Top Amazon gift ideas for the minimalist traveller who prefers to keep things light and simple. This is my travel style and in this video, I share some great gift ideas that are both practical and luxurious.
If you’re considering getting dreadlocks soon, there are some things you can do to start preparing your hair and your mind for the journey.
In this video, I wash my "elder" Sisterlocks and share tips on washing longer dreadlocks.
In this video, I share 11 Amazon gift ideas for men and women with dreadlocks. Whether it's sisterlocks, microlocs, traditional locs, or another form, this is your ultimate loc gift guide.
There are many ways to start dreadlocks. In this video, I talk about the pros and cons of 4 popular types of locs - sisterlocks, micro locs, traditional locs, and freeform locs.
The cold weather has arrived in Toronto, and my skin, scalp and locs are losing moisture fast! In this video, I make a homemade hair treatment for my sisterlocks with all natural ingredients to address dry scalp and hair.
I’ve recently been diagnosed with pre-diabetes. Come shopping with me at Costco to buy my favourite healthy food items that keep my blood sugar level low and my appetite satisfied.
Over the past 15 years, I’ve stayed in countless hotel rooms worldwide. While hotel rooms are relatively safe, as a female traveller, I take precautions and use tools to increase my safety. In this video, I share all my tips, advice, and routines for staying safe in a hotel room.
As an active traveller, it’s important for me to properly care for and protect my locs while travelling. In this video, I share my golden rules for keeping my Sisterlocks healthy even as I swim daily and expose my hair to mud, dust and more.
In this video, I share how I found out my ex-partner was unfaithful and discuss how I’ve been able to heal and thrive after moving on.
I recently stayed at Southern Palms Beach Club & Resort Hotel in Barbados. In this video, I provide a full tour and share everything you need to know about food, entertainment, Dover beach, and much more.
Let’s take a close look at some of the characteristics of my 10.5-year-old Sisterlocks. We’ll look at the unique length, sizing, shape, colour and more.
In this video, I pull out the braids on my mature Sisterlocks while sharing the approach that guarantees me a successful braid out.
Taking an AncestryDNA test changed my life. In this video, I share all the unexpected events that have unfolded as a result of taking the test and I share my results!
I’ve stayed at Hilton Mississauga Meadowvale in Toronto, Ontario (Canada) twice with my daughter and in this video, I share my honest review of the hotel.
Moisturize my Sisterlocks with me and let’s talk hair self-acceptance for black women.
Come with me to Go Place Spa in Markham (1 hour outside of Toronto, Canada) for a full tour and review. This well-known spa is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!
Toronto’s Little Jamaica neighbourhood is one of the most vibrant places in the city. I’ve been hanging out getting my hair done and buying patties since I was a girl. It’s going through some changes with gentrification creeping in, but the magic of this place remains.
Travelling the world as a black woman has been one of the greatest joys of my life and has also shown me just how much hate is still out there. In this video, I talk about some of the things I’ve experienced during my mostly solo travels and how I prepare for and handle any negativity.
Take a day trip with me to Sauble Beach in Ontario, Canada for a day of fun and sun with my family. We finished the day at beautiful Sauble Falls.
Take a walk down memory lane with me and look at how my Sisterlocks has progressed over the last 10 years through the locking stages - baby, teen, adult and elder.
In this video, I share my favourite products for moisturizing, cleansing, styling and protecting my Sisterlocks.
Storytime! On my trip to Brazil, I found out the power of adrenaline and ended up doing something incredibly dangerous when confronted by a criminal.
In this video, I pull out the twists on my mature Sisterlocks while sharing some of the things that helped me grow my Sisterlocks over the last 10 years.
Despite my fasting experience, I failed to complete a 3-day water fast last week! In this video, I share the factors that contributed to my first incomplete fast, and what I'll do differently next time.
Solo travel doesn’t mean being lonely! In this video, I share the many ways that I’ve met a seemingly endless number of people from around the world while travelling solo. I also share what I think is the most important factor for making those connections with new friends.
Summer is almost here, and in this video, my sister, a hairdresser of over 15 years, shows us how we can style dreadlocks/sisterlocks for the hot weather. She breaks down 4 different but simple hairstyles. Which one is your favourite?
While I love my Sisterlocks, if I had to start my locs all over again for any reason, there are some things I would do differently from the first time around. In this video, I share 4 key things I’d do differently based on what I’ve learned along my 10-year loc journey.
I visited Xcaret Park Cancun, Mexico with my 6-year-old and sister. In this video, I give you a quick but informative overview of the park to help you plan your trip, including the cost of everything.
This is my most requested video and I’m so happy to finally show you exactly how I colour my Sisterlocks. I colour my locs 1-2 times per year. I’ve been using this method for 10 years and it works for my hair type, but you should always do what makes sense for your hair.
I took a short getaway and stayed at a converted schoolhouse on a farm, just north of Toronto. It had a sauna and so many plants! Here’s a tour of this unique space.
There is so much pressure on moms to do it all. In this video, I share why and how I attempt to make space in my life for solo trips, staycations and experiences.
While 99% of my experiences as a solo traveller have been positive, there are a handful of experiences that have not been. In this video, I share one of my scariest experiences and the golden rules I broke.
I stayed solo at Platinum Yucatan Princess Adults Only Resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico and in this video, I share my honest review of the resort. I’ll cover the resort's condition, food, entertainment, the beach, and much more.
In this video, I pack my bag for my trip to Mexico and show you how to pack everything you need in just a carry-on suitcase whether you’re travelling for one week or 5.
I love my Sisterlocks but they definitely aren't for everyone. In this video, I talk about 4 factors you may want to think carefully about before getting Sisterlocks.
Starting my Sisterlocks 10 years ago was one of my best decisions. There are so many benefits to being locked and in this video, I share the top 4 reasons I love my Sisterlocks, in case you're thinking of getting them too.
I’ve travelled with only a carry-on bag since 2013. In this video, I show you what’s in my toiletries bag and discuss the 311 liquids rule and other information you need to be aware of when packing your toiletries for carry-on only travel.
In this video, I count how many Sisterlocks I have, something I’ve never done in the 10 years I’ve been growing them. I don’t place much importance on the number but this is a common question I receive so I decided to count for those of you who are curious. And I'm pretty surprised at the results!
In this video, I share my minimalist moisturizing hair routine that keeps my Sisterlocks healthy, soft, and happy.
I just completed a 5-day water fast in order to purge my body and test my mental limits. In this video, I show you the full daily experience of fasting, share the health benefits, explain why fasting is important to me, and of course, reveal the end changes to my body.
I’ve been growing my Sisterlocks for a whole decade! In this video, I share a 10-year update and tips for those thinking of starting Sisterlocks, or even those who are already on their journey.
In this video, I share 5 stunning waterfalls in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada worth visiting, including practical information on how to access them, parking and accessibility.
I recently stayed at Hotel Riu Negril in Jamaica with my daughter and family for our family reunion. In this video, I give you a full tour of the resort and my room and share everything you need to know.
In 2017, I took an AncestryDNA test that led me to discover a whole side of my family I didn't know existed! In this video, I explain how it all happened, meet family members for the first time in real life, and go back to the land in Jamaica, where it all started.
After travelling to 30+ countries solo, I get asked many questions about what it’s like to travel the world alone. In this video, I answer some of the most common questions I’ve gotten.
Climb the dome of St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City for epic views with me! Over 1000 steps roundtrip. I'll share some tips on the best times to visit and discuss the two options for getting to the top. The views are worth it!
I took a solo weekend getaway from Toronto to Banff National Park in Alberta. As a Canadian, this incredible place has been on my mind for a long time and it did not disappoint! Here are the top 7 things I did in and around Banff.
I recently visited Lisbon and stayed at a beautiful boutique hostel, Lisbon Destination Hostel. In this video, I give you a tour of the hostel, including my dorm.
About five years ago, I discovered carry-on only travel or minimalist packing, and I haven't looked back since! Travelling without checked luggage is freedom! In this video, I share my top four tips for carry-on only travel and then show you how I pack for my 1-week trip to Belize.
I travelled to Greece with my 8-month old baby and sister and got to see the historical sites and beaches that have been on my bucket list for years. And it didn't disappoint!!
On this trip to the Dominican Republic, I skipped the resorts and stayed in the capital, Santo Domingo, to get a feel for the culture, history, and politics of the island. I stayed at a basic hostel in the Zone Colonial and was easily able to walk to historical sites, bars, and good food spots. Let me show you!
I took a road trip from Toronto to Quebec City and spent a night in Ottawa along the way. I stayed at HI Ottawa, a former jail turned hostel called one of the top spookiest buildings in the world!! Check out my tour!
Welcome to my wonderful world of travel!
I took a camping getaway to Rondeau Provincial Park in Southern Ontario, Canada. I also visited Uncle Tom’s Cabin, in nearby Dresden, one of the last stops on the Underground Railroad that many people used to escape from slavery in the US.
I spent several glorious weeks living the digital nomad dream in Cape Town, South Africa where I worked remotely and volunteered with an education startup. Here are the top things to do and experience while visiting the Mother City.
I had an exhilarating experience tracking rhinos by foot in Matobo National Park in Zimbabwe. I cannot believe how close we were able to get to these incredible creatures!
My first visit to the Old Biscuit Mill market in Cape Town took a sickening turn when I was physically violated and then insulted by a pervert who thought he was entitled to touch me.
In this video, I show you how I pack everything I need for a 5-week adventure to Southern Africa where I will be working with a startup in Cape Town and then camping in Zimbabwe, Botswana, and other parts of South Africa.
I took a solo trip to Cancun, Mexico and stayed at an awesome hostel, rather than a resort. This video takes you on a tour of Mezcal hostel (now called Nomads Boutique Hotel & Hostel) in downtown Cancun and includes some tips for first-timers.