Daytrip to the Countryside – Village of Tring

The hustle and bustle of metropolis living takes a toll on all city dwellers. The stale polluted air, crowded trains, and the daily demands of work creates lots of stress and anxiety. To recharge, it's necessary to escape the city...

Guide to transitioning into London life- Part I

Here are a few things I had to get used and wish someone would have told me about London before I moved here. I've spent seven months in London and I'm still getting used to how the city works. 1....

Malaga, Spain

I visited Malaga, Spain this a week ago and was blown away at the beauty, history and charm of the city. I recommend staying in historical section of Malaga.  You can get Airbnb accommodations away from the main tourist plazas...

Daytrip to Kent, Dover, and Canterbury

Bank holiday weekend in London is all about escaping the city. Interested in history, venture to Kent. There are countless castles, villages and countryside views to explore. Leeds Castle, Cantebury and the Dover Cliffs are good options for a day...

This is Guyana, Sweet Guyana!

Guyana is on the mainland of South America situated between the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Brazil to the south, Suriname to the east and Venezuela to the west. Guyana is known for being the "land of many waters". With...

Albania – From Tirana to Durres

I was visiting my cousin in Tirana, Albania two weeks ago and to tell you the truth, I didn't know what to expect. I was looking forward to visiting my cousin who has dedicated his life to God's work for...

Lost in Wien, Austria

Life gives us precious gifts that at first may not appear positive but once you let it be, the gift reveals themselves. If you find yourself stranded in Flughafen Wien, Vienna Airport like I was two weeks ago. Here's what you...

Ridley Road Market

Living in my new city has been exciting but five months in I'm running out of my favourite things.  To name a few extra large Aveeno lotion, black cake, sorrel, and iPhone minutes.  Some of these things are easily replaced but a few...

Black and Blue Pinstripes

Perception is a powerful thing. It has the power to create as well as destroy; win or lose battles; bring joy as well as harbor despair. During my first two months in London, while still figuring things out I have...

Policing- London vs. Brooklyn

Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn seven years ago.  My date, a Nigerian-American man, is driving me home from a nice dinner. We're driving down Court Street, turned left on Union Street and he whispers to me. We’re being followed. I dart a strange...

Hairdresser Search – Part I

Anyone who knows me knows that I have a special relationship with my hair. And my hairdressers are very very important people in my life. The ladies of Khamit Kinks have cared for my hair for  over ten years. They've seen me...

Lost in Translation – “Crumpet”

My London experience continues with a weekend  spent discovering  Cambridge University. I stopped by a tea shop after browsing the Cambridge grounds to find my new favorite treat "crumpets". Crumpets look like English muffins but they're more like chunky pancakes....