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More Than IShowSpeed: 5 African Creators Changing the Narrative About Africa
Popular US streamer IShowSpeed garnered millions of views with his latest African tour, which took him to various countries, starting with Angola and passing through 19 other countries. The 21-year-old has been praised for promoting a diverse image of Africa. As a Ghanaian, I witnessed the impact that his Ghana…
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How Germany’s version of Ugly Betty inspired me to learn German
Somewhere in France, a French-speaking child sits down at the library, opens a language book, and decides that she’s going to learn how to count from 1 to 10 in German. A few hours later, the little girl memorised all the numbers and knew how to count in her new…
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Four cultural discoveries I made in 2025
Welcome to 2026! On Travelling Notes, let us start the year with a small recap of my fun cultural discoveries of 2025. Buckle up, here we go! The 1980 French movie ‘La Boum’, known internationally as ‘The Party’, is somewhat akin to France’s Titanic. Upon its release, it was an…
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Things I love about travel and where I want to go next
Growing up, when I travelled, my excitement started at the airport. I was ‘there’ even before I stepped into the new country. In other words, I enjoyed the journey as much as the destination. Now as an adult, I admit that I prefer reaching my destination fast, but I still…
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Things to know before visiting Vietnam (and places to go in Hanoi!)
What should you know before visiting Vietnam? And how best to prepare your trip to Vietnam? I embarked on my first solo trip to Hanoi in Vietnam, a few months ago. There are a few things that made my journey easier and will be great for upcoming travellers to be…
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6 First impressions of Hanoi: safety, solo travel and lifestyle
If there’s one thing Vietnam will give you, it’s adventure. Vietnam is the perfect place for travellers who want to get out of their comfort zones. Hanoi especially isn’t for the faint-hearted; it is loud and bright. The powerful energy of the city is perfectly balanced by the easy-peasy lifestyle…
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Toulouse, Southern France Street Photography
The weather was cold in Toulouse but the streets were warm. For more, check out my Italy and London street photography series.
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4 Best Streets To Visit In Toulouse, France
France is not just Paris, and Paris isn’t the whole of France. Sometimes, it feels like other beautiful French cities are overlooked because of the love that people have for the capital. So, today, let me introduce you to Toulouse. Toulouse, also known as the “pink city,” is a city…
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Is Italy worth visiting? My visit to Lake Como, Milan and Bellagio
My trip to Italy was a revelation. I travelled to Milan with an idea of how it could be, but I was met with surprises. Before I travelled, the city was synonymous with modernity; however, once there, I noticed that it is actually the perfect blend of old and new. …
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Croydon Photos: Street Photography
In October 2024, I travelled to Croydon, South London. I went there to capture moments. The weather was grey (who here is surprised?) but it was a quiet day. Here are all the pictures I captured whilst in Croydon. Which one is your favourite?
