Located in Ghana - the Ashanti region (of course) lies the largest natural lake in West Africa Lake Bosomtwe/i (boh-sum-chwe) translated to Antelope God. I spent five days in Kumasi and one day was spent visiting Lake Bosomtwe. It was a last minute suggestion by a family friend. There were a few things you could … Continue reading EXPLORING GHANA: THE LEGENDARY LAKE BOSOMTWE
You have to find that place that brings out the human in you. The soul in you. The love in you. ~Robert M Drake. For me, home is that place. I find that I am most inspired when I am travelling. Over time I have developed a love for travelling, however, being … Continue reading REMEMBER WHY YOU STARTED: REFLECTIONS IN GHANA.
This year has been all about growth and getting to know me. It has been a crazy journey there were a lot of down moments and times where I just gave up but they were all lessons and I am grateful for them. It is never too late to unlearn and re-learn I am constantly … Continue reading LESSONS LEARNT AT TWENTY-ONE.
I remember the first time I went on a trip to the countryside. Tell a lie - this was not my first trip, but it was the most significant. It was a trip to Devon with my best friend and her family; I think I was in year ten at the time so at the … Continue reading TAKE A TRIP TO THE COUNTRYSIDE.
This summer has been a very productive one for me, working full-time and also managing to attend a number of events. The majority or should I say the events that have stuck out for me have been the networking events. Each with a different style and purpose, some great and some not so great. I … Continue reading NETWORKING 101
Networking events are a great way to meet new people and make connections, however, not all networking events get it right. I'm not usually critical of events, but when it comes to networking events it's important that they are done correctly. Simply because you're meeting new people and the next person you meet could potentially … Continue reading THE NETWORKER.
No one really goes to the cinema as much as before. With movie websites like Netflix and Putlocker available people,(me being one of them) would rather save money watching movies in bed rather than spend stupid amounts of money in the cinema. However, it is nice to go to the cinema once in a while, so why … Continue reading A NEW CINEMA EXPERIENCE
On my way to Paris,I was feeling very nostalgic for some reason. I remember my first trip to Paris like it was yesterday. I think it was my first holiday my mum, brother, auntie and cousin went to Disneyland Paris 15 years ago. And I was here doing the same journey again but by myself. … Continue reading OUI EXPLORING PARIS.
Afropunk Paris is definitely at the top of my favourite experiences this year so far. I can't believe that events like this don't happen in London! If you're not familiar with Afropunk, it is an online movement that promotes equality and diversity. They also hold an annual music festival celebrating music of black origin and art. … Continue reading APPRECIATING BLACK ART AND CULTURE @ AFROPUNK FESTIVAL.
If you know me, you'll know I LOVE exploring and trying new things. I am also a student, which means I am dirt broke so I cannot afford to travel around the world like I would want to. So I decided it would be a good idea to explore the city I am from before I … Continue reading PLACES TO VISIT IN LONDON
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