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The Travel Uniform, Here’s What You Need!
All Travelers should have a uniform, gear that you rock whenever you hit the road. Be it train, plane, or automobile, you need comfortable and protective clothing that works and helps you travel with ease and style. During the holiday season it's the perfect time to hook up the favorite travel warrior on your xmas list. Now because I spend a ridiculous amount of time on airplanes and in airports my travel uniform is geared to three things: Getting inREAD MORE
The New Rosa Parks Statue in Montgomery, Alabama
If you had to point to ground zero for the Civil Rights struggle and the moment that made the movement, then it would have to be December 1, 1955. The day that Rosa Parks defiantly refused to give up her seat on a city bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. 64 years later the city is finally honoring the Icon with a simple yet powerful statue in downtown Montgomery. "On the 64th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, we honor RosaREAD MORE
The Lisbon Tour Unapologetically Exploring The City’s African History
Portugal is one of the travel industry's perennial must visit destinations. But often omitted by copy writers' descriptive, and remarkably inviting blurbs are references to the country's strong African roots. That's mainly because Portugal has a complicated history with its past, one it's still coming to grips with. When it comes to the business of kidnapping West Africans, enslaving them and selling them the highest bidders back in Europe, one country was first. Many of those slaves, perhaps even ancestorsREAD MORE
Traveling While Black: Will.I.Am’s “Racist” Run-In With A Qantas Flight Attendant
Grammy-winner will.i.am is slamming a Qantas Airlines employee for treating him “aggressively” just because he’s Black. It’s a messy situation sparked by will’s failure to quickly stow his laptop before take off. The singer detailed the incident on social media, writing: “I’m currently on a flight from Brisbane to Sydney. I’m sorry to say me and my group have experienced the worst service due to an overly aggressive flight attendant ... I don’t want to believe she’s racist. But sheREAD MORE
Five African Countries You Need To Visit In 2020
Africa's popularity as a vacation destination has gradually increased over the last few years, but with 54 countries to choose from, deciding where to go can be an exhausting decision. The lack of travel literature on places like Togo or Lesotho can make planning even more daunting. TravelCoterie's goal in 2020 is making travel to Africa easier for everyone. And the first thing we're doing is highlighting five countries we think are worthy of a passport stamp. 1. Ghana Ghana is the first countryREAD MORE
Why Malindi, Kenya Will Be Big In 2020
Need a nudge on those 2020 travel plans? Guadalajara, Milwaukee, Romania and Tokyo will be welcoming a lot of tourists in 2020 according to AirBnB. The hospitality platform just released their list of the "20 Destinations to Visit Next Year." The picks were selected with a focus on booking data in “lesser known and eco-conscious cities and countries across the world." Malindi, Kenya is the only destination on the list in Africa. Once a popular vacation destination for Italians, Malindi's visitorsREAD MORE
Bye, Greece: There’s A Yacht Week In East Africa Now
As tourism booms in Africa, so does the number of curated experiences on the continent. One unique expedition that's caught TravelCoterie's eyes is the East African Yacht Week taking place off the coasts of Kenya and Tanzania. Yacht Week has traditionally been known as a pretentious European event involving celebrities, models, oligarchs and über successful businessmen sailing around the Mediterranean or Aegean Sea. It's an expensive experience costing as much as $100,000 for a 100-foot fully-staffed vessel. The prices in EastREAD MORE
Outkast Fans Are Flocking To See This New Atlanta Mural
Rap fans, Instagrammers and art enthusiasts are rushing to Atlanta's Little Five Points neighborhood to see a new mural of legendary hip-hop duo, Outkast. Street artist JEKS recently completed the 35-foot high and 65 foot wide black and white masterpiece which pays homage to the local rap group. The mural was inspired by photographs of the rappers taken by celebrity photographer, Jonathan Mannion. Big Boi, who is one-half of Outkast, boosted publicity for the mural after he posted pictures onREAD MORE
Fish, Wings & Tings: The D.C. Classic Reborn in Brixton
If you are from the D.C. Metro area or went to Howard University in the late 80s or early 90s, I'm willing to bet you had a meal at Fish, Wings & Tings. Back when the District was still known as "Chocolate City" and Yuppies were as scarce as juice bars, FW&T was the Jamaican go to spot in the trendy Adams Morgan neighborhood. When it abruptly disappeared, a lot of folks were left heartbroken and in search of curryREAD MORE
Travel Tip #5: The Best Websites For Travel Deals
Kayak. Skiplagged. Hotels. Cheaptickets. Momondo. TripAdvisor. These are the websites I rely on while booking airfare and lodging because they publish the best deals, or at minimum, have assisted me in finding the best deals. Over the years, I've refined this list by dropping websites consistently offering higher rates and prices than their competitors for the same flights and accommodations. For hotel rooms, I almost exclusively rely on Cheaptickets.com and here's why: every week they publish a promotional code on their homepage that discounts rooms an extraREAD MORE
21 Reasons To Visit Ethiopia
Ethiopia is one of those rare countries with something to offer every visitor. That's likely why tourism in the East African nation has steadily increased over the years. North of Kenya and South of Sudan, this proud country has a storied archaeological history, myriad of dynamic cultures, religions, languages, ecosystems and rural tribes. Learning about them all would take a lifetime, but since most of us can't dedicate our existence to exploring a singular region, here are a few factsREAD MORE
Why You Should Never Order Coffee, Tea or Diet Coke On A Flight
One flight attendant wants you to reconsider ordering that cup of coffee or hot tea on your next flight. And her reason might gross out a lot of passengers. 1. Coffee & Tea "The thing about the coffee and tea is that the (aircraft water) pipes are rarely cleaned," Air Hollywood flight attendant Jamila Hardwick revealed in an interview with Inside Edition. And she's not lying: aircraft water systems are only disinfected four times a year, meaning it's better toREAD MORE