Essays
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 realities, tensions, and inheritances of living away from where you are from.
Essays
A personal reflection on Caribbean diaspora identity, exploring what it means to carry home across distance, memory, and generations.
Essays
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Revisiting the places that shaped you is more than just nostalgia—it’s a way to reconnect with your past, gain perspective, and build a legacy for your children. Learn why nostalgic travel is so important.
Life Between Countries
Portugal is an incredible place to live, but moving here isn't as easy as the internet makes it seem. Here's what you need to know about housing, jobs, taxes, and culture before making the leap.
Discover Lisbon like a local with our comprehensive travel guide. From quiet accommodations and hidden gems to dining spots and must-see attractions, this guide has everything you need for an unforgettable stay.
Caribbean
Discover how to travel sustainably in the Caribbean, protect our natural beauty, and support local communities. Learn how you can make a difference, one trip at a time.
Despite the challenges of learning a new language and navigating a politically turbulent environment, my experience studying economic policy was both academically enriching and personally rewarding.