A Black British Girl's Perspective of a Global Village
Meet Paulo, better known as Gregorio-praia-ipanema. He sells purses made from Coca-Cola tabs. Yes that right. So next time you're throwing away a can, think of all the unique purses Gregorio can make! I ask him a few questions and he answers each one with a full smile, lots of humour and positivity to match...... Continue Reading →
It's quite common to have a travel partner, but to travel with seven of your closest friends is really an indulgence! And the lucky girl to have her friends with her as she celebrated her 21st birthday is Kim! The group from Cape Town, South Africa are spending 3 weeks in Brazil. They were hosted... Continue Reading →
The best way to see Rio de Janeiro is with a local who can show you not only the important tourist attractions, but also the hidden gems the city has to offer. Meet Rodrigo Pires. He has worked as a Tour Guide in Rio for 7 years. Extremely passionate about his job he tells me,... Continue Reading →
This weekend is an opportunity to experience carnival- for free! And we like FREE. Yes we- that's me, Jean and Alberto. An interesting trio we make. Myself from London, Jean from Belgium and Alberto (a travel journalist!!) from Italy. We share a common interest to experience the best of Rio! Yesterday was the first day... Continue Reading →
And this time has been like any other. I've been caught up in the whirlwind of arriving in Rio and settling in that anything outside this world be comes a distant memory. No news is good news is my motto. I forget to call home. Back home where my family and my friends are. I... Continue Reading →
It's raining here in Rio. And not just raining but thundering down. It's taken almost two weeks to arrive as thunder was predicted during the early days of my arrival however it's only just showed up with a bolt! And then as quick as the rains started it's ended... And the starts again. My Carioca... Continue Reading →
My honeymoon period is officially over! It's time to get some work done and that's exactly what I set off to do today in the heat of Rio's scorching sun. My brother from another mother Tuni from Serra Leone, took a break from working in his barber shop on Rua Vinte de Abril, to accompany... Continue Reading →
That´s right I did. But it wasn´t planned (like that counts!) I innocently stepped into a gym the other day to try and blag a free one day pass (as you do when you´re feeling too lazy to jog all the way to the beach)... And I stepped out with a membership for a month!... Continue Reading →
I'm keeping to the theme of Elizabeth Gilbert's search for everything. I'm only half way through (it's Rio- I've been distracted)! There are many parts of this book where I lose any connection (and quite frankly would rather be distracted than read another sentence) and would want to throw the book out of the window... Continue Reading →
Last sunday I went to church. That's at least three times this year I've attended a church service. Not bad for a 'non church goer'. I've always claimed that my spirituality lies in the comfort of my heart. I don't go out preaching (though I do like a healthy constructive debate) and I'm open to other... Continue Reading →
Travelmaker Kai 