Covid-19, Corona Virus alias Rona, has in  many ways hampered movement outside of the home. Government and WHO regulations have among others promoted #StayatHome as a method to reduce its spread. The problem that then arose is,  “What does one do all day while at home.” Well, the below are my top 9 tips for keeping active  mentally, physically and spiritually whilst having fun, during this phase. 1) Create an outdoor experience, indoors They say necessity is the mother of all invention and truly it is. If you are like me and you have missed the great outdoors, well, ” Why not bring the outdoors indoors?” We pitched a tent in the house, albeit modified as you can’t dig holes for support. We attached the edges to the wardrobe cabinet handles, the bed legs, put seat cushions on the inside to create more space and prevent it from collapse ,…

I highly advise you to apply the below tested,  6 tips on how to protect your body from sunburn. Let me start off by declaring that YES, African skin, like all other skin types is at risk of getting sunburns. Therefore, ignore all the misguided ‘FAKE NEWS” that Africans do not get sunburns, you are at risk.  However, just to provide proof  that African skin does get sunburns, let me share images of instances that I listened to this “Myth”, went out without any form of protection and my skin paid the ultimate price. Therefore, let me share simple tips that I recommend all to follow, especially when one is outdoors for longer periods of time more so during the hot season. I would not want you to find yourself walking on the streets with your skin actually peeling and people staring at you wondering what contagious disease you may be…

It has come to my attention that my vast travel experiences, have raised eye brows as to the source of my funds. Some people have even had the courage to question me on their assumptions, some of which completely shocked me. Let me first set the record  straight on  how I actually Fund My travels, in no specific order and deal with the assumptions later on in the article. Win an award The Ministry of Youth in Taiwan used to run a Travel competition dubbed, “Taiwan Youth Trekkers.” The main entry requirement was for one to, “Develop an interesting itinerary inclusive of costs, of what they would engage/experience, if they won a trip to Taiwan.”  They were seeking authentic, passionate travellers to partner with and thus Ones application is what the judges used to award winners and not subjective, non-standardized methods like most retweets or most followers. I thus researched…

If you are Black, African and travelling beyond your national borders, ignore the below at your own peril.  You should Never….. 1: Cough, sneeze or look ill-Ever If you are at immigration and a bee stings you, please do not flinch let alone scream. If your stomach is seeming kinda “under the weather”, ensure you partake medication that will ensure your belly is quiet and under control. You need to look and behave as over healthy as possible because, any inkling that you are unwell and you may either not board the flight or be rejected entry into the country. I won’t delve into the stereotypes some people have of Africa, Black Africans and diseases. 2. Travel without proof of financial capacity This my fellow Black Africans, is a tricky yet very important element. The tricky part is, “How much is enough” to show you have financial capacity.” This is…