2019 has been a fun year and to mark the end of it, here is a list of my top travel favorites of this year! Dr. Bronner https://shop.drbronner.com/pure-castile-liquid-soap I love Dr. Bronner! I think it’s easy to say that this is my favorite soap on the market. I love that it really can be used so many different ways as it can help to simplify your toiletries. It can even be used as shampoo, laundry detergent, or toothpaste! Now I haven’t tried it for shampoo as I need natural hair friendly hair care items, but I have washed some things with Dr. Bronner and it got the job done ..read more

https://sadanduseless.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/subway-dog12.jpg I got sent this morning an email about the NYC subway dog ban. I know, I know I’m late and everyone knows about the ban New York City has placed on pets on the Subway. Now I tried looking up the exact rules from MTA and this is what I found in their Rules of Conduct: “Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subdivision, no person may bring any animal on or into any conveyance or facility unless enclosed in a container and carried in a manner which would not annoy other passengers.Paragraph (1) of th ..read more

We all can’t bare the thought of saying goodbye to are furry loved ones as we leave for an amazing trip and with this guide you don’t have to leave them behind! So here are my top tips to traveling with fur babies! 1. Are you crating, travel bagging, or free range? Are you going to put your pet in a crate? Are you thinking a cute travel bag for them to ride in? Are you going to have them free range while traveling? These are questions to think about before you bring your pet as it can affect not only your traveling experience, but also theirs too. But if traveling in a tra ..read more

https://www.cnn.com/travel/destinations/qatar When I traveled to Doha, Qatar. I was very afraid. I had heard so many different things about the Middle East, the people and the cultures that live there. Frankly, I was unsure as to what I would be going into. I wasn’t sure if I would even see my family again, but I took the chance and stepped out there. By stepping out there to experience something new I open my world up to an amazing experience.  https://smedia2.intoday.in/btmt/images/stories/qatar_660_030917012922_051017011534.jpg My trip to Qatar was not a vacation trip, but rather ..read more

https://www.pigeonforge.com/wp-content/uploads/gatlinburg-sunrise.jpg Looking for fun in the mountains and dinner shows a long with great discount shopping? Look no further than Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Nestled in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, these resort towns have plenty to offer singles, families, and couples year round. From the famed rides of Dollywood (fun fact Dolly Parton is from Sevierville and even takes part in the Pigeon Forge parade) to the beautiful Mt. Lecote, this a fun place you have to visit. https://www.mypigeonforge.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1.12_PFEngag ..read more

https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/05/f4/fb/7d/just-go-rental.jpg So you want to visit the Magic City, the MIA, the 305 aka Miami. Well lucky for you Chelsea of Black Travel Adventures is from Miami-Dade County. So here is the lowdown on the beautiful port city and recently named sexiest city in the world according to bigseventravel.com. Miami is a multicultural city with a thriving nightlife. Now I know everyone thinks of SoBe (South Beach) when they think of Miami, but there is a whole amazing city to see. So here are my suggestions for the best ways to experience the “r ..read more

Welcome to the beautiful city of Sedona For BTA’s Grandma’s birthday weekend, we headed up to the beautiful red rock city of Sedona. If you don’t know about Sedona, it’s a city renowned for its stunning landscape, great hiking trails, and numerous vortexes and a vast community of new age enthusiasts. Located around three hours(depending on the traffic) North of the Phoenix area and around five hours Southeast of Las Vegas. This city is a bucket list item you have to see! Driving into Sedona from the highway was interesting to say the least. Eight. Eight roundabouts you must drive throug ..read more

The Salt River is a famous water experience that locals here in Arizona enjoy during the warm season. Located east of Phoenix, The Salt River is nestled in the White Mountains. This is stunning landscape is picqueste and a one in a lifetime experience for visitors. There are wild horses that call the Salt River home and it’s not unusual to see them as you float down the river. They are normally super chilled, but you must remember that they are still wild animals. I love floating down the Salt River and just taking in the beauty of nature which is a nice respite when dealing with the ..read more

So I am one of those people who didn’t grow up camping. Whenever I say this people look at me in pure shock and disbelief and struggle with the statement, “Yeah, I’ve never been camping.”. So I went camping with my church ward up in Lake Powell which is sits right between Utah to the North and Arizona to the South. Go get some popcorn and pull up a chair because this was an interesting experience for a city girl. So my girlfriends and I decided we would drive up in the early evening after work and school from our beloved Phoenix valley. We of course got stuck in traffic. I ate handfuls ..read more