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Emily Scarbrough, Friend, Mother, Aunt, Scholar & Global Positioning System
“Make a left here, Genia.” I was driving down a rural street outside of Playas del Coco in Costa Rica with my Aunt Emily in the passenger s


Forgive me, Eduardo
A young man on a bike pedaled up to me on a street near Coco Beach in Costa Rica. In broken English, he asked if I was the tourist asking ar


Why are we Yachting?
If you have spent 11-15 seconds in my company, you know that I prioritize black businesses to counteract the systematic obstruction of black


Pro Tips for a Great Weekend Getaway (Includes a Sample Itinerary!)
Planning a weekend getaway for two or more people is more art than science, but there are a few preparatory responsibilities that I hold sac


Snow Angels and Demons
In January of this year, 14 women from across the United States flew to Alaska to see the Northern Lights. They rented a luxurious house in
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