Alexa Renee
First time in Paris? Read this
Ah Paris, the city of love. Here are a few tips to get you prepared for your first trip to one of my favorite bustling cities. Learn some...
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Alexa Renee
- Jun 22
- 3 min
4 Unique Things to Do in Portsmouth, Virginia
Disclaimer: This post was a paid collaboration with the City of Portsmouth, Virginia Tourism Board Portsmouth, Virginia is the city that...
Alexa Renee
- Jun 4
- 2 min
Read This Before Traveling to El Salvador
I just got back from a life-changing 5 day trip to El Salvador. I thought it would be helpful to do a quick blog post on things to know...
Alexa Renee
- Mar 17
- 2 min
Are you ready for a solo trip? Here are 3 ways to test it out
I recently traveled to Guatemala solo. Guys- I hopped on a plane all by myself and went to my 40th country! I was a bit nervous at first,...
Alexa Renee
- Sep 30, 2021
- 1 min
Must Try Arlington, VA Brunches
Lets cut to the chase! Here’s where you can find me at brunch in Arlington!
Alexa Renee
- Jul 16, 2021
- 3 min
Crossing the Border from Senegal to The Gambia
I'm a year late. I'm going to spare you guys the long intro, but the world has changed a lot since I last wrote a travel blog post. But I...
Alexa Renee
- May 30, 2020
- 3 min
We’re Tired
Globally, our black skin speaks before our words do. We aren’t granted the same kind of innocence.
Alexa Renee
- May 6, 2020
- 3 min
I Can't Travel Right Now and That's Okay
Why I’m taking this travel restriction due to COVID-19 as an undercover blessing. On January 1, 2020, I wrote out my news years...
Alexa Renee
- May 1, 2020
- 2 min
Quarantine Bakes: My Ultra-Rich Banana Bread with Bourbon Buttermilk Glaze Recipe
We’re in the middle of a global pandemic and the only thing keeping me sane is baking. As much as I’d love to travel, it’s just not...
Alexa Renee
- Apr 24, 2020
- 1 min
Beyond the Return- A Poetry Visual
Quick Note: Currently at home catching up on some Ghana content I've been slow to post about! When I was in Ghana, I met the lovely...
Alexa Renee
- Apr 24, 2020
- 3 min
I Tried (and Failed) to Make Jollof Rice
Well, as you know, we’re kind of in the middle of a pandemic. COVID-19 has definitely jumbled my life around and stopped the one thing I...
Alexa Renee
- Mar 19, 2020
- 4 min
7 foods you MUST try in Ghana
There are three traits I inherited from my father- my dancing skills, my insane ability to fall asleep anywhere at anytime, and my utter...
Alexa Renee
- Feb 25, 2020
- 3 min
My Hotel Was Cancelled in Ghana and It Was the Best Thing That Happened to Me...
Accra, Ghana: Week 1 There’s this AfroBeats song that goes, “party after party” that’s really famous. I know why now- Ghana during the...
Alexa Renee
- Jan 5, 2020
- 1 min
Happy New Year!
Just popping in to say happy new year! 2019 was a year of tremendous growth for me. I’m excited to announce that I’m starting the 2020...
Alexa Renee
- Nov 30, 2019
- 3 min
#AskAlexa Travel Questions: November 2019
Every month, I ask my Instagram followers what kind of content they want to see on my blog. And as loyal and dedicated followers of this...
Alexa Renee
- Sep 19, 2019
- 7 min
DC Date Ideas
I'm a hopeless romantic who loves all things cute so here's my guide on cute dates around the DC area. Not only am I going to break these...
Alexa Renee
- Sep 7, 2019
- 1 min
Visiting DC? Read This Restaurant List
There's nothing worse than visiting a new city and not knowing where to eat. So here's my gift to you, a list of some great DC...
Alexa Renee
- Aug 13, 2019
- 3 min
Barcelona: What to Do and What to See
I’m currently touring around Spain and spent a couple days in wonderful Barcelona. Disclaimer: I’m currently traveling with my Norwegian...
Alexa Renee
- Aug 2, 2019
- 8 min
Your Guide to DC: Where to Go and What to See
Before you read ANY FURTHER there is one thing you need to know about DC. If you are riding the metro, STAND on the right side of the...
Alexa Renee
- Jul 30, 2019
- 4 min
Your Go-to List for DC Brunch
I was born and raised in Arlington, Virginia, 5 minutes from DC. Brunch is me and I am brunch. My earliest brunch memory was at 5. I...
