I saw the above Instagram post (click here for the link) at the height of the nationwide Black Lives Matter protests as a result of a public outcry for justice of countless and unnecessary murders of black men and women at the hands of law enforcement and white supremacists. I had the idea to write…
Author: CM
Hello! I was bitten by the travel bug back in 2015 and I’ve been on a roll ever since! I hope that you enjoy reading through my post as much as I had fun making them! Be sure to check out my corresponding Instagram page (www.instagram.com/braidsandairplanes_) for more pictures of my travels, braids, and travel inspirations.
Celebrating My Birthday During a Global Pandemic
Prior to Rona craziness, I’d planned to spend my birthday/birthday weekend in Osaka, Japan for a weekend girls trip that would’ve included other celebrations. Post/during Rona craziness, the trip to Osaka had to be cancelled and I was able to return home to the US. At that time, public spaces had not begun their initial…
My First Overnight Hike in Japan
In the fall of 2019, I went on my first overnight hike to Mt. Komagatake in the Akita Prefecture of Japan. Prior to this trip, my last huge hike was 3 years prior and it was a rewarding experience (Cinque Terre in Italy – I’ll blog about that later). The hike up and down Mt….
There’s an App for that: Travel Edition
The use of apps while traveling is one of the best aids in making sure that you have an enjoyable experience regardless of whether you have an iPhone or an Android. Before making official plans, the use of apps to research different aspects of your destination is extremely helpful. As a plus, it could also…
Cruising into Havana
Once I was open to traveling to different countries, Havana became a city that I really wanted to visit. I was fascinated by the rich history of Cuba as a whole, and I wanted to see a part of it for myself. When harsh travel restrictions to the city were beginning to lift for the…
Virtual Field Trips – No Passports Needed
If you’ve read any of my other posts, you would know that Ms. Rona (COVID-19) has put a halt to my recent travel plans, leaving me stuck at home. To keep myself busy, I’ve found a few virtual tours that can be taken to explore far away destinations. Within a one hour span, I traveled…
Mommy-Daughter Trip to Canada
This post is dedicated to my mom who is celebrating her birthday today 🙂 Back in 2017, my mom and I went on a week long trip to Niagara Falls and Toronto as part of a tour group that she was a part of. My mom and I have been on several trips together, however…
Spring Break 2019: Singapore
For Spring Break in 2019, my annual solo traveling adventure landed me in Singapore. My not so great reason for initially choosing Singapore was based off of the book “Crazy Rich Asians”. After reading about the food, glamor, and sights from the story I had to go! Thanks to the movie, Youtube bloggers, and Pinterest,…
Malibu Wine Hike
Back in 2017, I decided to fly out to Los Angeles for my birthday. At the time, my friend lived there and another friend also flew in the same weekend. One of the many highlights of the trip was the Malibu Wine Hike (this hike was a random find from Pinterest). The views were breathtaking…
Turbulence on My Mind
As many times as I’ve been on an airplane, you would think that I’d be completely comfortable during an entire flight regardless of the length. I don’t necessarily have a fear of heights. The truth is, almost every time that I feel turbulence or I feel as though the plane is making too sharp of…
Braids and Airplanes 