A Black British Girl's Perspective of a Global Village
In the summer of 2006 I packed a suitcase for a three week holiday in Accra. Filled with excitement and pride from buying my own flight ticket, I set off on my first solo journey. I've been coming to this city since childhood. While my peers at school went with their families on new and... Continue Reading →
Ghana is developing fast. The proof is most definitely evident in its diverse social scene. From music to art, restaurants to hotels, Ghana is certainly making a statement with its capital city Accra as the show piece for the world to view. In less than 24 hours of stepping off the plane at Kotoka International... Continue Reading →
Beach, mountain, forest, or somewhere else entirely? (Daily Prompt by wordpress.com). I first went to the Czech Republic in 2008 when a lovely family who have become like my own whenever I visit, agreed to a spontaneous 'culture exchange' experience (think along the story line of The Holiday featuring Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz)! Rollerblading... Continue Reading →
It's a coincidence that todays Daily Prompt is Places; Beach, mountain, forest, or somewhere else entirely? (Daily Prompt). Well why have somewhere else entirely when Rio de Janeiro has all those in one city?! I'm back in Rio where my journey in Brazil started a few months ago. On my arrival to the city, the... Continue Reading →
The former fishing village still holds much of its rustic charm and character. If sun, sea and sand are on your wish list, away from the overwhelming bustle of Salvador, then Praia do Forte is for you! It's definitely worth the short trip away from the capital of Bahia, where you'll find other tourists seeking the same... Continue Reading →
You may be familiar with the Brazilian jewellers H.Stern which has stores located internationally, including world-famous Harrods in Knightsbridge London. If you're a lover of all things beautiful, don't be surprised to find yourself in drawn towards the H.Stern store located in the heart of Salvador's historical district, Pelourinho. Bahia's influence has proudly found its way... Continue Reading →
"... And they lived happily ever after..." Think about this line for a few minutes. Are you living happily ever after? If not, what will it take for you to get there? (Daily Prompt) How do we value the simplicity of happiness when negative obstacles in our daily lives strip us free of this? Like... Continue Reading →
There's always room for more delicious foods!... I revisit some of my favourite travel food moments! A moment on the lips- a life time on the hips but always worth every bite! My ultimate Cheesecake Factory moment... Ummmm! Related articles Cheesecake Factory pasta on list of caloric "food porn" (news.yahoo.com) Protein Powder Cheesecake Healthy and... Continue Reading →
Malcolm's Echo: The legacy of Malcolm X (African Movie Academy Award) is a feature documentary by African-British film director Dami Akinnusi. I first the met Dami in 2004 before her credits included Bleach My Skin White (ITV)- the first UK documentary to tackle skin bleaching on primetime television. Even within the humble settings of one... Continue Reading →
We are all chocolate! Sweet and divine we are, descending from the dirt of the earth, the fruit of life given by Theobroma, food worthy of the gods themselves, our roots in Africa and its vast diaspora, cocooned by a protective shell, our seeds cultivated to be roasted until 'blackened', how our darkness has pathed... Continue Reading →
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