I pull Yemi up from her chair to dance, twirling her around and spinning in a circle when she twirls me. We continue like this until claps erupt from a table nearby and send both of us into a fit of laughter.
Letters from the Central Coast #1
On a warm September afternoon, we drive south in a rented SUV from Oakland to Paso Robles–a wine town on California’s Central Coast.
Friendly Footprints in Tokyo with Zainab
Zainab loves to travel, and for as long as I can remember, she’s moved around the globe; living in London, the U.S, Nigeria, and most recently – Thailand. Today on Friendly Footprints, Zainab talks to me about a “magical” trip to Tokyo, Japan.
Friendly Footprints in Bali with Dera
For the penultimate ‘Friendly Footprints’ interview of 2020, Dera talks to me about her “fantastic” trip to Bali.
Friendly Footprints in Montana w/ Fred.
Everyone I’ve interviewed for Friendly Footprints talked to me about travel before COVID-19. Today, Fred talks to me about a stunning trip to Montana during the pandemic.
Cascade Falls, Lake Tahoe
From a viewpoint along the trail, the deep blue expanse of Lake Tahoe is clearly visible. I hear the water running before we see it; fast and free over jagged, slippery rock.
Friendly Footprints: A Tour of Western Africa with Salem Afangideh
From her hometown of Calabar, to Accra, Lomé, Cotonou, Grand Bassam, and Abidjan, Salem shares an unforgettable experience traveling through West Africa.
September in San Diego: a photo journal
Balboa park is filled with people who buy berry-flavored gelato or pose for photos at one of many picturesque spots. a girl hands me her phone and then jumps into her partner’s arms. wrapping her legs around his torso, she presses a cheek close to his—smiling. I snap as many shots as possible, freezing the moment, and trying but failing to hide a smile of my own.
‘Friendly Footprints’ in Hawaii with Juwan B.
This week on ‘Friendly Footprints’, Juwan talks to me about her time in Hawaii with her beautiful sisters and Mama (as she fondly calls her mom), to celebrate Mama turning 60.
A weekend on the Algarve Coast
Early in the day, we sail along the Algarve coast, through icy water and cavernous rocks, past caramel sand beaches where a few brave bodies dip naked toes into the shallow surf.