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Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C.
As seen in: Yahoo Life, The Telegraph, Aol, National Geographic Traveler, Tripadvisor, Flipboard, Yahoo, Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Essence and
Covers:  Travel, Family Travel, Lifestyle, Solo Female Travel, and Parenting
Doesn't Cover: politics
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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Tykesha Spivey Burton is a freelance travel journalist and photographer based in Maryland. Her work has appeared in Condé Nast, National Geographic, Travel + Leisure, AFAR, Fodor's Travel, Essence, The Saturday Evening Post, and more.

A Miami native and lifelong fan of personal life stories, she began her journalism career as a writer for a popular South Florida TV news show. She then went on to work as an associate TV news producer in North Carolina. She’s also an alum of the Black Press, ha…

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Maryland's Kent Island is an underrated gem in the Chesapeake Bay

Maryland's Kent Island is an underrated gem in the Chesapeake Bay

Kent Island is home to stunning landscapes and legendary crab feasts. Here are 10 things to do, from kayaking…

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Head To This Scenic Virginia Town To Find Fall Foliage Without The Crowds

Head To This Scenic Virginia Town To Find Fall Foliage Without The Crowds

From its historic downtown and local restaurants to outdoor adventures and craft beer, the town of Woodstock,…

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The Black Girl's Guide To Travel: Top Last-Minute Summer Destinations | Essence

The Black Girl's Guide To Travel: Top Last-Minute Summer Destinations | Essence

The season's winding down, but it's not over yet. These quick, easy-to-plan escapes are perfect for one last …

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Best Areas to Stay in Washington, DC to Get a Real Feel for the City

Best Areas to Stay in Washington, DC to Get a Real Feel for the City

This city is a mosaic. Each of its over 130 neighborhoods has its own personality, history, and vibe. And it’…

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This Southern State Just Unveiled a New Black Heritage Trail That Highlights Dozens of Significan...

This Southern State Just Unveiled a New Black Heritage Trail That Highlights Dozens of Significan...

From the Muhammad Ali Center to the Camp Nelson National Monument, it features more than 50 locations dedicat…

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The Black Girl's Guide To Travel: JOMO-Friendly Destinations For Rest And Recharge | Essence

The Black Girl's Guide To Travel: JOMO-Friendly Destinations For Rest And Recharge | Essence

Ditch the FOMO for JOMO - the true joy of slowing down. These getaways trade packed itineraries for peaceful …

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Review: South Bank Turks and Caicos

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By Tykesha Spivey Burton 
| TravelAge West
On a particularly windy afternoon, I was on the sand looking out at the Caribbean Sea, one hand shielding my eyes as I watched for my son. We’d just arrived in Turks and Caicos for our first mother-son trip. He had turned 12 the week before, stepping firmly into his “tween” stage — no longer my baby, but not quite his own man yet, either. I’d imagined that we would spend most of our time on this trip inert, sitting side by side in a cabana by the pool with our paperbacks in hand.
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National Geographic | V Dollywoodu zachraňují skláři a kováři vymírající appalačská řemesla pro další generace

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By Tykesha Spivey Burton 
| nationalgeographic.cz
V srdci Smoky Mountains v městečku Pigeon Forge v Tennessee leží Dollywood, zábavní park, který usiluje o zachování kousku appalačské kultury a historie. Každoročně ho navštíví přibližně 3,5 milionu lidí, které přitahují vzrušující atrakce, živá vystoupení a oddanost Dolly Parton, po níž je park pojmenován a která je titankou country hudby. V části parku zvané Craftsmen’s Valley (Údolí řemeslníků) však hluk výkřiků z horských drah ustupuje zvuku kovu narážejícího na kov.
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How Dollywood is helping to preserve Appalachian craftsmanship

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By Tykesha Spivey Burton , Julian Thomas
| Yahoo Life
Tucked into the heart of the , in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is working to preserve a bit of Appalachian culture and history. Each year, approximately 3.5 million people visit the Appalachian-themed park, drawn by thrill rides, live entertainment, and a devotion to Dolly Parton, the park’s eponymous owner and country music titan. But in the park’s Craftsmen’s Valley, the din of shrieks from roller coaster riders fades into the ring of metal clanging against metal.
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