“We are meant to be the central players in our simulation.” ~ Amber Khan Never in a million years would I have considered myself a solo traveler. If you had told me five years ago that I’d be all packed and loaded onto a plane with my face glued to the window with excitement, as …
Hello all! I just jumped over here to let everyone know about my newest children’s book! Created for grades 4-6, “Msomaji’s Magic Carpet: The Learning Guide” makes traveling fun by taking a deeper look into the destinations and experiences Msomaji enjoyed in the first book! This guide includes Black history bullet points as well as …
Introducing My Second Book: “Msomaji’s Magic Carpet: The Learning Guide!” Read More »
Do not fear moving forward in the direction of your happiness. Plant your feet in the soil of adoration and stability. Be watered by those who appreciate both your petals and your thorns. May life’s simple pleasures become your joy. May your soul be filled with peace and laughter. Do not fear love. Open your …
This May, I got to celebrate the one-year anniversary of “Msomaji’s Magic Carpet” in Paris! It was a dream come true to be able to see something that I’ve dreamt of and written about for so long manifest into reality. If you’ve read the book, you know that the main character “Msomaji” visits the Louvre, …
It’s been a while since I’ve posted here. I’ve been busy been working with students in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side teaching travel lessons from my book. We concluded the “Msomaji’s Magic Carpet” session, and the final project was to write an essay (like Msomaji did) titled “What Travel Means to …
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Ah…Charleston. The Low-Country. Voted America’s #1 small city 10 years and counting. Cobblestone streets, southern cuisine, historic landmarks and antebellum houses tell stories dating back to the founding of this port city in the late 1600’s. Its sea islands call attention to the contributions of the Gullah Geechee people who were descendants of West and …
48 Hours in South Carolina: 5 Things to See and Do in the Low-Country! Read More »
Chicago’s North Shore is among the top places to visit the New Year! These affluent suburbs that border Lake Michigan consist of tranquil gardens, upscale restaurants, and gorgeous architectural gems, many of which are rich in both art and history. The chilly fall and winter temps are the perfect time to bundle up and check …
Happy New Year! We made it! 2021 was a whirlwind year for us all, but I’m thankful for the highs and the lows. Last year, I not only launched my very first children’s book “Msomaji’s Magic Carpet”, but also an online store with travel apparel and accessories for youth. Please go to each page and …
The Love of Food & Travel is now an official CPS vendor offering travel teaching sessions, creative writing workshops and fun exercises about seeing the world to grades 4-6! You don’t always have to board a plane to travel. Let us show you how! Email: info@theloveoffoodandtravel.com for details.
