A Black British Girl's Perspective of a Global Village
When I joined journalist Shanti Paudel to meet a friend for lunch, little did I know that we'd be visiting the UN Nepalese Bhairab Battalion base in Port-au-Prince... The closest I will get to Nepal until I actually step foot on its soil. Maj.Birendra greeted us as we entered the military base. He was kind enough... Continue Reading →
Many times during my travels I've been torn between the extent of risk I am willing to take to make each trip fulfilling. The risk starts from the very moment I choose to travel alone. And the added pressure is whether to carry my camera in public to practise another of my passions; photojournalism, or leave... Continue Reading →
This month of August, I would like to pay homage to my Tabom (Afro-Brazilian returnees to Ghana) ancestors by remembering their legacy. It occurred to me that there are a string of significant events and coincidences that took place during the month of august that are somehow in twined with Tabom history, and as a descendant; this... Continue Reading →
The volunteer who came to supervise the feeding of many children... The first thing I noticed about Carlos Suarez when we first met in the Dominican Republic less than a month ago, was his height. Standing past 6″ it would be easy to feel intimidated judging by his stature alone, had I not already communicated... Continue Reading →
http://youtu.be/SxrjQXrjhmY Leave the guide book in the comfort of your hotel room... Lose yourself in the wonders of this old city, with a local! Meet Nicaury and her sister Leticia. They were my guides as we strolled through Zona Colonial, taking in the sights and sounds of the oldest city of the new world. If you need... Continue Reading →
http://youtu.be/14LvS-w27yc When I got my exam results this summer my heart sank. 'What next' played on repeat in my thoughts while emotionally, confusion and frustration fought amongst each other. This feeling was all too familiar... Last year I thought my world would end because I failed a unit of my course. I would have to wait... Continue Reading →
http://youtu.be/sdJYT3AeWlY A couple of weeks ago I posted a 30 second clip of my experience as a volunteer with GN Dom. Here's the full edit introducing another member of staff- Julio Gonzalez! My third day volunteering with Good Neighbors Dom... The adventures had already began when we set off early morning leaving behind Santo Domingo... Continue Reading →
As I am writing this post, Sai Baba has his gaze fixed on me. There's no avoiding the warmth in his eyes and smile radiating onto me even from a picture hanging on a wall above my head. Perhaps this was my inspiration to wake up early this morning with a strong desire to write... Continue Reading →
http://youtu.be/ffuhPedx4kU Funny how my trips don't always go according to plan... But sometimes the best plan is not having a plan and just going with the flow! My first vblog... Hopefully I'll get over cringing when I hear the sound of my own voice and produce a few more video blog posts!
It's 27 years since Spike Lee graced the theatres with his first ever joint... She's Gotta Have It Mr Lee and his team are still going strong. Much respect! Join 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks | Spike Lee on Facebook Related articles Spike Lee: Help Me Make My Next Movie (oldschool1053.com) Watch Spike Lee... Continue Reading →
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