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Sallee Jay Blog:

My goal is to inspire women and all people really, to get out and explore the world 🗺. From local day trips, to international trips and all destinations ✈️ in between. Read about all of my travel here!


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36 Hours in Alaska That Left Me Wanting More
August 4, 2026
36 Hours in Alaska That Left Me Wanting More
August 4, 2026

Welcome back to Travel + Explore + Play with SalleeJay!

I know...I know. I've been MIA for a little while. But trust me—it was for a good reason. I'm back, and I have one of my favorite travel experiences to share with you.

I just returned from an unforgettable 36-hour adventure in Anchorage, Alaska, complete with an epic ride on the Alaska Railroad, a breathtaking journey to Seward, and a wildlife cruise through the stunning waters of Resurrection Bay. Spoiler alert: Alaska absolutely lived up to the hype.

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August 4, 2026
Travel + Explore & Play: The Hazley's take on Southeast Asia Edition (6 countries, 45 days)
September 8, 2025
Travel + Explore & Play: The Hazley's take on Southeast Asia Edition (6 countries, 45 days)
September 8, 2025

Hey there, adventurers! Welcome to Travel + Explore & Play with Sallee Jay!

I’m beyond excited to introduce this month’s featured blogger—someone I’ve been fangirling over for years! Meet Leah Hazley from @mrshazleyhomeandaway—one of my all-time favorite travel and lifestyle influencers. Her content is equal parts inspiring and entertaining, and trust me, you're going to love her!

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September 8, 2025
Travel + Explore & Play: Under the Sea Edition with Keyerria Howard
July 21, 2025
Travel + Explore & Play: Under the Sea Edition with Keyerria Howard
July 21, 2025

Welcome Back to the Blog – Let’s Dive In!

Hey there, and welcome back to Travel + Explore & Play with Sallee Jay! This month, I’m thrilled to introduce you to our featured guest blogger Keyerria Howard who’s taking us on an underwater journey—literally. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or just curious about what it feels like to breathe beneath the waves, you’ll want to follow along as we explore the fascinating world of scuba diving through the eyes of a passionate diver.

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July 21, 2025
Travel + Explore & Play: Iceland Edition with Elissa Joseph
June 20, 2025
Travel + Explore & Play: Iceland Edition with Elissa Joseph
June 20, 2025

Hello and welcome to Travel + Explore & Play with Sallee Jay!
I’m thrilled to introduce today’s guest blogger, Elissa Joseph, who’s here to share her unforgettable adventures in Iceland!

The support and love you’ve shown our guest contributors this year has been amazing, and I just know Elissa’s story will spark something in you. Whether it inspires you to finally book that dream trip to Iceland or gives you the gentle push to take your first solo journey — that’s exactly what this space is all about.

At the heart of it, my mission is simple: to encourage you to explore boldly, travel deeply, and play freely.

So, without further ado, dive into Elissa’s experience below!

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June 20, 2025
Dandy Dreams NYC Style: Experiencing Black Elegance at the MET
May 20, 2025
Dandy Dreams NYC Style: Experiencing Black Elegance at the MET
May 20, 2025

Hello, beautiful travelers and curious style lovers,

Welcome back to Travel + Explore & Play with Sallee Jay—where I usually take you through my most wanderlust-worthy destinations. But today, I’m channeling my inner fashion blogger, because my recent trip to New York City was anything but ordinary.

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May 20, 2025
Japanese Excellence Culinary Immersion – NYC Style
May 13, 2025
Japanese Excellence Culinary Immersion – NYC Style
May 13, 2025

Hey there, adventure-seekers and fellow foodies!  Welcome to another mouthwatering episode of "Travel + Explore and Play with Sallee Jay" — where I'm not just your host, I'm your culinary co-conspirator!

I've JUST touched down from the concrete jungle that is New York City, and my taste buds are STILL doing happy dances from what might be the food highlight of my year (bold statement, I know, but wait until you hear about it)!

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May 13, 2025
Finding Home Away from Home: My Journey from Guam to Colorado - Featured Guest Blogger Shawntel Techaira
May 2, 2025
Finding Home Away from Home: My Journey from Guam to Colorado - Featured Guest Blogger Shawntel Techaira
May 2, 2025

I was inspired to move to the United States as I prepared to send my daughter off to college and step into a new chapter as an empty nester. It felt like the right moment to embrace a change not just in life stage, but also in pace and place.

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May 2, 2025
Christmas in the City of Lights - Featuring Guest Blogger Rachel Nava
February 20, 2025
Christmas in the City of Lights - Featuring Guest Blogger Rachel Nava
February 20, 2025

Hello again 😀 and welcome to Travel + Explore & Play with Sallee Jay, I am your guest host, Rachel Nava.

Rachel is biracial, with Mexican and Finnish heritage, which gives her a unique perspective on the world. Her diverse background has shaped her travels and the way she connects with different cultures, making her experiences all the more meaningful.

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February 20, 2025
The Return of the Misfits
May 31, 2024
The Return of the Misfits
May 31, 2024

Hello and welcome to travel + explore & play with Sallee Jay, I am your host. 

If one is lucky in life, they are able to make 2 or 3 really good friends. It’s even better when those friends become family. Allow me to introduce you to one of those people in my life, Rachel Nava. Recently, we traveled to Nola to celebrate my longtime sister-friend affectionally dubbed “Chacon” for her 50th birthday and 5th wedding anniversary and we had a blast.

Rachel and I met when we worked together almost 20 years ago and have always managed to stay in touch. She is a rare and beautiful soul and the epitome of a true friend.

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May 31, 2024
Celebrate, Cultivate & Activate:  Africa Development Promise - IMPACT Mixer
February 11, 2024
Celebrate, Cultivate & Activate: Africa Development Promise - IMPACT Mixer
February 11, 2024

Join us for an incredible in-person event at 2632 Blake Street, Denver, CO, USA! Get ready to celebrate, cultivate, and activate positive change in Africa. Together, we'll make a lasting impact and give back to Africa Development Promise. This event is your chance to connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a difference. Come and be inspired by powerful speakers, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and discover new ways to support Africa's development. Let's come together and create a brighter future for Africa. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of something truly special!

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February 11, 2024

Celebrate, Cultivate & Activate: Africa Development Promise - IMPACT Mixer

February 11, 2024 in Education, Donate, SalleeJay, Denver, black history, Uganda

Greetings, I have missed you all so much! Be on the lookout for a blog later this week catching you all up on all of the exciting things that have been happening, while I have been away from the blog.

For any newbies, Welcome to Travel + Explore & Play with Sallee Jay, I am your host. I am so happy that you are here, and delighted to share my travel experiences with you.

Over the last three years (read more here), I have hosted a digital fundraiser to support the mission and programs of Africa Development Promise (ADP).  This year is no different, however, there is a twist. 

Let's come together to celebrate, empower, and make a real impact at the Africa Development Promise - IMPACT Mixer on March 15, 2024!

Get your tickets today!

Africa Development Promise partners with agricultural cooperatives to put the power of the collective behind every woman and the family she supports.

Join me to learn more about the mission & opportunities to travel to Rwanda 🇷🇼 and Uganda 🇺🇬 to experience firsthand the  transformation of rural east African women and families.

I’m calling on all of my peeps that are into sustainable farming, agriculture, food science, equity and development in Africa.

There are several ways that you can make an IMPACT with me, in my endeavor to support ADP!

Purchase your ticket 🎟️ online! As a gift 🎁 to you during the month of February, my birthday month, I will be offering a 42% discount on tickets, taking the price to just under $50 to attend this wonderful mixer and fundraiser.

Your ticket includes:

  • Signature cocktail happy hour

  • Lite Bites

  • Live Entertainment

  • A chance to go home with, a fantastic travel themed basket and other door prizes.

  • Panel Discussion

  • Networking + Libations

  • + A chance to make a meaningful IMPACT!

Discounted tickets here‼️

If you are not able to attend the event and still want to, donate, please see the donation tab on the website where there are suggested impact giving amounts for your reference.

Donate towards impact giving 🎁

Your Impact Donation

Your donation makes a direct impact to cooperative participants in ADP programming.

Learn more about taking a journey with me and experience firsthand, the capacity-building support for the cooperatives, as well as vocational training programs for women to branch out into new enterprises that expand their livelihoods and future. We will be auctioning off an opportunity for an ADP travel tour, only a $250 non refundable deposit solidifies your spot.

Want to read more about my past travel trips with Africa Development Promise, click here and here for more details.

I can’t wait to see you all in March! Until then happy traveling ✈️🎟️✨

Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-cul...
Tags: africa development promise, professional development, denver, food & drinks, international development, economic development, birthday
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