Alexa Renee7 days ago3 min4 Unique Things to Do in Portsmouth, VirginiaDisclaimer: This post was a paid collaboration with the City of Portsmouth, Virginia Tourism Board Portsmouth, Virginia is the city that...
Alexa ReneeJun 52 minRead This Before Traveling to El SalvadorI 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 ReneeMar 182 minAre you ready for a solo trip? Here are 3 ways to test it outI 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 ReneeSep 30, 20211 minMust Try Arlington, VA BrunchesLets cut to the chase! Here’s where you can find me at brunch in Arlington!
Alexa ReneeJul 16, 20213 minCrossing 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 ReneeMay 30, 20203 minWe’re Tired Globally, our black skin speaks before our words do. We aren’t granted the same kind of innocence.
Alexa ReneeMay 6, 20203 minI Can't Travel Right Now and That's OkayWhy 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 ReneeMay 1, 20202 minQuarantine 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 ReneeApr 25, 20201 minBeyond 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 ReneeApr 24, 20203 minI Tried (and Failed) to Make Jollof RiceWell, 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 ReneeMar 19, 20204 min7 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 ReneeFeb 25, 20203 minMy 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 ReneeJan 6, 20201 minHappy 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 ReneeNov 30, 20193 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 ReneeSep 19, 20197 minDC 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 ReneeSep 7, 20191 minVisiting DC? Read This Restaurant ListThere'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 ReneeAug 13, 20193 minBarcelona: What to Do and What to SeeI’m currently touring around Spain and spent a couple days in wonderful Barcelona. Disclaimer: I’m currently traveling with my Norwegian...
Alexa ReneeAug 2, 20198 minYour 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 ReneeJul 30, 20194 minYour Go-to List for DC BrunchI 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...
Alexa ReneeJul 25, 20192 min#TravelThursday Let People Experience Things for ThemselvesYeah, you heard me. It’s time to let people experience things for themselves! Tell me if you’ve been in this situation, you tell a friend...