I’m a proponent of solo travel.  The lone traveler is my superhero! I so very badly want to climb on my passport stamped soapbox and loudly proclaim: EVERYONE NEEDS TO TRAVEL SOLO! I definitely want to see people travel more.  Especially Black people.  In talking with folk, I’ve found that... Read More

Costa Rica is an adventure traveler’s dream. For those visiting for the first time, planning a trip to Costa Rica can be daunting, especially if you’re trying to put together a 7-day itinerary. This Costa Rica Travel Guide for first-time visitors provides information about accommodations, excursions/activities, and spa services that... Read More

I said YES to zip lining in Costa Rica! Donnie nudged Nacho and pointed at me.  Their laughter built slowly until they were both doubled over.  I laughed too.  So did Marvin, the lead zip-line tour guide.  It WAS pretty funny! Me standing there after having completed my first of... Read More

Hopping on a flight for your first international trip can be scary! However, the more you know and the better prepared you feel can make all the difference. There’s something magical about setting foot in a new country. The sights, sounds and the people make for an experience that tickles... Read More

I love traveling.  That’s no secret.  As much as I love it for myself, I also find joy in seeing others out there crisscrossing the globe for themselves. Unfortunately, I don’t see many people of color traveling; especially those who are middle-aged like myself. I’d like to help change that. ... Read More

I can’t remember when I first found out that driving around the streets of Tokyo in go-karts donning Super Mario Kart costumes was a thing.  But I do know that once I did find out that Mario Kart in Shibuya Tokyo was a thing, it was at the top of... Read More

Welcome to the launch of Sojourner Moxie! I wish I could communicate the joy I feel to finally type these words. Hi, I’m Cynthia, a full-time Pharmacist and some-time Preacher with an all-consuming case of wanderlust! Travel humbles me, expands my thinking, makes me gracious, caters to my curiosity, pushes my... Read More