The Ghana Run Down
Visa process: - This process was a bit convoluted. I had to fly to D.C to expedite my visa. The information online was not very clear when it came to…
Jamaica Carnival: A Once In A lifetime Experience
Well folks, I've had a couple of weeks to digest everything that was Jamaica Carnival 2019. I've had tons of questions about what the process was, where we stayed, was…
Cocktails in Kingston: A Vacation Guide
Going to Jamaica has always been a dream of mine! I mean I grew up hearing about this place where the ocean is the bluest you've ever seen and the…
Cocktails in Maine: A Vacation Guide
Three day weekend trips are some of my favorites especially when you live in New England! There are so many places that you can visit in New England, which give…
The yellow dress every woman needs
Ok - I know I said that this post here was my last one but I legit couldn't round up my trip to Ghana without an homage to this yellow…
Ghana: Authentically African
Ghana vibrates in every fiber of my being. Ghana reminded me why being African is so envied. Why our outfits and hairstyles are imitated and appropriated. When you walk down…
Year of return: Akwaaba | Ghana in 11 days
AkwaabaA word meaning "welcome". It is an a twi word, spoken by the Ahan tribe of Ghana Last year the Ghanaian president declared 2019 'the year of return'. This was…
Cocktails in Ghana
Ghana is authentically Africa. From the moment I landed to the time I was back on my Ethiopian Airways flight, there was a certain familiarity. The smiles, the warm welcomes,…
What I wore in Ghana: Resort Wear
Cocktails! I just got back from my trip to Ghana a couple of days ago and while I'm working on my Ghana Run Down post (you can find past trip…
The Canada Run Down
Visa process: - I definitely needed a visa for this trip. I have a multi-year visa, which permits multiple entry into Canada. The application process was completely online and I…
Eaters Guide to Ottawa
A good part of my love for travel is fueled by food. I love eating my way through a city. I enjoy devouring the local dishes be they made by…
What I Pack In My Carryon
I'm headed to Ottawa for a couple of days and I'm so excited to see my younger sister ... she graduates Carlton U in a couple of months! I'm officially…
The Dole Plantation: Hawaii’s Must Visit Pineapple Experience
The day before our flight to Hawaii I was in D.C. having dinner at Nando's in Chinatown. My friend Sharlene asked for Dole whip and I knew then that this…
My Favorite Travel Hairstyle: Braids
I get my hair done by the same lady that has done it for the last five years. Yes y'all, one lady does all the hairstyles that you have seen…
Bougie Aunty Vibes
My friend Danielle says that if you see a woman wearing all white on the Vineyard you should know that she is rich - I am very rich à la…
Vitamin Sea // Scout
The summer is literally my favorite season of all! Over the last couple of years I've gone to summer on Martha's Vineyard. One of my biggest qualms has always been…
My Favorite New England Island: Martha’s Vineyard
Over the last couple of years I've determined that I would summer on the Vineyard - Martha's Vineyard that is. It is one of my favorite locations in New England…
The Coolest Place in Brooklyn
My friend Ananita and her husband mentioned taking a trip to Brooklyn one Saturday when I was visiting them in New York. Ananita mentioned seeing this location online being hailed…