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I have made two work-related trips to Brazil, and though I never got to explore the country on my terms, I was fortunate enough to
In addition to being picturesque and steeped in history, Gjirokastra is relaxing and a great place to detach and reset. That said, it’s also known as the “city of a thousand st
A Sunday stroll around Regent`s Park 🍂 ✨️
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A lovely autumn day. Sunshine and colour as opposed to the usual grey!
Happy Friday, and have a blessed weekend! 💖✨️
Albania - so nice, I did it twice and am considering thrice.
There`s still much to explore in this beautiful country, and I may head to the north next time.
It is getting more popular by the year, though, and I can see it heading in the same direction as Croatia and Montenegro - hugely touristy and very expensive.
That said, that`s just a selfish viewpoint, and tourism is great for them, especially given their history being locked down for so long, and the people are hugely welcoming to their country.
This visit included Sarandë, Gjirokastra, and Ksamil.
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Albania PD 🇦🇱
The Stone City
I thought I would find staying in Gjirokastra boring, but I loved it more than I thought I would. I can see why it’s a UNESCO heritage site - the Ottoman-era architecture, cobbled streets, and delicious traditional food.
As I haven`t yet been to Tirana, I felt it important to visit the Cold War Tunnel in Gjirokastra, one of many in the country, to gain a better learning of Albania’s communist past, which helped me connect more with the country and its people.
This bunker and a lot of small bunkers in Albania are an example of the paranoia of the country`s former communist leader. He feared foreign invasion after cutting ties with the Soviet Union in the early 60s.
Gjirokastra is a must-visit. As well as being picturesque and steeped with history, it’s relaxing and a great place to detach and reset. However, it’s also known as the “city of a thousand staircases," so be warned, you will be working those glutes..
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Back at my favourite beach ⛱️🇦🇱
Grand rising from Ksamil ✨️🇦🇱
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Resetting in Albania 🇦🇱 ⏸️
Through my eyes 👀
The sights, sounds, colours, smells, joy, and spirit of Notting Hill Carnival.
My first time playing dutty mas and continuing traditions was a whole vibe, and watching my SiStar in Joy @tee_blackcherri in all her glory topped it off. 💚
Until next year!
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A bit of Lisboa through my eyes - by foot 🚶🏾♀️and riding around on the famed tram 28 🚊🇵🇹
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Let`s do it again! 🌞💃🏾🎶😎👑💚⛱️👙✨️
It was such an epic week celebrating my SiStar in Joy @tee_blackcherri 50th lap around the sun 🌞 - from Terri’s tipsy tours around Lisboa to the winery tour to watching sunsets while dancing on the beach in Costa da Caparica.
It’s hard to put such a beautiful week into seconds, but the energy was magical, and sometimes you don’t know the true value of the moment until it becomes a memory! ✨️
#lisboa #costadacaparica #50thbirthday #50tripsaroundthesun☀️ #girlstrip #suncebeat #suncebeatfestival #birthdayqueen #birthdaysquad
My first capirinha in Lisboa! 🍍🍸🇵🇹
Wine touring and tasting @quintadaalmiara 🍷
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An all white affair 🤍
#cocowhite #ascot #allwhiteparty #white #whiteoutfit #dayparty #dayrave #oldskoolraver
Vegan Caribbean deliciousness! 😋
I wasn`t into meat substitutes until I ate here. I’ve been twice, and I`m tasting my way through the menu. Have you been yet?
If you do go, the Bajan fried “fish” tacos are a must, followed by curry “Goat” or “Oxtail” and chocolate pimento festivals with coconut and Guinness punch reduction for dessert.
I`ve not eaten meat for years, but if you were to ask what is the one Caribbean dish I miss, I would say curry goat, so it was emotional 😆 flavour, texture, spot on, and the Oxtail just as good. It`s unbelievable, Jeff! Accompanied with vegan rosé wine (obvs).
Who`s coming with me for round three?
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Girls trip in Marbs 🇪🇸
Celebrating my cuz @nessajc74 and her 50th lap around the sun🌞
Birthday squad, big up unuh self - job well done! 🥂💃🏾🌞🎶👑🍾👙💖🥰
#birthdayqueen #50 #girlstrip #birthdaysquad #marbella #spain #blackgirlmagic
Bodrum photo 📸 dump 🇹🇷
A wholesome afternoon at Afro Hair & Beauty Live.
Makeovers, workshops, hair and fashion shows, great expression, and all-round creativity.
I’ve been wanting to get my hair layered for a while. Thank you to the stylist @taliahwaajidbrand. She definitely built some muscles by blowing my hair out 😆 and did a great job. It now has some shape!
An afternoon good for the soul as well as the hair!
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Getting my hair did!
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