Below is my travel, arts and culture journalism portfolio.
I’m also the co-founder and CEO of WanderWomxn Travels, a travel agency and guide geared for women and nonbinary folks of color. Check out WanderWomxn here and join our community!
The Real Little Mermaid - Essence Magazine
Feature story in September/October 2023 print issue on Alannah Vellacott, a Black woman diver and marine conservationist in the Bahamas committed to saving coral reefs and protecting the oceans.
Lonely Planet: Costa Rica Guidebooks
I contributed to Lonely Planet’s “Experience Costa Rica” and “Costa Rica” guidebooks. For the “Experience” guide, I wrote front and back matter (travel tips, itineraries, points of interest, etc) as well as 3 chapters. For the “Costa Rica” guidebook, I wrote the chapter on Southern Costa Rica and the Osa Peninsula.
Conde Nast Traveler: How to Throw a Perfect Bachelorette Party in New Orleans
A fun travel guide about where to stay, what to eat and what to do for a bachelorette party weekend in New Orleans!
Additional writing (books and articles):
Atlas Obscura: Nine Places to Unearth Costa Rica’s Hidden Wonders, La Fortuna Hot Springs, Reserva Curi Cancha, Pozas Celestes — these were sponsored content via Visit Costa Rica.
Travel Weekly: Sounds and Flavors of The Big Easy Simmer at Jazz and Heritage Festival
Refinery 29: This is What the First International Salsa Museum Will Look Like
Event Marketer: Essence Fest 2023: Inside Its Top 10 Experiential Activations
The Daily Beast: This New Caribbean Experience Is A Guilt-Free Pleasure
Travel + Leisure: 14 Black Owned Businesses to Visit in New Orleans
Travel Weekly: A New Orleans Museum Showcases Black Mardi Gras History
Teen Vogue: For Teen Parents in Tulsa, Respect is the Key to Success
Matador Network: How to Make the Most of Your Time at the New Orleans Museum of Death
Colorlines: Black Wall Street’s Legacy of Resilience
The Daily Beast: One of America’s Beautiful Cities Leans Into Its Dark Past
Conde Nast Traveler: Finding Community Amongst Black Expats in Costa Rica
The Root: Black Artists Unite to Revive Black Wall Street’s Legacy
KCET (PBS-Los Angeles): The Modern Dance Community Thrives on Crenshaw
The Daily Beast: The History of L.A.’s Black Family Beach Havens
LAist: How Rocio Navarro Uses Water to Help Us Heal Ourselves
The Daily Beast: Tulsa Builds A Park That It Hopes Will Heal Historic Wounds