By: astoldbyali October 27, 2019 Featuresfeatured, interview, TravelLeave a Comment

Shonoya’s Authentic Travel Story & Experience in Kenya

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to another Feature of the Month (#FOTM) post! This month we’re switching things up a little by featuring the usual interview questions with the addition of an inside scoop section. From the title of the post, you already know it’s ALL about travel. Travel is one of those things that…

By: astoldbyali September 29, 2019September 29, 2019 Featuresbusiness, Caribbean People, entrepreneurship, featured6 Comments

Untold Stories: Entrepreneurship

I’m convinced that about half of what separates successful entrepreneurs from the unsuccessful ones is pure perseverance. Steve Jobs Hey Guys! Instead of featuring one individual this month I decided to ask seven different entrepreneurs for feedback on their journey. My inspiration for this post originated from various social media posts concerning starting a business.…

By: astoldbyali August 16, 2019August 23, 2019 AntiguaAntigua carnival, Caribbean bloggers, carnival, featured, Insane Carnival, lifestyle5 Comments

Antigua Carnival 2019: On the Road with Caution and Insane Carnival

Hey Guys! Initially, I would usually review everything at once, but I didn’t want to run the risk of the post being too lengthy. Hence the first part was solely about the fetes I went to, as well as my T-shirt mas experience. In this review I will share my Carnival Monday & Tuesday experiences…

By: astoldbyali June 16, 2019July 29, 2019 AntiguaAdventure, Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda, antigua hotels, Antigua restaurants, featured, Travel, travel guide12 Comments

Antigua & Barbuda Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to Eat & What to Do

A long time coming, but after receiving many questions from colleagues, fellow bloggers and overseas friends I decided to create a guide to my country, Antigua and Barbuda. Now I know you may be thinking they’re probably dozens of other guides online, but are they written by a local? Well, I haven’t found any. Throughout…

By: astoldbyali June 6, 2019July 30, 2019 Hairfeatured, hair products, healthy hair, natural hair, product review, shea moisture5 Comments

Product Review: Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque

Hey Guys! As you know I recently made a trip to Switzerland and while there I decided to update my hair product stash. I’m not necessarily a ‘product junkie’, but I love trying new products. I definitely don’t have a set of go-to products either. However, while searching through the stores I realized the prices…

By: astoldbyali May 14, 2019July 30, 2019 TravelAdventure, europe, featured, Switzerland, Travel, travel guide7 Comments

Travel Diary: Two Weeks in Geneva Switzerland

Hey Guys! Here we go again! Another business trip and this time ya girl is in Geneva, Switzerland. If you can recall last year I was in Paraguay, so not only a new city but a different continent. I’m always grateful for these trips as one can imagine. Even though I wasn’t solo travelling this…

By: astoldbyali March 24, 2019March 27, 2019 Hairbentonite clay, clay mask, featured, hair review, natural hair, natural products, type 4 hair4 Comments

Hair Diary: Aztec Clay Mask Review on Type 4 Hair

So, what’s been up with my natural hair?! It’s been awhile, huh. Y’all should know by now these posts don’t come too often, but I had some high hopes for a change. Nonetheless, we’re here with a review of a long awaited clay mask! This mask has been making its rounds on the internet for…

By: astoldbyali January 23, 2019March 27, 2019 Inspirationbecoming, book club, books, featured, Michelle Obama, reading20 Comments

MUST READ: Becoming // Including 8 Inspirational Quotes and My Takeaways

The best-selling book of 2018 which sold near 2 million copies in a few weeks, it’s no surprise that the first book I’ve read for the year was Michelle Obama’s autobiography. Honestly, I had the book since last December but never actually put aside time to complete it. Definitely thankful I found some time this…

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University Regrets: What I Wish I Did & How to Avoid My Mistakes

By: astoldbyali January 19, 2020January 19, 2020

Livingcollege, college experiences, university, university life, university regrets6 Comments

Happy New Year! What better way to start the year by reminiscing and hopefully inspiring? It has been 4 years since I graduated from university with my first degree. Looking back, I realized that there were a few things I definitely missed out on or “regretted”. First off, university life is different for everyone. Some…

Vision Board Party Experience & 3 Tips for the New Year

By: astoldbyali December 13, 2019

Inspiration, Livinglifestyle blog, new year goals, vision board, vision board party3 Comments

Hey ya! Hope you guys have been well, it’s been a while 👀. I’ve been surviving, if you subscribe to my newsletter you’ll get all the details soon. There’s a couple more days left in 2019 and I’m not even sure how to feel about that. I feel like the year just began. Due to…

Product Review: Elasta QP Curl Defining Pudding & Design Foam

By: astoldbyali November 17, 2019

HairCaribbean bloggers, natural hair, natural hair care, product review2 Comments

Hey Guys! We’re back again with another product review. As you can see it’s also a new brand (new to the blog but not new to my hair, lol). I used the styling gel and moisturizer from this brand line before, but I don’t think I’ve ever reviewed them. Anyway, this was a spontaneous purchase…

Shonoya’s Authentic Travel Story & Experience in Kenya

By: astoldbyali October 27, 2019

Featuresfeatured, interview, TravelLeave a Comment

30 Minute Meals: Shrimp Ramen Noodles

By: astoldbyali October 18, 2019

At the Table30 minute meals, cooking, easy recipes, quick meals, ramen noodles5 Comments

Hey Guys! It’s been a while since I shared any food-related content on my site. It’s also been a while since I prepared anything in the kitchen or checked out a new restaurant. Nonetheless, here we are with a new 30 minute (or less) recipe. Don’t judge the name before you try it *lol* and…

Product Review: Creme of Nature ft Wash Day Routine on Type 4 Hair

By: astoldbyali October 6, 2019

Hair4C hair, creme of nature, natural hair, natural hair care, product review, type 4 hair, wash day routine4 Comments

Hey Guys! Do you guys mix products from different lines? I washed my hair a week ago and decided to use majority of the Creme of Nature products I had in my stash. I also realized I’ve never done a review on half of them, so here it is. In this post I’ll also share…

Untold Stories: Entrepreneurship

By: astoldbyali September 29, 2019September 29, 2019

Featuresbusiness, Caribbean People, entrepreneurship, featured6 Comments

Product Review: Creme of Nature Coconut Milk Hydrating Curl Cream

By: astoldbyali September 19, 2019

Haircreme of nature, hair products, natural hair, product review4 Comments

Two Creme of Nature product reviews back to back? I know I stated in my last post that I had given up on this brand, but it looks like things change. Their new line of products are seemingly hitting the spot and they are also super affordable compared to other brands (MAJOR PLUS). I got…

Summer Staycation | St. James Club & Villas

By: astoldbyali September 13, 2019

AntiguaAntigua, Caribbean resorts, hotel review, St James Club and Villas, staycation5 Comments

Hey Guys! One thing I really wanted to do this summer was a staycation but I simply couldn’t figure out when or where to go. I was scheduled to travel during the last week of August but due to the passage of Hurricane Dorian my flight got cancelled. Alas,due to the sudden free time in…

ATBA’s Top 10 Beaches in Antigua

By: astoldbyali September 5, 2019

AntiguaAntigua, beach, Caribbean, island life, Travel2 Comments

Hey Guys! Last Summer, I made a bucket list which involved visiting as many new beaches as possible. Before that, I actually wanted to see how many of the 365 beaches in Antigua I could list. However, things don’t always go as planned. This summer whenever a beach trip idea came to mind, I always…