Zachary Levi’s book “Radical Love” details his journey of dealing with mental illness and the causes of his depression. This book is semi-autobiographical, detailing Levi’s childhood of growing up in an abusive household with an abusive mother and an absent father. It also addresses generational trauma through stories…
This 31st birthday left me with a surprise trip to Saint Martin. After dodging the intrepid storm Fiona, I had to figure out a way to get back to the United States from Guadeloupe. Flights directly back to the U.S. were scarce and I didn’t want to wait…
When traveling solo, I meet people from all over the world. While traveling in Martinique, I met locals as well as foreigners. I met students studying abroad from Sweden and Switzerland. I met Haitians that bouncing back and forth between Haiti and Martinique to work. In Morocco, I…
I read a travel article by Nomadic Matt. He stated in the article that when visiting Colombia, you shouldn’t take any tours having to do with Pablo Escobar. Be sensitive to the people of Colombia. I understood what he was saying. This man caused so many murders and…
Saint Lucia is a gorgeous anglophone island located south of the francophone island Martinique and north of Saint Vincent & Grenadines. I decided to make Saint Lucia my birthday trip and I had so much fun. I did not think too much about it and I just booked…
When it comes to apps, I like anything that makes my travel experience cheaper, quicker, and higher quality. It makes planning travel easier doing research through apps and the ability to purchase the things that are necessary for travel through apps. Another helpful component are the reviews. By…
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Traveling to Alicante, Spain was a pleasant surprise. I’d started my trip to Spain with a day trip to Barcelona and then went to Valencia. From Valencia, I went to Alicante. Alicante is a great location to visit the beach, great restaurants and historical sites in Spain. It’s…
Lagos, Nigeria Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad – Damilere Kuku What Drew Me to This Book: The colorful cover caught my eye on the bookshelf and then I saw the title. I was hooked from the first sentence of this collection of short stories. Narrated…
Barcelona is a great place to visit for a day whether you’re busing in from France or stopping through for a long layover. There are many things to do and see in just one day. Thanks to the affordability and great public transportation in Spanish cities, you can…
Marseille is a city of beautiful diversity with a blend of city on the interior and nature on the exterior. This city offers unique sites, fine cuisine, and excellent shopping. There are many options and things to experience in the city of Marseille.