What I have learned after 50 days of traveling abroad
Today is day 50 of our trip and we are now officially just over half way through our travels. I figured this was a good opportunity to share some things that I’ve learned so far. What has worked well for us. Things I would adjust. Just general thoughts on a long trip like this that…
Learning to Drive a Manual in Paris – A Trial by [Almost] Fire
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I am 26 years old and I have never truly driven a manual car. I know it’s pretty sad but I’m sure I’m not the only one and I hope this story helps others like me and entertains the rest of y’all! For a little background knowledge, I am not completely divorced from the knowledge…
Exploring Paris by Foot and by Food
I write this post while sitting in a wine bar in Bordeaux, France. Two amazing glasses of Medoc red wine in front of me waiting to be tasted, and as these posts take a while to put together I’m sure a few other wines will pass over my table as well. Alena and I have…
Our Holiday in Holland – Photos from Amsterdam and Kampen
Our next destination after Ghana was the Netherlands. The actual trip from Accra to Amsterdam was unforgettable, both for the good and the bad, but I will save that for another post. We were both excited to finally arrive in Amsterdam and enjoy some city time. We were able to see many of the top…
Akwaba Obruni: Photos from Accra and Cape Coast Areas
Our first day in Ghana we went to the University of Ghana in Legon, Accra. Alena studied there for a semester in college about 6 years ago. We even went back to her old dorm and ate a snack at one of her favorite campus spots. After walking around campus in the blazing sun, we…