I find it fascinating how traveling changes your view of things and exposes you to things you otherwise wouldn’t notice if you din’t embark on that journey. I moved to Italy several years ago, It’s somewhat a second home seeing this is the first country i moved to in my late teens and the place which has impacted me the most in terms of education … Continue reading Living Abroad and learning about to adapt
One of the things I love about being African is our beautiful and meaningful names. African names are often given to reflect the circumstances surrounding a child’s birth, the parents’ aspirations, or to honor a deceased family member. Names can also reflect the time, season, or day a child was born.
In many African cultures, names have a deep significance and are believed to have a strong influence on the child’s life. For example, a name that means “strength” or “courage” may be given to a child to encourage them to embody those qualities throughout their life. Continue reading Things I love about being African
West Africa is a culturally rich and diverse region, with unique customs and traditions that vary from country to country. As a traveler or expat, it’s important to understand the local culture and try to blend in as much as possible. Here are some tips on how to blend in West Africa: Dress Appropriately Dressing appropriately is one of the most important things to consider … Continue reading Traveling to Africa – Here’s How to Blend in in West Africa
My first traumatic experience with the beach was at 8 years old. We were doing a runway session for an upcoming fashion show. Across our location you could see this beautiful coastline and I wondered if we would be made to take a walks along the beach after we were done with rehearsals. It was the first time i really being to the beach, it … Continue reading Why Africans Can’t Swim
Who has never dreamt of visiting Italy walking through the tiny alleys of beautiful Venice or experiencing the art and beauty of Florence and enjoying the best Pizza in Naples. To be honest, i wasn’t one of those people. In fact I had little knowledge of Italy growing up. My only knowledge of the country was by virtue of the fact that my father has … Continue reading 10 things I love about Living in Italy
One of the most common travel questions people ask themselves before packing their suitcases with confidence is What do I wear and What is appropriate to wear? This is especially common for travelers visiting the continent of Africa. for the first time or maybe not. Africa is a huge continent with diverse cultures and religion which influence the way people dress. Therefore if you are not … Continue reading How to dress in Sub-Sahara Africa
The first time i ever really travelled outside of Ghana was 2009. Growing up in an African home, traveling was something one never did. If anything it was discouraged. People did not travel for leisure or adventures. People only travelled because they needed to attend a certain function or fulfill an invitation and that always stuck with me. Here is a little insight into how … Continue reading How Traveling Changed me
