Seven days in Ghana tracing history, honoring ancestors, and experiencing modern life in Accra and Cape Coast. From the dungeons of Elmina and Cape Coast Castles to naming ceremonies, markets, and the chaos of city streets—this journey blends reflection, culture, and discovery.
The birthday trip to Marrakech was a vibrant Moroccan adventure filled with unforgettable experiences. Highlights included exploring the souk, learning about argan oil, a cooking class, henna workshop, and belly dancing. Day trips to Essaouira and the Atlas Mountains added to the excitement, culminating in a sunset camel ride and fire show.
So I traveled to Rio de Janeiro last Fall and I guess I need to revisit and revise my travel tips. Previously, I stated that you’d have an easier time as a foreigner navigating in countries where the Olympics have been held - Brazil has decided to prove me wrong. One night, my bestie and... Continue Reading →
No time for jet lag and there will be drinking Birthday time again - this time I planned a trip to Ireland with my two travel buddies. I like to travel at a faster rate than I earn PTO at work so this would be a quick trip with weekend travel. Additionally, my two friends... Continue Reading →
Last September, I booked a trip to Reykjavik, Iceland for my birthday. My main goal was to see the Northern Lights and I felt long overdue for a trip. So, I found a relatively inexpensive flight/hotel deal through Travelocity and began planning the journey. The trip ended up being 4 full days in Reykjavik with... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Quito Volcanoes, mountains and hills - that pretty much sums up the topography of my latest travel destination. I typically do some research prior to visiting a place so I was well aware that Quito has one of the highest elevations in the world. I also read that altitude sickness was something of... Continue Reading →
I climbed a volcano Ok, full disclosure I took a cable car up the side of a volcano but hey it counts. While I was definitely naive about how high the cable car ride was going to be (think how high you are in a plane lol), I’m definitely glad I did it now that... Continue Reading →
“At its best, travel should challenge our preconceptions and most cherished views, cause us to rethink our assumptions, shake us a bit, make us broader minded and more understanding.” - Arthur Frommer I’ve been a few places around the world - here are a few things I’ve learned along the way: Language doesn’t have to... Continue Reading →
We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. - Jawaharlal Nehru So, this blog was inspired by a Facebook memory of my first international trip, much introspection, several mini dialogues... Continue Reading →
A Memory and a Conversation 