Tykesha Burton
Writer, Journalist and Blogger at Freelance
DC area journalist and photographer covering travel, parenting & more for Telegraph, T+L, Tripadvisor, Hemispheres, AFAR, Essence, Saturday Evening Post & more
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1 week ago |
afar.com | Tykesha Burton
As the country recognizes Juneteenth, a commemoration of the end of slavery, Kentucky has launched the Kentucky African American Heritage Trail, with more than 50 stops across the state that honor the sometimes lesser-known histories of influential Black people who helped forge its legacy. Locations include museums, historical landmarks, and neighborhoods; all can be experienced by walking or driving tours.
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1 month ago |
essence.com | Tykesha Burton
Before the pandemic, I was a FOMO–fear of missing out–queen. My family’s itineraries were crammed with must-see spots I’d noted on social media. However, during the pandemic-imposed time-out, I had the opportunity to reflect. As I replayed past travel experiences, a newfound regret surfaced. Instead of ping-ponging around a destination to check off “can’t miss” attractions, I wish I’d been more present. Like many, I emerged from the pandemic searching for something more meaningful.
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1 month ago |
southernliving.com | Tykesha Burton
Hampton is a beautiful coastal city hugging Virginia's southernmost tip of the Chesapeake Bay. With roots that can reach back to before the birth of America, history lessons are inevitable here. Hampton has long served as a living timeline that spans the earliest settlements and Civil War legacies to the more recent, high-stakes 20th-century space race.
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2 months ago |
essence.com | Tykesha Burton
(Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images) When Grammy-award-winning emcee J. Cole launched the Dreamville Festival, it was more than a musical fete. The event was a passion project and love letter to North Carolina, where the rapper grew up. The two-day, multi-stage event has been a massive draw for music fans worldwide.
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Mar 24, 2025 |
essence.com | Tykesha Burton
The old-school trend of traveling for concerts has been remixed with a new name–gig-tripping–and we’re here for it. Simply put, gig-tripping is when fans pack their bags and head to another city or far-flung destination to see their favorite musicians perform. We’ve all seen it. Our social media feeds were flooded as fans donned metallic cowgirl boots, zigzagging across the country (and sometimes crossing oceans) for Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour.
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