
A Magical Dreamscape
Often when people visit Turkey, their only destination is Istanbul, however Turkey is not complete without visiting Cappadocia. Just like others, I never heard of Cappadocia until I lived in Turkey. This past October, my co-worker and I ventured on a last minute trip to Cappadocia for the Festival of Sacrifice, an important holiday in the Islamic calendar. As soon as I stepped off the bus, fascinated by the scenery, I remember saying to myself, “This is going to be exciting!”


The Brown Girl Backpack's Guide to Travel on the Cheap: A practical guide on how to get out ther
“I wish I could travel!” “I want to go away so bad.” As a frequent traveler, I hear these quotes quite often and I specifically hear these words (or something similar) from my Black friends and acquaintances living in the over-glorified hype that is “the routine.” Nothing that follows is meant to berate or belittle my own people – however there is an observation and item of note I have to mention before I provide some news you can use. I would like to present the definitions

Chef Profile: Monique Woodland
Name: Monique Woodland City: Washington, DC Specialty: Modern American Name of Company: Cook Pray Love Soul Society 101: What is you favorite dish to cook? Why? Monique: I'm a savory chef, but surprisingly I've grown a love for breads & pastries. Reminds me of classic French cafes. Soul Society 101: What does "Cook Pray Love" mean to you? Monique: Cook Pray Love means a lot to me because it came at a time when I was going through putting myself through culinary school, while


MY SECRET OASIS - SPICE ISLAND BEACH RESORT, GRENADA
During my recent trip to Grenada I had the opportunity to luxuriate for two days at the renowned, 6-star, Spice Island Beach Resort. Tucked beneath acres of swaying palms on Grand Anse Beach, everything about Spice Island Beach Resort is above and beyond what you expect from a luxury resort. The design aesthetic, the landscaping, amazing views, spacious private villas, perfectly prepared meals - but most importantly, the service level is to me what makes me crave the feeling


Fly Guys: Team Jones
Soul Society: Thanks for speaking with us today! Where do your currently reside and what do you do for a living? D Jones: Thanks for taking the time. I live in the District of Columbia (DC). I call it “District of Columbia” because you’ll be surprised how many people look at me with a glazed-over look when I say it all out. That’s just how I am though; Corky, Weird, Different… ME! I got here by-way of the Marine Corps. After being stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina fo

GRENADA CAN COOK! (AND I CAN EAT!)
At this point you should be very familiar with how much I enjoyed my trip to Grenada. I ate so good that I had to dedicate a post to the meals I had while on the island. I can't wait to go back and indulge even more. Here were some of my favorite meals in Grenada: Umbrella's Beach Bar - The very first meal that I had in Grenada was at Umbrella's. Located right on Grand Anse Beach, you can't ask for a better view from the top floor of the restaurant, which looks right onto the