A Black British Girl's Perspective of a Global Village
http://youtu.be/K47kC-8RDwQ The Berlin Wall was the barrier division between communist East Germany and "Democratic" West Germany from 1961 until it was pulled down in 1989 - 25 years ago. I visited the remains of the wall during my trip to Berlin, taking in the art which also has a political message - as with most of... Continue Reading →
http://youtu.be/CY33Jitl8Mc I spent the weekend in Berlin hanging out with Edrin Kondi - a friend I met during my trip to Ghana in 2010... I couldn't help notice the books about Africa he had sitting on his bedside table... This was my excuse to get an interview with my host and find out a bit... Continue Reading →
I'm loving Berlin for 2 main reasons: it's student-budget friendly and Berliners walk fast! That equation equals myself as a Londoner easily adapting into a new city I've barely spent 24hrs in. Of course there are lots of other reasons to love Berlin. And as the hours go by, something new is added to my mental list.... Continue Reading →
Thursday is the "new weekend" So it's been proclaimed! And if that's the case I landed in Berlin just in time for a treat; "Wochen Market" - a weekly food event which attracts both locals and tourists to the hub of Berlin's thriving food scene. Food blogger Sisley Killam shows me Street Food Thursday ... And a pretty good reason... Continue Reading →
It's exactly 2 years since I got a phone call that would change the my fate, particularly in education. When UAL admin called to tell me a "mistake" had been made - I couldn't carry on with the second year studying BA Journalism, because I'd "failed" my first year, I thought my world would come crashing... Continue Reading →
Londoners didn't have to travel very far to get a taste of Africa on the 11th October, when the continent of all humanity came to one of the World's most famed squares - Trafalgar Square in central London. Africa On The Square was organised by the Mayor Of London for Black History Month. The event included... Continue Reading →
http://youtu.be/tGbRZ73NvlY Since 1998 the legindary Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club® have taken Cuban music across borders, staged thousands of performances around the world, and brought the joy of Latin music to millions. Now after 16 years touring, they return to Europe to bid "adios" in their final tour - and I happen to be in Rome ready for their arrival... Continue Reading →
London paid tribute to Brazil yesterday with a magnificent fiesta that captured the spirit the South American FIFA World Cup host country. From noon till 7pm, within the perimeters of 23,000 m² which later expanded out into the rest of the capital - Brazil came to London in Trafalgar Square! Nelson's Column loomed high guarding Trafalgar Square, whilst behind... Continue Reading →
Thursday, 12 June 2014 - 12:00pm to 7:00pm Come dressed in the Brazilian colours of yellow, blue and green for a sizzling, samba party in London – the same day the 2014 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Brazil. There'll be a carnival atmosphere with live music, DJs, dance lessons, short films, drumming, capoeira and more, climaxing with... Continue Reading →
http://youtu.be/YCeXynJlvvI Very excited to be back behind the camera... And back in my heels (I guess I still have the model-in-me)! Look out for the full editorial fusing fashion with travel for Fuse Magazine - my first fashion editorial. I'm in Ghana later this week... Travelmakerkai is back! #SpotlightAfrica Designs by Harmattan. Suitcase: Tripp
Travelmaker Kai 