Excursions · travel

Mall of America: Largest Mall in the USA

I decided to travel to Minnesota for the following reasons: I recently read a blog about Minnesota and Mall of America, my old college currently lives there, and I had a 3 day weekend. What I failed to take into account was the COLD WEATHER. Weather app predicted -1 degree with the possibility of snow.… Continue reading Mall of America: Largest Mall in the USA

food · travel

4 Minneapolis Restaurants you must try

I wouldn’t call myself a foodie but I enjoy good food while I’m on vacation. I tried several different restaurants during my short stay in Minnesota. If you ever head to Minneapolis check out these eateries and let me know what you think of them. Hazel Northeast is a great place for breakfast. It is… Continue reading 4 Minneapolis Restaurants you must try

Excursions · Museum · travel

Paisley Park: Chanhassen Minnesota

  Prince Roger Nelson was born in Minneapolis on June 7, 1958-April 21, 2016. He was a producer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He won numerous awards throughout his life. He won seven Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award for the film Purple Rain. Paisley Park Studios recently opened… Continue reading Paisley Park: Chanhassen Minnesota

travel

First Passport Stamp in Ghana: Renewing my Passport

I can’t believe how quickly 10 years have passed. I recently dropped off my passport renewal application at LAX Post office located at 9029 Airport Blvd, Los Angeles California. I completed the application online, paid the fee by debit card ($110) for the passport book ($30) passport card, and took my photo there for an… Continue reading First Passport Stamp in Ghana: Renewing my Passport

Excursions · Lodging · travel

Work Hard but Play Harder:San Francisco Nights

  I flew from Los Angeles to San Francisco for a work conference. The flight was approximately 1 hour and 3o minutes. Although I often travel, I don’t really like to fly, so I’m glad that it was a short flight. The great thing about this trip was it was completely free (flight and hotel)… Continue reading Work Hard but Play Harder:San Francisco Nights

Excursions · travel

Teotihuacan Pyramids in Mexico City

I began emailing a private tour guide to assist with transportation to the Teotihuacan Pyramids located in the State of Mexico. The cost of the tour was $130 USD or $2200 Pesos, in addition to the cost of entrance fees. Scheduled pickup time was 8 am. At 8:30 am the tour guide had not shown… Continue reading Teotihuacan Pyramids in Mexico City

Lodging · travel

Yee Haw; Ranchos Las Cascadas

*This is a sponsored post-All opinions are my own* I was interested in going horseback riding while on vacation. I decided to look on Trip Advisor and stumbled upon a great review of Ranchos Las Cascadas. I was very intrigued and decided to inquire about further information. The price per night includes lodging, food, drinks,… Continue reading Yee Haw; Ranchos Las Cascadas

Museum · travel

“Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”

After arriving in America from Africa, many Africans were sold into slavery by the highest bidding slave owner. After years of enduring physical, mental and emotional abuse, many people tried to escape slavery. People who attempted to escape were often helped by abolitionist, freed slaves and others like Harriet Tubman. The Slave Haven Museum Underground… Continue reading “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”