The Big & Tall Community Gives a New Affirmation To Self-Love, Fashion, and Body Positivity

Founded in 2018, The So Classic Gents XL housed one of the largest collectives of plus-sized gentlemen in the North American region. Their mission continues to create and cultivate conversations of inclusion and body positivity through events and community programming....

/ March 11, 2022

The Legal Nomads 2021 Gift Guide

I did my first ever holiday gift guide for travelers a few years ago, which was fun to compile. Readers seemed to enjoy the various items, and I was happy to share some of the products that accompanied me on...

/ November 24, 2021

Say Hello to Leila Farquharson: Plus Size Travel’s New Star Creator

Chubby Diaries: Where are you based? Leila: I am from the beautiful island of Nassau, Bahamas (born and raised) but I am based in Miami, Florida. Chubby Diaries: Describe the moment you caught the travel bug. Leila: The moment I...

/ November 6, 2021

Connecting the Dots: My Chronic Pain Explained. (And a Long Overdue Update)

It’s been awhile, and though I do share tidbits more frequently on social media and via my newsletter, I wanted to do a full write up of what has been going on. I haven’t published a blog post since April,...

/ October 8, 2021

Posing Tips and Tricks from Top Travel Bloggers

“Stop trying to hide your body! Too long I would contort myself into these awkward angles, suck my stomach in or hunch my shoulders over. All for the sake of hiding my rolls, making my arm look skinnier or just...

/ September 30, 2021