araceli CruzAugust 6, 2019July 29, 202001331

Tourists from all over the world are being warned that if they travel to the United States, their lives may be in danger because our country is prone to mass shootings. The latest travel warning comes from two Latin countries:...

Lifestyle

25 Beautiful Destinations in Latin America You Should Visit

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJuly 20, 2019August 3, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJuly 20, 2019August 3, 202008028

We are in the midst of summer and you might still be figuring out where to take the fam for a vacation, where to head for a fun girls’ trip, or where to celebrate your love for a destination wedding...

Lifestyle

7 Latinx Owned Businesses You Need to Check Out in Charlotte

Johanna FerreiraJuly 1, 2019August 1, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraJuly 1, 2019August 1, 202004402

For over a decade I have visited my family on the outskirts of Charlotte, North Carolina for holidays and family get-togethers. And for over a decade I wondered: What the heck was my family doing there? Sure, the cost...

Lifestyle

How to Avoid Getting Sick on Your Next Flight

Johanna FerreiraJune 20, 2019August 5, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraJune 20, 2019August 5, 202004244

Ever since Britney Spears released her “Toxic” music video I have been searching all of the travel websites for that exact airline. The closest thing I got was a flight to Cancun on AeroMexico with two shots of tequila....

News and Entertainment

Cardi B Shows Support For Dominican Republic Amid Travel Worries

Araceli CruzJune 20, 2019August 5, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 20, 2019August 5, 202001993

People are freaking out about traveling to the Dominican Republic, at least that’s been the hysteria on social media lately. Yes, nine people have died, but these deaths occurred within months. The FBI is looking into the issue, but it...

News and Entertainment

47 People Allege They Got Violently Sick in the Dominican Republic

Araceli CruzJune 19, 2019August 5, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 19, 2019August 5, 202002157

Things in the Dominican Republic are getting a bit out of hand. American tourists are dying while on vacation. In the past year, nine tourists have died — and while that may not seem like a lot, it’s the way...