Multiple commercial cruise safety terrors and the Titanic movie have been enough to keep me from giving cruise life even a wink of consideration over the years. But here I am, having recently disembarked from a Carnival cruise in the middle of January. It’s funny how life will get you out of your comfort zone quick, fast, and in a hurry. So, how was cruise life…
Looking for a completely visual experience while in Marrakech, Morocco? Bahia Palace is one of the must-see places you need to visit in the Old City. It’s a unique former residence of sultans and high-ranking leaders that is the combination of several riads and gardens from the 19th century. While today, there are still several private rooms in use, this is a major tourist destination as…
YOUR MINI GUIDE TO MARRAKECH EATS & TREATS You all may know that I love to eat and try out new foods. So, my recent trip to Marrakech, Morocco presented a great opportunity to try some new restaurants and traditional Moroccan foods. For a few of the restaurants below, I tried to link their websites for those of you interested in visiting or checking out their…
Hey Lovelies! Thanks so much for visiting my site again. I can’t wait to tell you all about my latest adventure. I literally just got back this past Monday in the States from Marrakech (also spelled Marrakesh), Morocco. While I was touring Marrakech, I was so busy y’all. Busy walking through unyielding traffic, busy bustlin’ through the souks, busy camel riding, busy tangine-nin’, etc. Yeah, this…
Welcome back y’all! Last week, I recapped my food tour journey in Dallas during the Memorial weekend. If you haven’t checked out that post, SSL Bites: Full on Dallas, be sure to take a look. This week, I’m talking foodie spots on the outskirts of the City. Outside of Dallas, TX, there really are some really cool places to live, work, and play. And between cities like…
My Friends and I Explored the Dallas Fort Worth Food Scene Through Its Food Tours This past Memorial Weekend was one for the books! One of my friends and I traveled to Dallas Fort Worth area to catch up with our dear friend from college who is living her best life in DFW. In total, I drove over 12 hours during the course of 4 days.…
Here’s What Happened When I Tried To “Relax” By Kayaking Lately, I’ve been plagued by stress. And long story short, I’d had been itching to break away from my day-to-day routine to try to forget, if only for a few moments. I wanted a budget-friendly adventure. So, my college classmate who also works within her family business called me with a “wonderful idea”. She thought it’d…
MAKE THE MOST OF UNAVOIDABLE JETLAG I admit that as a young, novice international traveler, I mistook myself for being way more invincible than I actually am. After more or less 40+ hours of flight travel to and from Cape Town, I’ve learned that I cannot just snap back with my usual energy and vigor. I was so TIRED when I made it back home! With…
If you haven’t been following me on Instagram lately, you might not know that I recently got to visit Cape Town, South Africa for the first time. While I was there, I did so much. If you want to read more about most of my Cape Town activities, you can check out my post, “5 Day Vacay In Cape Town”. There I answer all your questions…
Hey SSLs and fellow travelers! I just came back from a momentous, much-needed VACAY to Cape Town, South Africa. This whimsical journey will definitely be one for the books, as I have completely stepped outside of my comfort zone little by little. While my dream is to have my passport over-stamped, I had never envisioned myself visiting Cape Town. I mean I’d read about Johannesburg and have…
Hey y’all! Thanks so much for dropping by. I’m Amara Nicole, a modern Mississippi Belle with a heart for all things creative. Oh yeah, I also have an interesting relationship with shoes. My tiny corner of the Internet is the space where I invite you all into my Southern Queendom, where I highlight my adventures at home and abroad on my journey to self-liberation. Read more..