1. Ferguson is not a “war zone.” Ferguson, MO became a household name when it became the epicenter for the Black Lives Matter movement. At the time, the city was in a state of upheaval …

I can’t believe it, but today marks the six-year anniversary of The Points Guy. On June 7, 2010, I took off on an epic journey that changed my life forever. You’ve followed along as I w…

I want to be very frank: I’m disappointed that in 2016, this topic is still relevant. It’s a shame to see that women of color like myself aren’t traveling more often, so much so t…

Sin City is constantly building new hotels and tearing down old ones. The iconic Monte Carlo, a fixture on the Strip since 1996, was one of the largest hotels with more than 3,000 rooms. But over t…

1. Being supermomWhat a bullshitty myth that whole deal is. I’ve come to the conclusion that if you can raise spunky, sassy teenagers and emerge from those years not a raging alcoholic or not…

We live in the Andes of Patagonia, and I wanted the kiddos to not just look at the mountains every day out the window, but to get out in them, almost feel engulfed by them. To feel empowered by the…

With this being my first-ever trip to Las Vegas, I’d only heard about the different properties and all they have to offer — I’d known about the Bellagio because of its famed fount…

Airports around the country are dealing with massive security lines, causing people to wait for hours and even miss flights on multiple occasions. Airlines have invested millions of dollars in hope…

1. Brackenridge ParkTo get the kids away from their screens and into the outdoors, a good starting point is Brackenridge Park. This sprawling park has way more than just green space — it enco…