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Knoxville 2022
Reluctantly, last year I had to travel to Knoxville for work on contracts frequently. Every time I wished I could just zoom call in and be done with it. There...
Knoxville 2022
Reluctantly, last year I had to travel to Knoxville for work on contracts frequently. Every time I wished I could just zoom call in and be done with it. There...

Root Compass Traveling Tips: Carry On Liquids
I am a frequent traveler between flying, driving, and riding the trains. I have accumulated a lot of experience to be able to give a few tips. When getting ready...
Root Compass Traveling Tips: Carry On Liquids
I am a frequent traveler between flying, driving, and riding the trains. I have accumulated a lot of experience to be able to give a few tips. When getting ready...

Charleston August 2022
2022 was a huge year for our family and traveling. We went to Hawaii for my 50th birthday and Charleston for my daughter's 30th birthday. For Hawaii we would say...
Charleston August 2022
2022 was a huge year for our family and traveling. We went to Hawaii for my 50th birthday and Charleston for my daughter's 30th birthday. For Hawaii we would say...

Big Trip: Hawaii
So this past January I turned the big 50 and decided I wanted to take the family back to Oahu, Hawaii where I was stationed at the age of 18. ...
Big Trip: Hawaii
So this past January I turned the big 50 and decided I wanted to take the family back to Oahu, Hawaii where I was stationed at the age of 18. ...

If I Could Land Anywhere: Haiti
It's amazing when you google Haiti and click images there are only images of death and destruction. However after watching the below video from No Reservations - Anthony Bourdain (RIP)...
If I Could Land Anywhere: Haiti
It's amazing when you google Haiti and click images there are only images of death and destruction. However after watching the below video from No Reservations - Anthony Bourdain (RIP)...

Art Inspiration: Faith Ringgold
Here at Root Compass Modern Nomad we are currently obsessing over all things Faith Ringgold. Her story quilts continue a tradition passed down in the Black community for decades. Per...
Art Inspiration: Faith Ringgold
Here at Root Compass Modern Nomad we are currently obsessing over all things Faith Ringgold. Her story quilts continue a tradition passed down in the Black community for decades. Per...