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Sandra

  • Africa Ghana Travels

    Making Batik in Ashaiman

    I’ve always primarily discovered a country through its sights and food, but now I’m truly discovering Africa through its craft and culture thanks to the wonderful fair trade organization I’m volunteering for. Global Mamas…

    October 11, 2013
  • Africa Ghana Travels

    Aburi Botanical Gardens

    After a few weeks in the sweltering heat of Accra, a day trip to the cooler hills north of the city was a very welcome treat. Just 45 minutes drive away, the town of…

    October 3, 2013
  • Africa Ghana Travels

    Immersing myself in Ghana

    It’s been over 10 days since I landed on African soil in the uber friendly country of Ghana, on the Atlantic Coast of West Africa. Often pointed as the ideal destination for first-time visitors…

    September 26, 2013
  • Travels

    Africa for a while…

    I’ve done it, finally, taking a breather from the corporate life to pursue a long time dream of aiding a developing country while totally immersing myself in it. I’ll be calling Africa home for…

    September 16, 2013
  • New York Restaurants

    Aska, Brooklyn

    New Nordic cuisine, once a rather obscure concept, has taken on a new life since the crowning of Noma in Copenhagen as the World’s Best Restaurant three years in a row. With reservations almost…

    September 12, 2013