Before getting too deep into this topic. I just preface this by saying that I lived in Alajuela, Costa Rica for about 2 months for school. A large part of my time in the province was spent tearing down the wall of the language barrier between my neighborhood community and instructors. Costa Rica isn’t a bad place. In certain areas of the country like Puerto Viejo…
I recently posted on my Instagram a really AWESOME foodie experience at Johnny T’s Bistro and Blues. Okay, so for several months now, I’ve been hearing about how good the food was at this new restaurant in the very heart of the Historic Farish Street District. This place has got decadent food AND is promoting the economic revival of a SUPER historic area of the Mississippi…
I really am trying to make more of an effort to socialize with friends after work, especially since it’s the holidays. So many of my former high school and university classmates are in town for a quick break before returning to their day-to-day that I’ve got to play catch-up with everyone in matter of days. For the past two weeks, I’ve done a good job coordinating…
Are you a travel junkie? I totally think I’ve been bitten by the travel bug. I’m always looking for my next adventure. Whether I’m traveling domestically or abroad, I have to plan ahead beyond the usual travel topics. That’s right, beyond considering the language, culture, or women safety, etc. of an area; I have to consider another interesting yet impactful travel topic for a Specialty Shoe…
June 12, 2014 Guanabana is LIFE! I’m absolutely loving the guanabana resfrescos here in Costa Rica. Que rico! At this point, I don’t even know how much guanabana I’ve consumed.These drinks are absolutely amazing. By the way, “refrescos” are freshly made fruit drinks that definitely would excel against the common smoothie in the states. I wish we had this many fruits back home. Tree Planting Ceremony…
Hi Everyone! I’ve found another travel diary entry from 2014 that I made after I’d been in Costa Rica for a whole week. I wanted to share it with you, especially if you’re a young student looking to study abroad. While my thoughts are absolutely sporadic, I hope you get a sense of my many emotions through each new experience. – Today marks my first full…
Hi SSLs! I found some more entries from my CR Travel Diaries that I’d like to share. Enjoy! – Buenas tardes amigos y familia! Last night, I even helped my host mom make dinner. We made a tuna bake, fried plantains, and ,of course, rice and beans (a total staple here). It actually tastes better with a little avocado. So far, I like all the foods…
The summer following my freshman year of college, I accomplished one of my major life goals: studying abroad. Ever since my 6th grade class began to study foreign cultures, I’d been hooked on the idea that I needed to study aboard to acquire critical language and culture skills. Thanks to my parents and my university, Jackson State University, I was able to accomplish that goal…
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..