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A Perfect Long Weekend in Philadelphia: Food, Music, and Black Joy

Philadelphia is one of the first places I traveled solo as a young adult. This time, years later, I was going to The Roots Picnic for the first time to experience artists like Jill Scott, Fantasia, Lil Wayne, and of course The Roots live. I hadn’t been to the City of Brotherly Love in a bit, so I had a chance to visit new spots like Sampan and old favorites like Reading Terminal Market.

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In Bloom: Carlsbad Flower Fields

Just the thought of flowers makes me happy, but imagine 55 acres of nothing but exquisite blooms. I was in heaven. For $23 per person, it’s a stunning place to grab great photos and enjoy a beautiful day of fresh air and flowers with family and friends.

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High Point Market: The Largest Home Furnishings Trade Show in the World

All I needed to hear was furniture and art to know that I wanted to go to High Point Market in North Carolina this year. I was attending in support of my cousin Norman Wyatt Jr., an artist and designer who debuted his premier furniture collection of over 150 items with StyleCraft Home Collection. Unbeknownst to me, nearly 80,000 people gather every year at this event to admire and consume collections and pieces from artists and designers around the world.

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Elegant Cuizines: Richmond’s Best West African Fine Dining

Elegant Cuizines is a completely dairy-free restaurant that also caters to the vegan and gluten free communities. Chef Headen’s recipes are vegetable heavy and soy, salt, and sugar free. If you’re thinking no to all of that, rethink your presumptions. Immediately. This collection of dishes will outmatch some of your most coveted favorites from any other restaurant and, on top of that, will be infinitely healthier for you.

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Soaring into 30: Tandem Skydiving for Black Women

I wanted to step into thirty pushing the limits of courage and what better way to do that than to cross off a bucket list item with a thrilling skydiving adventure.

As I free fell through the sky for 45-55 seconds, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of liberation wash over me. The rush of adrenaline, the moment you leap, the wind in your face—it's an experience unlike any other.

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Three Days in Texas: Things To Do in Dallas & Denton

On a trip to Dallas and Denton, you might find yourself wowed at amazing sportsmanship showcased at the Cowtown Coliseum Stockyards Championship Rodeo, buying beautifully crafted fine leather goods at Wilkinson’s, or grabbing a delicious pastry at Ravelin’s Bakery. Wherever you go, you will always see a friendly face.

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MáLà Project: Delicious Chinese Dry Pot Food in NYC

Málà Project has the vibes of your favorite, most trusted neighborhood Chinese spot, but the feel of a spacious, new-age restaurant. At this unique dining experience, you choose any number of ingredients to personalize your dish. The málà sauce is a blend of 24 herbs and spices cooked over six hours and is the ingredient that unifies the dry pot for one of the most dynamic dishes you’ve ever had.

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Sant Ambroeus: Milanese Food & The Best Hot Chocolate in NYC

I heard that Sant Ambroeus had the best hot chocolate in New York City, so I had to see (or taste) for myself. Sant Ambroeus is a Milanese cafe chain known for its pasta and pastries with several locations across the city. This cozy, family-first dining experience on Madison Avenue was the perfect way to end my Christmastime trip to NYC.

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My Favorite Art Museums in NYC

The city of New York is art itself, and it’s the kind of place you go to experience art as a lover of the craft, but also the kind of place you go to repeatedly discover all you don’t know about art. I don’t think I have ever been to New York and not gone to a museum, which is a statement.

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Staycation: St. Gregory Hotel, Washington D.C.

Tagged as “Sophisticated Design Meets Historic Culture,” the 4-star St. Gregory Hotel is an incredibly chic stay perfectly situated between Dupont Circle, the West End, and Georgetown. With convenient access to local restaurants and shops, a gorgeous restaurant and bar space inside the hotel, full fitness center and more, the St. Gregory is one of the best stays you'll find in Washington D.C.

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Holidays in NYC: Top 8 Tips for New York at Christmas

Plan your dream NYC Christmas with these top 8 tips. Budget for holiday markets and entertainment, be mindful of the possibility of snow in the city, and wear your most comfortable layers for the best experience. Maximize your time by walking and build the perfect itinerary to make the most of the holiday season in the Big Apple!

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A Magical Christmas in New York: 10 Activities for the Ultimate Holiday Experience

Christmas in the Big Apple is nothing short of magical. Explore charming holiday markets in Central Park, Bryant Park, Union Square, Grand Central Terminal. Witness the glorious Rockefeller Center tree, stop by Radio City Music Hall, and be enchanted by Fifth Avenue holiday window displays. The most unforgettable Christmas in the city that never sleeps starts here.

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