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Flight Deals 102: A.W.E.S.
When you’re shopping you have to know where to go to find the deals. This doesn’t change when it comes to travel. In Flight Deals 101 I mentioned using Google…
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10 Must Have Travel Accessories
It’s time to pack for your trip. What are your must have accessories? You only have so much space, so you can’t pack all of the things. With limited space,…
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How I Chose my Travel Backpack
This post contains affiliate links One question I’ve gotten repeatedly since I told people I was creating Black Girl with a Backpack is “Are you really just taking a backpack?”.…
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Travel Prep:Travel Advisories, Visas, and Vaccinations
I’m going to go all mom for a moment, bear with me. Travel prep should include knowing about any travel advisories, visas, and vaccinations. You should know if and how they…
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Trusted Traveler Programs: A Guide to CLEAR, TSA PreCheck, and Global Entry
At the time of this update (10/25/23) unprecedented demand for government run Trusted Traveler Programs has increased wait times. Why should you consider Trusted Traveler Programs? Picture it, JFK Airport…
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My Global Entry Application Experience
Previously, I talked about how to apply for Global Entry, and noted that I’d share my own experience. Before I get started, I’ll make it known that I am boring…
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Saving Money so You can Afford to Travel
Many people don’t travel because they think they can’t afford it. I was one of those people at one point. Saving enough money to afford international travel seemed impossible. Those…
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How to Get a U.S. Passport
I got my passport at 27. At the time, I could count the number of people I knew, who held these magical blue books, on one hand. I wasn’t preparing…
