Wanderlust Thoughts

Hi friends! I hope you’re all staying safe, healthy, and somewhat sane during these trying times. Juggling a pandemic and a civil rights movement has been absolutely draining.  I’ve been protesting, social distancing, and educating the masses… All while continuing to work, go to grad school, complete an internship, and find time for myself. Whew!  About a month ago, I was able to sneak away to my childhood home in Baltimore to spend some quality time with all of my favorite people.  Originally, I was supposed to spend my vacation on a solo trip to Aruba— Unplugged on an island in a suite overlooking the ocean with a drink in my hand… But you know how that went. My summer plans to Aruba, Puerto Rico, New Orleans, and the Bahamas have all been cancelled. Thanks, Ms. Rona. Lol.  Initially, I was sad and pitiful because I was really looking forward to my solo trip. I know you may be thinking… “But Amanee, you take solo trips allllll the time!” Yes, I do, but I’m also usu...

Hello beautiful people! I promised I'd be back with The Staycation Series: Part Four and here it is!  Let's get this party started with some more fun, affordable activities in the Tampa Bay area!  First, there’s WTR Pool & Grill . It’s a venue at Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas Tampa , featuring poolside lounging and dining with private cabanas, a full bar, and a DJ overlooking Tampa Bay. It’s along the Courtney Campbell Causeway near south Rocky Point, about 15 minutes from downtown Tampa. It reminds me of a pool party in Las Vegas at Tao at the Venetian or something— But in Tampa! It's a lot of fun and gets prettyyyy crowded. (I took these pictures before all the fun got started) On the weekends, they charge a cover fee… But usually only $10-20. There are even lockers available for rent so that your belongings are secure while you're in the pool. This was all pre-Cornonavirus, of course.  After that, take a stroll around Sparkman Wh...

Hello friends! I know I’ve been MIA for the past few months, but I didn’t really do any exciting traveling… Until now! A few days ago, I returned from a month-long business trip to Nevada, California, Hawaii, and Arizona and I have a ton of content to share with you all! Shall we begin? My first stop was Las Vegas, Nevada… To preface, I’ve been to Las Vegas five times in my 25 years of life (three trips over age 21), so I really didn't do much of anything this time around. I’ve actually been to “Sin City” three times  (Yes, you read that correctly-- THREE)  in the past 9 months. I know that sounds insane… Here's why! The first trip of  2018 was in August with my niece, Sameera, and nephew, Jalen, for his 21 st birthday and Labor Day weekend. We had so much fun and literally only slept for like 8 hours in three days. Nuts. Sameera, Jalen, and I outside of Fat Tuesday Daiquiri Bar. We stayed at Harrah's right in the middle of the strip. Exce...