Introduction My travels took me from Trinidad, Cuba, to Charleston, South Carolina, and Zanzibar, Tanzania —three locations with a shared but geographically distant history of slavery. Though separated by oceans, each place played a critical role in the slave trade, and the legacy of slavery remains present in their cultural Read more…
Travel, a term that today evokes images of adventure, exploration, and leisure, originally carried a much different meaning. Rooted in hardship and labor, the Middle English word “travailen“ means “to toil” or “to labor.” For early travelers, journeys were often perilous and exhausting, far from the leisurely escapes many associate Read more…
This blog reflects on my first experiences with Plant Medicine, specifically Ayahuasca and San Pedro, during a six-day program. Though I documented the details shortly after returning home, it took me a full year to truly absorb and process the impact of those ceremonies. It’s important to note that these plant medicines are Read more…
