December was a loopy busy month for me, so I by no means obtained an opportunity to essentially replicate on 2019.
In the event you requested me to explain 2019 in phrase, I’d in all probability say “mehhhh”. However after I actually give it some thought, sure there have been many lows, however there have been additionally many highs.
Simply to call just a few achievements (which I nonetheless can’t consider myself), in 2019, I had my first two press journeys, labored with fairly just a few manufacturers and efficiently organised my first occasion for my different platform Black Journey Creators (examine us out on Twitter and Instagram).
I’m additionally blessed to have been in a position to journey just a few instances final yr. I revisited just a few nations I had beforehand been to and I used to be in a position to cross off just a few nations off my journey bucket record.
Right here is my yr of journey for 2019:
Good in January
I travelled with strangers y’all! A few of them I had beforehand related with on the web and others I met for the primary time on the airport proper earlier than we boarded our flight to Good.
However are you aware what? It was truly such a dope journey! It’s superb how journey can convey individuals collectively and the way strangers can change into mates. I deffo must journey with these superb women once more!
In the event you’re fascinated with day journeys throughout Europe, try Journey Eat Slay.
Copenhagen in February
In February, my different platform, Black Journey Creators (observe us on Twitter and Instagram) and Journey Eat Slay collaborated and organised a day journey to Copenhagen.
We introduced collectively a bunch of journey lovers for a dope day of fine meals, exploring and good vibes throughout.
Journey doesn’t should be costly y’all! I spent lower than £100 for all the things! That features flights, transportation, meals and actions, and Copenhagen isn’t the most cost effective of locations. If you wish to see my Copenhagen price breakdown, I shared it on Instagram.
Paphos in April
To have fun my lady Tinuke’s birthday (try her Love and Relationship Weblog), a bunch of us travelled to Paphos in Cyprus to reside our greatest lives.
So what id your lady can’t swim? I used to be out in Cyprus sitting on big ass rocks on the seashore feeling like a black mermaid lol ?????? (try the images on Instagram).
Barbados in Might
Yoooo guys! This was my first ever press journey and I nonetheless can’t consider it truly occurred!
Your lady actually obtained flewed out to Barbados and I had one of the best time conceivable!
I’ve obtained a great deal of Barbados content material to come back, however be happy to let me know if there’s one thing particular you wish to see.
If you wish to learn how I secured my first press journey, I filmed a video sharing this so test it out.
Manchester in June
I wasn’t certain if I ought to embrace this since I didn’t truly go away the nation, however journey is journey no matter for those who catch a flight or not and staycations are literally a vibe.
Exploring my very own yard is one thing that I’ve been which means to do for some time. So after I had an occasion to attend in Manchester, I made a decision to remain the evening, slightly than returning that very same day.
I handled myself to a keep in a pleasant resort that has an infinity spa pool and it was precisely what I wanted after a worrying few weeks organising my first ever occasion.
For anybody , the resort was King Road Townhouse.
Sheffield in October
In my birthday month, I went on my second press journey!
Whereas working with Go to England and Go to Sheffield, I went on a day journey to expertise a microgap.
A microgap is all about experiencing hole yr experiences in just a few days. You don’t at all times should catch a flight, you’ll be able to discover your personal yard.
It was a extremely enjoyable time out, I obtained to do some canoeing and it was additionally my first time doing standup paddleboarding. And sure, I truly stood up on the board. And no, I didn’t fall within the canal ?
Portugal in October
For my conventional birthday journey (I’m not trynna be in London on my birthday ????? ), I went to one in all my fave nations – Portugal. I spent every week solo travelling across the Algarve.
I celebrated my birthday alone for the primary time in my life y’all! If you wish to discover out about my expertise of solo travelling on my birthday, I’ve a weblog submit on this.
Additionally, try my birthday self-photography shoot. Your lady slayedddd! If I do say so myself ?????
Riga in November
In November, I attended my first journey convention overseas. The Ladies in Journey Summit was an ideal alternative to attach with some superb individuals inside the journey trade.
It was additionally superb to spend just a few days in Riga. By day, I used to be exploring the colorful metropolis with its fascinating historical past and by evening, I used to be having fun with the hearty meals and a number of other cups of mulled wine.
Latvia additionally occurred to be my thirtieth nation!! ?
Ghana in December
This journey was positively one of many highlights of 2019. Going again to the Motherland is at all times an incredible expertise and at last with the ability to cross Ghana off my bucket record was all the things.
I lived my greatest, greatest life y’all and did enjoyment to the max! As I write this, I’m wrapped up in a blanket in chilly AF London wishing I used to be nonetheless within the solar dwelling life with no care on this planet.
Ghana content material coming actual quickly y’all! Be happy to let me know if there’s something you need me to incorporate.
Properly, that’s it y’all! I hope you all had a blessed 2019 and I want you all one of the best for 2020!
Catch flights. Do you. And simply reside your greatest life.