BrownGirlsFly

At the end of a trip, one of my favorite things to do is read a travel memoir or novel set in the city that I just left. With the scenery fresh in your mind, the authors words spring to life and you connect deeply with the characters and their environment. Here are five memoirs revolving around soul searching, self discovery, love, and other matters of the heart.

We are avid Indie film aficionados — documentaries, political satires, even the occasional Hollywood-formula films — have a way of giving voice to the voiceless and teaching us just as much about ourselves as the world around us. Here are five films which have left an indelible mark on the BGF girls.

We sat down to reflect on the craziest things we’ve ever done in the name of travel and adventure. Some are silly, others stupid, and still others mild in comparison to what we’ve seen our peers do. You be the judge and tell us what you think. …