West Africa – I'm Black & I Travel

Pretty dutch doll houses reflected in the tranquil canals of Amsterdam.

September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 imblacknitravel Comment is Closed

African Slavery: The Dutch Connection

The history of the trans-Atlantic slave trade creates some unexpected links between West Africa and Europe. One of those joins Ghana and the Netherlands. If someone mentions the Netherlands to you today, what comes to your mind? Amsterdam, a great European capital, laced with canals and full of traditional charm? Friendly people with a reputation […]

November 20, 2017November 20, 2017 imblacknitravel Comment is Closed

AFRICA: Ghana tries to return to the skies

For the third time since gaining independence in 1957, Ghana is moving to create its own airline. There are major implications for West Africa if it succeeds. Ghana is taking a third shot at establishing a national airline. A member of the government’s aviation ministry went public with that word last week at Kotoka International […]

September 19, 2017December 9, 2017 imblacknitravel Comment is Closed

A grand tour of Africa? Yes

With a huge impetus from the African Union, an epic journey covering the length of the Mother Continent is going to become a practical reality in 2018. Back in the 1600s, when Europeans were busily “discovering” lands already populated by peoples of color, well-to-do families would send their kids on on a journey through Europe […]

Africa: The Brazilian Connection

August 5, 2017August 5, 2017 imblacknitravel Comment is Closed

The flow of culture between The Mother Continent and South America’s largest country runs both ways. Wherever you set foot there and for as long as you live, Africa will always find ways to amaze and surprise you. The latest surprise to me came as I was preparing information on a nine-day tour next year […]