From left to right: 1) The February Boston weather has me missing Curacao. 2) Black History Month is bringing in some beautiful exhibits. 3) Chatting with Haneefah Wood of “Bad Dates.” 4) Have you seen my NH travel guide? 5) A little taste of my Curacao adventures. 6) It’s always happy hour somewhere.
The Strong Sister
The island of Curacao, located in the Caribbean just off the coast of Venezuela, represents a unique melding of cultures. The native inhabitants, the Amerindian Arawaks, migrated from South America 6,000 years ago. Latin American influence is still an essential part of the nation. In the 16th century, the Netherlands colonized the island, bringing their…Read More
Travel Guide: Southern New Hampshire
I grew up in Southern New Hampshire, so it was strange to go back as a tourist for my Getaway weekend. It turns out the backwoods state I knew as a child has gotten kind of hip. New Hampshire has a lot to offer, especially for nature lovers, so this is by no means a…Read More
Look Like A Local: Curacao
This year I’m launching my “Look Like a Local” campaign (#looklikealocal). For each of my trips I’ll partner with a different, accessible brand, and style their clothes to match the local trends. Last week I was in Curacao, an island off the coast of Venezuela. I partnered with new, female-run online boutique Ivy Staple to…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
A few sneak previews from my latest trip. From left to right: 1) Overlooking the unique Curacao landscape. 2) Sometimes I match my cocktails to my sunset. 3) Some of the street art in Willemstad. 4) A handmade Chichi doll painted by a local female artist. 5) Getting some sun. 6) The famous Willemstad shoreline.
A Road Trip with Zipcar
As a long-time city dweller, I don’t have a car and haven’t driven in years. But that doesn’t stop me from having adventures. I partnered with Zipcar for my road trip up to New Hampshire and I’m officially hooked on the service. Zipcar operates similarly to a car rental service, but easier. You make an account…Read More