Tag: Afrobella Travel
Afrobella Does Toronto
My first trip to Toronto was basically a 48 hour whirlwind. Came to town, had dinner, went to the MAC factory, then back to the airport. I wanted to experience more the second time around. On Friday 16 the homie Luvvie and I flew into the Billy Bishop Toronto Airport, for the first ever Soulafrodisiac [...]
Win a Trip to Paris!
Everyone I know who has been, has fallen in love with the culture, the ambiance, the food, the romance of Paris. Someday, I dream of visiting and strolling hand in hand along Parisian streets with my husband. It isn’t my time – not just yet. BUT – thanks to my friends at Black Atlas – [...]
Aloha! My Hawaii Videos are on Black Atlas
Bellas! Fellas! Remember I went to Hawaii in January? My articles and videos are finally up on Black Atlas. This is an exciting first for me, and the fulfillment of a New Year’s Resolution. I’ve faced my fear! And these are my first real on-camera YouTube videos. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2EUpRt60MU I’m not loving myself on camera 100% [...]
When Bella Goes a-Traveling
I’m looking forward to this weekend for the dorkiest reason — finally I’m going to unpack my suitcases, put away my summer clothes, and take my makeup and hair products out of my travel bag. Until February, when I go on another trip! With all the traveling I’ve been doing, I’ve had to learn the [...]
Aloha, Bellas!
I meant to post on Friday before I left…but the sand in the hourglass ran out before I had a chance. I spent the weekend in Hawaii, touring the island of Oahu for an upcoming feature for BlackAtlas.com. That’s me at the Diamond Head volcanic crater! I am in LOVE with Hawaii right now. Words [...]
Oasis of the Seas = Indescribable
Bellas, I’m in love with a cruise ship. I’m writing to you on board the amazing, incredible, gorgeous Oasis of the Seas – the largest cruise ship at sea. It’s got seven different neighborhoods. The first ever park at sea. A bar that moves between three decks. A zip line. Two surfing simulators. Broadway plays [...]
New York Fashion Week – Day 4 (Almost Done!)
I meant to post this diary all in one go, but in all honesty? I got NYFW’d OUT. The coverage on my blog and every other blog felt overwhelming and life came calling…so I took a break. But now I’m back to recap those last two whirlwind days of my first Fashion Week. Y’all ready? [...]
NYFW Day 3 – Plus Size at Fashion Week?
After my exciting evening at the tents and tour of the city via pedicab, I was exhausted. But I had to get my butt in gear for the next day. I had a trek out to Brooklyn in store! I ended Day 2 with a delicious Indian dinner in the Village with my best friend [...]
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Day #2
Hey bellas! Computer issues and being on the go kept me away from blogging this weekend. But now I’m back (and still in NYC for the moment) to recap my last few days of Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week. On to day 2! I had heard horror stories about picking up credentials at the Bryant [...]
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Day #1
Wow, bellas! It’s been a long, crazy, wonderful day. I’m writing this from a cushy air mattress at my friend Jenny’s apartment… (you might recall, the one with all the stairs. Whew!) Today was the official beginning of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York, and the city was absolutely electric. I got here this afternoon, and [...]
Happy Independence Day to My Trinis!
Even though I’m far away, Trinidad will always be my home. And on days like today I miss the simple pleasures. Like spending time with my family, going to visit my friends, eating good food like roti and doubles, shark and bake, pholourie, and pelau. I miss drinking Shandy and having the best rum available [...]
5 Places I’d Love to Re-Visit in NYC
New York, New York! I have a love/hate relationship with the city, I can’t deny. I love it because there’s so much to see and do and experience! It’s the epicenter of absolutely everything I’m into – writing, blogging, beauty, style, good food, fun… I hate it because I don’t live there. Don’t get me [...]
Southern Hospitality
“Don’t stop. Anywhere.” “Maybe you should wear a hat or something.” “Seriously, even if you have to go to the bathroom, do not stop. Anywhere!” That’s just SOME of the advice I got when I let my friends and family know that the road trip I was taking would bring me through the South. Please [...]
Trini and Proud of It
“Trinidad is my land And of it I am proud and glad But I can’t understand Why some people does talk it bad. All of them who runnin’ dey mouth Don’t know whey they talkin’ bout They will paint here black everyday, But the right things they would never say…” I had to open this [...]
Travel Week!
Wow, bellas! 2009 really has been the year of change I intended it to be. Finally, I’m in Chicago after traveling everywhere from New York City to Trinidad. And finally I realize — I’ve got some travel writing to do! I will admit, I waited a while in the hopes that I could somehow publish [...]
