Karen F. ~ travel & culture writerJalisco, Mexico: Land of the Blue AgaveI absolutely love Mexico: from the expansive epicurean paradise that is Mexico City; to the beautiful, eco-friendly and increasingly…6 min read·Jan 24, 2024--2--2
Karen F. ~ travel & culture writerA Tale of Three Turkish Cities: A Bustling Metropolis, Turquoise Beaches and a “Cotton Castle”After a devastating series of earthquakes in February that killed 50,000 people, Turkey’s travel industry had been struggling to regain…8 min read·Dec 20, 2023----
Karen F. ~ travel & culture writerLessons From A Life Well-Livedinspired by the life of my grandmother, Phyllis, October 5, 1927 — October 5, 20236 min read·Oct 28, 2023--3--3
Karen F. ~ travel & culture writerBarbados: My 4-Day ItineraryThe sea breeze hit me immediately as I exited the plane and descended the stairs to the concrete tarmac. So too, did the island heat.4 min read·Sep 19, 2023----
Karen F. ~ travel & culture writerLisbon, Portugal: My Five-Day ItinerarySUNDAY9 min read·Feb 24, 2023--1--1
Karen F. ~ travel & culture writerAruba: Much More Than Just Beaches and Pink FlamingosAs a West Indian girl who has traveled the Caribbean extensively, I took my time in booking a visit to Aruba. I had heard it was “one happy…11 min read·Oct 14, 2022----
Karen F. ~ travel & culture writerWhy Working Remotely From a Beautiful Island Is a Must This YearFrom ages 4 through 24, most of my summers were spent visiting family in Grenada. One of the southernmost Caribbean islands, Grenada is…8 min read·Mar 1, 2022--1--1
Karen F. ~ travel & culture writerWinter in the Palms: A SoCal Escape That’s So Not L.A.I’ll give it to you straight about Palm Springs. If you’re looking for a sunny vacation spot with eclectic night life and swanky…7 min read·Jan 13, 2022----
Karen F. ~ travel & culture writerAnd Just Like That: The Ladies of SATC Are Made New In RebootThis review contains spoilers.5 min read·Dec 11, 2021----
Karen F. ~ travel & culture writerPlanning the Ultimate Girls’ Getaway? Here’s the Formula.I recently attended the Fourth Annual Support Your Girlfriends Getaway in beautiful Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Think stunning beach views…5 min read·Sep 14, 2021----