Why Archives, Ritual and Place All Matter in Heritage Travel
How ancestral travel becomes more than visiting historic sites: records before you go, ritual when you arrive, and the community at the center....
01 November, 2026
Discovering Your Sierra Leonean Roots: A Guide to Genealogy and History
For those with Sierra Leonean heritage, tracing their ancestry and learning about their cultural history can be a fascinating and meaningful journey. With its rich and diverse cultural heritage, Sierra Leone has a long and complex history, and exploring this history can provide insight into...
06 April, 2023
The Diaspora Have Returned to Tasso Island
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04 September, 2022
How I Reclaimed My Sierra Leone Citizenship
I reclaimed my Sierra Leone citizenship in 2022 through genetic proof. For me that meant proving my maternal ancestry, then a series of background checks and notarized documents. I had to be there in person. None of it could be done from home. I documented the...
30 August, 2022
Reclaiming Your African Ancestry
Words can not explain how it feels to be returned to your people, returned to your culture, returned to your home, returned to yourself. I returned to the African continent this year, being only, the second time in my life. My trip to Ghana was educational,...
09 August, 2022
I Was Not Prepared For A Month In Ghana
When I tell you I was unprepared for my trip to Ghana, I was so not ready. It was the most amazing, life-changing experience I have ever had. To walk with my feet on the land of my ancestors, to see the ocean shores from...
21 March, 2022
What Really Shook Me ( Culture Shocks) In Ghana as a Black American
They say when you visit another country, you may experience a bit of culture shock; Ghana is no excpetion. Many of the things that may shock you during a visit to Africa or Ghana specifically are not negative, just simply different. ...
21 March, 2022
What to do during your visit to Elmina, Ghana
During your visit to Ghana, you won’t want to miss the beautiful city of Elmina. Elmina is a quiet city off the coast. Oceanfront views, fishing villages, and walks along the red sands; you wouldn’t want to miss all the beautiful things to do in...
21 March, 2022
What should you pack for Ghana
If it is your first time to the content of Africa, you may be wondering what you should pack. It’s hot, but it’s a different type of heat than Northern California. Ghana has its wet and dry season so in this post I am sharing...
21 March, 2022
What to do during your visit to Accra, Ghana
Accra is one of the largest cities in Ghana. From historical monuments to art galleries. If you had a week to spend in Accra, Ghana there are a few things that you wouldn’t want to miss. ...
21 March, 2022