As a single mother, traveling can sometimes be a challenge. But thankfully, there are now companies like Airbnb that make it easy and affordable for families to travel together. I have now used Airbnb to travel with my daughter to six different countries, and it has made our travels so much easier and more affordable. In this article, I will share my top tips for using Airbnb as a single mother who travels with her daughter. How Airbnb Has Changed…
1. Get organized. Set up your inbox and create a plan to empty it out at the end of the day. For me that means before I finish working for the day I put emails in one of 3 folders “To do,” “Doing” or “Done.” For emails that I have not had a chance to respond to, I sent a simple email which states, I have received your email and will follow up within 48 hours. Thank you.” I then…
It’s not every day that I find myself enamored by a city. I mean, I love traveling and exploring new places, but rarely do I find a city that just clicks with me in the way that Mexico City has. Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of things about CDMX that drive me crazy (more on that later), but overall, I can’t help but adore it. Some might say it’s the food (and they wouldn’t be wrong). Or the…
I am a mother who is typically traveling full-time. Any yet, during the pandemic (which is not over by the way), I have made the decision to stop traveling and stay put. For me, the decision was easy. Oh and yes, I am vaccinated. I believe in vaccinations, so if you do not, this probably is not the site for you. I believe in science and thus does not dismiss the inhumane and barbaric actions that the scientific community had…
8 Tips to Keep You Safe as a Black Woman Living Abroad It’s exciting to kick up your heels and roam the world. But for any black woman living abroad, it helps to know a few tips and tricks to stay safe. While most places you’ll visit have very friendly people, there are always a few bad seeds out there. Add to that the color of your skin and you could be an even bigger target for their scams. Wherever…
Black and Abroad: Quick and easy tips for successfully working remotely. I’m Black and Abroad and I’ve been that way for sometime. I’m an original “OG” Black Digital Nomad. And I’m also a globetrotting mama who loves to share tips and advice for being Black and Abroad with other people looking to understand how they can work from anywhere. I’ve outlined some best practices for anyone Black and abroad and trying to figure out how to better work remotely. 1.…