Category: Destinations

3 Days in Mexico City

We’ll admit … we were lured in by the extremely affordable round trip flight prices. Mexico City had no beaches to visit and as the capital city of Mexico, we knew English-speakers would be few and far between. And that didn’t matter. Mexico City was a bustling, beautiful city filled with amazing architecture, a rich

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That Time We Almost Ordered Grasshoppers in Mexico

So we’re in Mexico – Mexico City to be exact – and it’s been awesome. This trip was a little different than some of our more recent ones – we weren’t lured in by the pretty beaches and oceans – there are none. And we also decided to visit a place in which English wasn’t

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Weekend in Natchez: Tourist in My Hometown

So when it was time for the Floyd Family Reunion in Natchez, Mississippi, I (Kim) decided to share the beauty my hometown has to offer. When you’re young, you think, “I can’t wait to leave,” but when you get a little older, you realize all the beauty and history that you didn’t appreciate. When I tell

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I-10 Road Trippin’

As half of 2 Girls Who Travel, I (Kim), decided to share my trip back home to Natchez, Mississippi and all that the city has to offer with our audience. But before I share the charm and beauty of Natchez, I thought, “why not share the journey home too?” The stretch of road from Houston,

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Travel … All Summer Sixteen

The heat index is above 100 degrees. That can only mean one thing – welcome to another hot Houston summer! While today marks the first official day of summer, the weather has already helped us jumpstart the festivities. From trips to the pool, outside dining on covered patios and all the cool and refreshing adult

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Fantastic Voyage 16 – The Ultimate Party With A Purpose!

The purpose of the Fantastic Voyage, also known as the “Ultimate Party With a Purpose!” is to “empower, entertain and inform.” Let’s just say it did that and then some! The Fantastic Voyage 2016 sailed from Miami on the Carnival Breeze for eight wonderful days and nights, with travel to St. Thomas US Virgin Islands,

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SPOTTED … on the Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage

If the first few days of the Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage are any indication of how the entire cruise will be, then two words: Let’s Go! After setting sail from Miami Saturday night, the cruise kicked off with the one-and-only, the legendary … Diana Ross! She was accompanied by R&B singer Jaheim. Rev. Al

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Next Stop: The Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage Cruise

  Yep — We’re doing it — The Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage Cruise! The Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage is the “Ultimate Party with a Purpose®”; supporting students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The cruise, in its 17th year, will set sail Saturday, April 23 from Miami, Florida and spend a full eight

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Livin La Pura Vida…

Hello, hello, Val here. It’s been about a week since I returned from my Costa Rica vacation with five of my girlfriends from college and well, I’m still fighting the urge to go back! While that may not be in the cards now, I highly recommend Costa Rica as a destination if you’re in the

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Next Stop: Costa Rica

So, it’s definitely time for some beaches, jungles and a change of scenery. Costa Rica should do the trick! Half of 2 Girls Who Travel (Kim unfortunately can’t make this trip) will take on Costa Rica March 2-6. Expect lots of adventure, beautiful pictures and who knows – maybe a surprise or two! Can’t wait

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