The Story You Grow Up Inside
A reflection on how the stories we consume as children shape identity, belonging, and the limits of what we believe is possible.
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The Oath and the Open Door
Joy opens with a ritual. A chicken, blood, a young woman swearing an oath before she crosses the water. I kept asking: is it the belief that traps her, or the circumstances?
What It Means to Be From Somewhere
A personal reflection on Caribbean diaspora identity, exploring what it means to carry home across distance, memory, and generations.
The Light Here Is Different
When you spend 30 years moving for professional reasons, you develop a kind of useful detachment. You get very good at being open. You get good at choosing a place that's calm, planting yourself deliberately, and deciding this is the new home where you will let things slow down enough to be seen.
What the CAPTCHA Knows
A Dutch short film about failing a robot test won this year's Oscar. Twenty-two minutes. And somewhere in it, I found myself thinking about grief and what we're really asking when we demand that someone never die.
The Boy Who Read the Letters
Twenty-nine minutes. No famous names. No marketing budget worth mentioning. And yet The Letter Reader does something most feature films spend two hours trying and failing to do. It makes you feel the weight of a single piece of paper.
Filmmakers I Know Whose Movies I Can't Find
I know filmmakers personally. I've watched their work. And I still cannot reliably find their films or share them with people who need to see them.
Caste, Grief, and the Audacity of Origin
Ava DuVernay asked a question I haven't been able to shake: you'll sit through three hours of Oppenheimer building a bomb. Will you sit through two hours of a Black woman writing a book?
26 is Not My Name - A Statue Speaks of Theft, Return, and the Search for Home
Suppose a statue could feel, think, and talk about its life journey. It would tell us that it is more than a number; it is a symbol of culture and memory, and it is important to teach and protect the future of the people it represents. Why steal it from its home? Suppose someone steals your memory.
The Quiet Poison in Our Groceries
The U.S. just approved new pesticides containing PFAS—“forever chemicals” tied to cancers and immune problems. Europe is moving toward a full ban. Travelers and Caribbean nations are caught in the middle. Here’s what you need to know, and how to protect yourself.
“Are you still enjoying it?” The weighted question behind choosing Portugal as home
People ask me the same thing again and again: “Are you still enjoying Portugal?” It sounds polite. It’s really about identity, control, and the script we were taught to live by. I moved in my 50s and wrote a workbook so others could do it too. Here’s what the question means, why it persists.
Thrones, Crowns, and Stones: Africa’s Hidden Masterpieces Underground - Part 4
From Yoruba crowns to Zimbabwean stone sculptures, Luba maternity figures to Kongo nkisi power objects, Africa’s masterpieces await beneath a Portuguese winery.
Cultural Identity
Eight Cities, Three Continents, Fifty-Three Countries
I have lived in eight places across the Caribbean, the Americas, and Europe. I have visited 53 countries, about a quarter of the world. Each move was deliberate, and each one eventually returned me to the same question I started asking in Antigua: what do you carry, and what do you leave behind?
Spirits in Wood: African Masks and Sculptures Underground - Part 3
Dogon funeral masks, Punu white-faced dancers, and Kongo nkisi figures: in the Aliança Underground Museum, Africa’s spirits live on in silence beneath Portuguese wine cellars.
Cultural Identity
Faces of Memory: African Art Beneath the Cellar - Part 2
In the underground chambers of the Aliança Museum, Africa speaks through terracotta guardians from Niger, Fang masks from Gabon, Nkisi power figures from Congo, and Yoruba crowns from Nigeria—objects without labels, yet alive with meaning.
Ever Wonder What's Beneath the Wine Barrels? I Made a Fabulous Discovery in the Aliança Underground Museum - Part 1
Beneath the wine barrels of Sangalhos, Portugal, lies a secret: the Aliança Underground Museum. Its African collection—terracottas from Niger, ivory carvings from Congo, and masks from Gabon—sits largely unlabeled, yet speaks volumes about civilizations too often silenced.
Minha Primiera Blog Em Português explica porque mudar-nos aqui
Hoje, explico minha viagem quando decidir de mudar-me para outro país depois de quase dez anos em Atlanta. Li dos meus altos e baixos e como regular-me.
The Art of Authentic Travel – How to Find Local Experiences That Truly Matter
Want to experience a destination like a local? Learn how to find genuine, immersive travel experiences that go beyond tourist traps.
What's Happening To Airline Lounges? Flying Isn’t What It Used to Be
Airline lounges used to be top-notch and made you feel special. Now-a-days? It's like the luck of the draw. From Lisbon, Gatwick, and Heathrow to the Caribbean, I reflect on how lounge access has changed—and why the attitude of the people behind the desk still matters most.
The View from Christian Hill: I Returned to Where I Started
Where do you think you first started as a person, with your opinions of the world? Returning to Christian Hill, Antigua, I walk through memories, mangoes, and conversations with warm people that span generations. It's a story about my roots, our legacy, and why going home for me, still matters.
Food & Travel
Welcome to Hong Kong
Hong Kong isn’t just a city—it’s a rhythm, a survival dance between tradition and speed. From the crunch of roast goose to the hum of Cantonese urgency, discover what makes this place unlike anywhere else.
Shifting Gears: A New Writing Rhythm
As I reignite long-term creative projects and deepen my personal reflections, I’m shifting my blog from weekly to monthly posts. This change gives me the space to focus on my books, consultancy, and the thoughtful, intentional writing I still want to share with you.
Experiential Travel
The best travel memories aren’t about ticking places off a list—they’re about the moments of deep connection. Learn how to immerse yourself in a destination, engage with locals, and turn your travels into rich, transformative experiences.
Sustainable Tourism: How to Travel Without Harming the Places You Love
Tourism can enrich or damage a destination—it all depends on how we travel. Discover how to explore the world in a way that respects the environment, supports local communities, and ensures future generations can enjoy it, too.