Hey hey! So I’m currently sitting in Orlando, as I’m covering a local fashion show called Deck the Runway tonight! I just landed last night from Miami, where I was working with Lincoln on an influencer activation during Art Basel: Just look at all that black girl goodness! While I have been in Miami before during Art Basel, this was my first time going as a somewhat active participant. Here are 5 observations I had about the gathering of artists,…
The Bomb Life Ghana Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to Do, Where to Eat (and Tips on Getting Your Visa, Fast!)
Hello from Kotoka Airport!I am currently relaxing in the Sanbra Priority lounge before boarding my direct Delta flight back to JFK. I just spent the last week in Ghana, shuttling in between the capital, Accra, and the Cape Coast, the place many slaves said their final goodbyes to their homeland before being forcefully shipped to lands unknown. If that sounds grim, then you’ll be prepared for Ghana. While the country has many ‘vacation’ worthy parts, for African Americans, it will…
The Bomb Life Athens, Greece Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to Do, Where to Eat
Happy Tuesday, Everyone! So I just got back from a quick trip to Rome and Greece! I’ll save Rome for a separate article. But first, Greece! Basically my homegirl Margaret chartered a yacht and invited me to join her. How can one say no to yachting in the Mediterranean Sea? While there, I did a little tanning, a bit of sight seeing, and lots of tik toking. Behold, my humble guide to the city of the Acropolis. 1. How to…
The Bomb Life Lodi, California Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to Do + 3 Must Visit Vineyards
Happy Tuesday, Bombers and Bombshells! This past weekend, I went to celebrate the 1st birthday of my college roommate’s baby in beautiful Lodi, California! I am so grateful I have a friend who lives in that part of the country, because it is hands down one of the most beautiful places I’ve seen in my life. Picture this: rolling green grass, miles of vines, peace, and NO MOSQUITOS! I was in heaven! Lodi is a small town, so there’s not…
The Bomb Life Eleuthera, Bahamas Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to Do, What to See (Be Prepared for the Frog Sounds at Night!)
Happy Friday, Bomb Lifers! I am currently sitting in Atlanta airport on a gnarly (!) 3 hour layover, and figured: what better time than now to tell you about my recent trip to Eleuthera, Bahamas? As many of you may know, my mother is from Nassau, Bahamas, and we have family on Nassau, Andros, Long Island, and Eleuthera. While we normally go to Nassau to see our family, we decided to switch it up for this trip to my motherland.…