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A Perfect Day In Colorado: Food & Outdoor Activities

I am back in Colorado, hanging out with my mom and enjoying the perfect day. I love staying active while back home by visiting places like the Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. But also, for me, the day would not be complete without doing a bit of grocery shopping, stopping to get my new obsession (boba tea), and cooking for my parents. So today, I will share a bit more about the places I visited…

An Expats Journey Living in India and Morocco

I was recently on a podcast where the interviewer asked me some good questions. I shared my story as a Black American expat who has lived in India and Morocco in a way I never have before. Today, I am unpacking my expat journey even more to give you a chance to learn more about me and hopefully envision a new way you can travel and work abroad one day. Check out the Adventure Calls…

5 Best Date Night Restaurants to Visit in Washington DC

5 Best Date Night Restaurants in Washington DC I have lived in and visited the Washington DC area off and on for about 4 years now. A fun habit my husband and I started when we first moved to the area (right before heading to Morocco) was to try a new restaurant or visit one of our favorite spots every Friday as a way to spend time together, explore the surrounding areas, and try new foods. In…

5 Things I’ve Experienced As A Black Woman Living Abroad

I am a Black American Expat who has lived in both India and Morocco. My identity is something that stands out wherever I live and I have had some very interesting experiences because of it, which we will discuss in this post. Although these are experiences I have personally had, I know there are plenty of other black women and women of color who have similar stories. It’s safe to say that these…

5 Things Expats Do When They Return Home

Today are talking about what expats do when we move back home after living abroad.  The re-acclimatization to our home countries may seem simple to most people, but adjusting to ‘home’ can prove to be challenging at times for many expats, including myself. Let’s go over the 5 things expats do when we move back home. If you have any additions to this conversation, please leave a comment. TRY TO…

Expat Back in Colorado After 1 + Years

I am excited to share some Colorado-focused content with you all for a couple of weeks! As you may know, I am a Colorado native who has now live abroad in Morocco and India for almost 5 years! Due to the pandemic and other factors, I was not able to travel home to visit family until now! Yes, you read that right. I am now an expat back in Colorado after being away for over a year! Check out the…

3 Easy Ways to Learn Local Languages

The Beauty of Learning Local Languages When people ask me what steps they should take before they move abroad I usually tell them to start the process by learning the languages where they plan to move. For Morocco, I learned french before I arrived, and doing so helped me feel more confident with my communication skills. When I moved to India, I did not know any local languages and I found it…

Spring in DC: Where to See Cherry Blossoms and Take Photos!

In today’s post, we are celebrating spring in Washington DC with a travel vlog to the National Mall (Washington Memorial) to see the cherry blossoms and take photos! As an expat who has returned to the USA, I am enjoying opportunities to explore new cities and places! What does springtime look like where you currently live? Subscribe to The Jazzy Nation here. Solo Travel Anxiety If I can be…

The Best Coconut Macaroon Brownies Recipe

I am happy to share a recreation of Food and Wine magazine’s Coconut Macaroon Brownies recipe for the month of March. Food and Wine magazine has to be one of my favorite publications because it inspires me to create new and interesting takes on recipes while trying new types of foods! As promised, I am publishing blog posts and recipes along with the YouTube videos I produce in an effort to not…

7 Reverse Culture Shocks in the USA

In this post, I am sharing 7 reverse culture shocks that I have experienced as an American expat who lived in India and Morocco. I am now back in the United States after moving abroad and I have a lot to say. I get a bit more real and honest in this post and truthfully, it’s refreshing. Life is not always positive and I believe by talking about the good and the bad, we can better support each…

7 Solo Female Travel Fears and How to Overcome Them

Whether it’s your first solo trip or you are a well-seasoned traveler, it’s important to acknowledge solo female travel fears so you can learn how to overcome them.  With proper preparation, you are hopefully bound to have a good experience with less stress. Although I am married, I often travel alone for work and I have been doing this since I got my first solo travel work opportunity in 2015. …

The Cultural Disconnect of a Food Junkie

Like most people, I indulged a little more than I should have during the holiday season and I am paying for it with extra workouts and a clean diet. I am an advocate for healthy eating and I do believe that a person’s health problems greatly correlate with what they eat. Most people may attempt to lead a healthier lifestyle, especially during the New Year, but the choices for a better well-being…

3 tea recipes from around the world We are making 3 tea recipes from around the world! The countries featured in this post are Morocco, India, and Japan. I’ve had Moroccan Mint Tea and Chai from India before but I show you how I make both in more traditional ways. I also make traditional Japanese matcha for the first time! Let me know what you think about the teas and stories in this post! If…

My First Time Traveling to San Francisco! (Updated)

Yesterday I went to San Francisco and got a chance to see the Golden Gate Bridge!  As I approached the bridge and began to drive over it, I was so amazed! I had never seen a structure so large. It doesn’t take much to wow me :-). Once I arrived at the visitor and parking area I begin to explore the surroundings near the bridge. There were so many tourists at this attraction. The majority of…

7 Christmas Movies to Watch This Holiday Season

7 Christmas Movies to Watch This Holiday Season

It’s that time of year again! With the help of my family, we’ve compiled a list of 7 Christmas movies you should watch this holiday season!

We are still about two weeks away from Christmas but I thought I would share this event now. This tradition was birthed when my husband and I lived in Morocco.

How this traditions started

It was…