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New Orleans Fall Travel Tips
By: Aleah Shell Edited by: Bonita Sostre It may be December 1, but it's still Fall, and I'm here to share some of the places you need to try if this is your first time in "the big easy". First I recommend an Air BNB my family stayed in one that was only 15 minutes walking distance to Bourbon Street, which gave us the opportunity to experience the real culture of New Orleans and be close enough to all the tourism fun. Next make your way to the famous, Café Beignet , I had grit
Dec 1, 20253 min read


Celebrating Rum, Culture, and Community in Brooklyn
By: Bonita Sostre Photo Credit: Concierge Photos As Labor Day weekend approaches, Brooklyn comes alive with vibrant energy along Eastern Parkway, where residents gather annually to celebrate the iconic West Indian Parade. The celebration kicked off earlier this month, through I Rum Brooklyn's annual Rum Fest. Photo Credit: Concierge Photos The immersive event brought together over 20 rum vendors and Caribbean food artisans. The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement as attend
Aug 27, 20252 min read


A Weekend of Fun in Florida
By: Aleah Shell My recent trip to Florida felt less like a vacation and more like becoming a resident. I went to visit my cousin Victoria, and what I thought would be a repeat of my previous 2024 trip turned out to be even better. I arrived on the morning of July 4 and immediately went to a Cuban café for breakfast called Cao Bakery & Café in Hollywood, Florida. I ordered the original, which consisted of two eggs cooked any style, ham or bacon, French fries, Cuban toast with
Aug 2, 20253 min read


Caribbean Week in NYC
By: Bill Allen Photo: Bill Allen, Perception Media The world is filled with destinations and wonders waiting to be discovered, and travel...
Jun 6, 20251 min read


Living It Up in Aruba
By: Aleah Shell Day 1 – Local Market Runs & First Night Out We landed and dropped our bags at a beautiful Airbnb located at Bushiri 168 ,...
May 16, 20254 min read


NYABJ's Annual Black History Month Brunch
By: Mana Faye NYABJ Brunch, photo by Darrell Hazelwood On the last Sunday of February, the New York Association of Black Journalists...
Feb 27, 20252 min read


Winter Village: The North Pole of NYC
By: Khadijah Khurram It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and no winter is complete without a visit to New York City’s North...
Jan 11, 20253 min read


Fushimi Midtown Celebrates One Year In Times Square
By Jill Goldsberry Photos provided by Jill Goldsberry. Fushimi, the fun fusion sushi restaurant in Times Square, celebrated one year of...
Nov 6, 20242 min read


Oktoberfest at Industry City
By Khadijah Khurram Photos taken by Khadijah Khurram, Industry City, 2024 With October behind us, it would be a crime to leave Brooklyn's...
Nov 6, 20243 min read


Autumn Adventures: A Guide to Farm-Hopping in New York and New Jersey
By Tariq Richardson and Asia Ewart All photos by Wightman Farms. Exploring New Fall Traditions: A Memorable Visit to Wightman Farms in...
Nov 1, 20243 min read


5 Essential Experiences in Martinique's Floral Paradise
By Ishena Robinson All photos provided by Ishena Robinson. Martinique is a gem in the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean, sitting prettily...
Jul 19, 20243 min read


With Cuisine, Crafts, and Creativity, Martinique is an Art Lover's Paradise
By: Ishena Robinson Martinique is a little island in the Caribbean with big-hearted, and multi-talented people. This was the enduring...
Jul 19, 20242 min read
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