Accra, Ghana - Year Of The Return 2019 - We Fell In Love
I just returned from my first trip "home" to Ghana and I cannot get over the life-changing experience. If you follow my blog, YouTube channel or Instagram, then you know that Ghana was not my first time in Africa. In fact, Ghana was the 10th country that I visited on the beautiful continent. Each country provided a unique experience and great memories that I hold dear to my heart. However, there was something about Ghana... This trip may have been the best trip of my life! I'
#SafariGoals in Kenya
I’ve aspired to visit Kenya for quite some time now. As a country it offers some of the most diverse experiences, from the beach in Diani/Mobassa, to the bustling capital of Nairobi and the amazing safari and tribe in the Masai Mara. I’ll post more about my full trip later, but first, I can’t wait to share more about the safari experience that we had! (Original images featuring Rondel Holder) Through following a travel blogger friend, Monet, also known as The Traveling Child
THE ZANZIBAR COLLECTION - LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTELS WE LOVE
On my recent trip to East Africa (Kenya + Tanzania) we had the pleasure of staying at all four properties of the luxury boutique hotel line, The Zanzibar Collection. From top notch service staff, to perfectly manicured gardens, decadent seafood to views of the Indian ocean, we had a divine experience for all the senses to enjoy. The island of Zanzibar and The Zanzibar Collection lived up to the mysterious, unbothered (in a good way), remote island vibe that you’d expect. As w
HERITAGE JOURNEY PART 1 & 2: TOGO AND BENIN (TRACING MY ROOTS IN AFRICA)
Soul Society 101 family! In an amazing partnership with The Points Guy, I'm kicking off my documentary series, Heritage Journey, in West Africa as I trace my roots based on the results of my Ancestry DNA test. Surprised but thrilled at my DNA results, the first two episodes of the series showcase me in Togo and Benin, which make up 29% of my ancestral makeup. I'm connecting with locals, learning about the kings and queens, visiting slave capture sites, checking out the beauti
MOROCCO 101: GUEST INFLUENCER PIECE
Chefchaouen (also known as The Blue City) is a city in northwest Morocco. It is the chief town of the province of the same name, and is noted for its buildings in shades of blue. The city was founded in 1471, as a small fortress, which still exists to this day to fight the Portuguese invasions of northern Morocco. While heading to our overnight desert excursion we were able to stop for camel ride tours. The Hassan II Mosque (or Grande Mosquée Hassan II) is a mosque in Casabl
SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARI
My fiancee and I recently took a trip to Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. It was an AMAZING experience that I will be sure to share details on in the next few weeks. However, by far the highlight of the trip was the Safari experience that we had at Invedoorn Game Reserve. Highlight is an understatement. More like mindblowing. Although we very much enjoyed the city experiences in South Africa, what's a trip to the motherland without being able to see exotic animals ro
Traveling Beauty: Ivy Coco
Hi Ivy! Thank you so much for speaking with us today! So for those who don't know you, can you give a brief background of what you do? Well, I’m Ivy! A lot of people know me as Coco. I’m a fashion blogger, model, and I also work for a fashion-consulting firm in Los Angeles. I have my life style blog that I run. It’s very important to me because it talks about my sense of style and illustrates how our style is reflective of things that we have gone through in our life. My blog
Fly Guys: Tyson Gray
Tyson Gray is our latest Fly Guy. Originally from Chicago, IL, this fly guy currently lives in New York, NY but having been to over 40 countries, he can be spotted around the world! Read On. Soul Society 101: What are your earliest travel memories? Tyson: My earliest travel memory was in 93' when my family took a trip to the Bahamas. It was a cruise and I was in the 7th grade at the time. I remember getting off the boat at the dock and there were so many people selling items
FLY GUYS: Olatokunbo Okuwobi AKA TOKITONEGRITO
23 year old Olatokunbo Okuwobi AKA Toks AKA TokitoNegrito if our Fly Guy of the week. At such a young age, Toks has put many of us (yes, including me) to shame with his travel. His name means born overseas with wealth and happiness. Born in Newark New Jersey and raised in Houston, Texas to Nigerian and Dominican parents - maybe there's a few reasons he's has a head start on this travel thing. Read On! Soul Society 101: What inspired your interest in travel? Toks: Movies, Musi
FLY GUYS: CHRISTIAN AKA ETHNIC GENT
Christian Kameni is our Fly Guy of the week. Of Cameroonian origins and currently residing in the Washington DC metro area, Christian (also known as @Ethnic_Gent on these Instagram streets) has lived in Europe and been around the world and back. Soul Society 101: What are some of your favorite places to visit (restaurants, bars, lounges, sites) in your current town of DC? Georgetown and the Washington Monument would definitely be my favorite places to visit in D.C. Some of my
