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Kenya Part 1: Nairobi, Samburu, and a Safari That Felt Like Coming Home
A visit to a women-only village in Samburu left me in tears, and taught me what “it takes a village” really looks like.
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South Africa: My First Safari and the Trip That Taught Me a Few Things About Myself
I didn’t expect to be the only solo traveler and the only Black person in the whole group. I thought there would be more diversity.
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Victoria Falls Part 1: The Moment Someone Welcomed Me Home
A driver said “welcome home” the moment I landed, and I finally understood what it means to be part of the diaspora.
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Victoria Falls Part 2: One Trip, Two Countries, and a Pair of Russian Men Who Kept Showing Up
A water safari in Botswana, an unlikely friendship with two Russian strangers, and a helicopter ride over the falls.
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A Family Wedding in Nigeria: Love, Culture, and Coming Together
Story coming soon!