Where I Come From: An Incubator of Black Excellence
A homage to the cities, towns and countries where we come from.
Travel & Service
213 posts
I want to see the world, really see it. I believe in movements. In revolutions. In others. In expanding perspective through travel. The healing of the world starts with you and me. We each have the potential to bring relief to those in need. Come here for inspiration to see beautiful places and find your role in the global story.
Where I Come From: A World of Contrasting Cultures
Where I come from, identity is more than clear glass—it is a moving and iridescent prism.
How to Avoid the ‘I’m Just Passing Through’ Mentality
How to plant roots in the physical location where you are and create community.
Where I Come From: Acres of Small Town Wonder
Where I come from neighbors look out for one another, everyone knows everyone, leaving is rare and returning is expected
Reverse Culture Shock Is a Thing: Here’s How to Deal
What to do when coming home doesn’t feel like coming home
The Value of Watering the Grass Where You Are
Follow these tips on how to get involved in the community you live in.
Travel Diaries: Play, Learn, Serve and Rest Well in Scottsdale
Scottsdale is the perfect winter getaway with plenty of options to play, learn, serve and rest well.
Travel Diaries: Play, Learn, Serve and Rest Well in New Orleans
Travel will always change you if you let it, and New Orleans is no different.
Travel Diaries: Play, Learn, Serve and Rest Well in San Jose, Costa Rica
San Jose offers a variety of ways to play, to learn something new, to serve and to find rest.
Travel Diaries: Play, Learn, Serve and Rest Well in The Netherlands
“Travel Diaries: Play, Learn, Serve and Rest Well” is a series about the idea of traveling well in a society that minimizes adventure and exploration to mere Instagram likes. Picture…
When a Bird Pooped on Me in Paris
There’s beauty in everything—even a day in Paris when a bird poops on you.
The Dichotomy of Being a Female Traveler
There are restrictions and frustrations with traveling as a woman, but there are tender moments as well.
