How to Spend Two Fun Days in Miami Beach, FL
I first fell in love with Miami in the 80s via the show “Miami Vice.” Crockett and Tubbs were the coolest guys ever. Because of them, I spent many … Read more
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7 Reasons to Visit Turks and Caicos
There are many beautiful vacation spots in the Caribbean, but one of the most picturesque locations is Turks and Caicos. This nation is comprised of six major islands – West … Read more
What to Do When You Visit Loudoun County, Virginia
I first visited Virginia while I was a college student at Howard University. For Spring Break, five or six of us would pack into my friend’s Volkswagen Jetta and drive … Read more
A Man’s Guide to Vegas
Contrary to popular belief, Las Vegas has plenty of activities that don’t include gambling or finding a tiger in your hotel room. I’ve been to Las Vegas several times and … Read more
How To Avoid Dining Etiquette Mistakes Around the World
Because of modern transportation, the world is a much smaller place. A person can fly from New York at lunchtime and arrive in London in time for dinner. With this ability … Read more
The Carnival Vista Brings Even More Fun to Galveston, TX
As a native of Houston, TX, I spent many days in Galveston, TX. A relaxing day on the beach was only 45-minutes away (my friends and I once made it … Read more
10 Reasons to Explore Jacksonville’s African American Heritage Trail
I lived in Jacksonville, FL in the late nineties. I must admit that it wasn’t my first choice of locations. However, I knew it had to be better than the … Read more
My Experience with Surfing and Why More Black Men Should Surf
As a young boy, I never had much exposure to water sports. Sure, I’d go to the beach or a friend’s pool party, but I never participated in activities … Read more
Travel Essay: The Value of a Road Trip
Since I’ve been a dad, I’ve taken some fabulous vacations with my family. We visited Disneyland & Disney World (where we attended an exclusive preview party), Universal Studios (where we … Read more
The Bentonville Film Festival Champions Diverse Voices in Entertainment
I am fascinated by the art of filmmaking. When I watch a film, I pay attention to camera angles, color and saturation, cuts and fades, how it uses music and lighting … Read more