Salvador da Bahia! Historically known as the "City of the Holy Saviour of the Bay of all Saints". Brazil's vibrant Afro-Brazilian capital, renowned for its positive energy (which by the way is contagious) and happy people, has had an immense impact on me since my arrival earlier this year. So to say goodbye not just to the city... Continue Reading →
Party Time in Accra #throwback
Do parties and crowds fill you with energy, or send you scurrying for peace and quiet? (Daily Prompt). Gosh I've missed my daily dose of 'Daily Prompt' inspiration courtsey of wordpress.com! Apologies for my long absence regular readers... Hope you didn't miss me too much 😉 Returning to London- 'back to reality' was a little... Continue Reading →
And I keep coming back for more… Accra.
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 Contemporary presents KA.LEI.DO.SCOPE
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 →
Another round of Czech please!
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 →
Beach, Mountain, Forest… or simply Rio de Janeiro?
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 →
Praia do Forte and enjoying Acaraje!
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 →
Comedy of Errors… When does it stop being funny?
Murphy’s Law says, “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” Write about a time everything did. (Daily Prompt) Considering how much I love travelling, just knowing how much can go wrong is enough to have me make some preparations before hand. But no matter how much I prepare, technology has a way of failing... Continue Reading →
Jewel in the heart of Pelourinho… H.Stern
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 →
Fears of a Travel Addict: Beyond the Fairytale
"... 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 →