As London begins to ease lockdown restrictions, and the capital slowly opens up again, TFL (Transport for London) is encouraging us to find new ways of travelling if London is to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
My Soho Times magazine launch!
It's been a busy few month - hence no recent travel updates! Believe it or not, I've managed to stay put in London without having itchy feet to get on a plane... And that's because I'm launching a magazine to showcase the most dynamic part of London - Soho! Remember when I was back from... Continue Reading →
Travelmaking Kai & Shay’s Day Out at Somerset House, London
My niece Shay is my special guest blogger, sharing her experience at "Get Up Stand Up Now: Generations of Black Creative Pioneers!" in her own words... With the help of her friend (a cartoon character I created), TravelmakingKai!
MisBeee Writes creates AKADi magazine – inspiring insights from our communities!
Nothing quite kicks away the blues than unexpectedly seeing yourself as the cover girl of a brand new magazine! I had to do a double take when fellow British-Ghanaian journalist, Abena Sɛwaa aka MisBeee, tagged me on the gram premiering her new online magazine... The surprise element of course being I wasn't aware I'd be on... Continue Reading →
Can I be a Tourist in my own City?
London is arguably the most popular tourist destination in the whole world, according to London's Economic Plan, attracting around 30 million visitors from other countries every year. As a born and bred Londoner, I'll admit, I don't view London in the same light as someone who's new to this city... I'm often excited to book a... Continue Reading →
So you want to CouchSurf with me?… First write a request I can’t refuse!
UPDATE 2020: **Spend Christmas in Soho London!** I'm happy to host max 6 CSers this Christmas and New Year! Minimum £20 donation towards food and drink www.paypal.me/travelmakerkai - still have to send a request so please read this blog post I've taken the time to put together. Thanks! I'm back in London from a life-changing trip... Continue Reading →
Kinho & Kinha: Catch-up Dinner at Pho, Soho
Every year my best friend Kinho from Brazil flies to London for a work conference, then takes the opportunity to stay an extra few days with me in Soho. When it comes to recommending places to eat, I have to admit I'm not the most experimental (something I'm on a mission to change), I tend to... Continue Reading →
Let’s do Lunch: From TravelmakerKai to The Soho Girl
I'm taking a break from being Travelmaker Kai to establish some meaningful connections on my doorstep - right here in Soho! Let's do Lunch is a lifestyle blog and network of 'doers' up for connecting, sharing, establishing meaningful friendships... Food is usually the catalyst! As much as travel will always be a part of my... Continue Reading →
Another Travelmakerkai Experience series begins with The Pianist Without Borders!
So you know when you've had an idea lingering in your head for a while, and you finally come to your senses that it's about time you did something about it? Well, that was me today! I've had the idea for a while to create a webseries/vlog about my travel experiences... And even though I... Continue Reading →
Taking to the streets of London with @NexHypeTV!
It's been a super slow start to the year, and I guess with this being my first post of 2016 I have to extend a Happy New Year to you all!! (Sorry for the tardiness -I'll fill you in on the dramas, losses and gains in another post!) Despite the slow start to the year,... Continue Reading →