This week we have an exclusive first look at a piece by Nneka M. Okona, an author and journalist whose work I adore. This piece is part of an ongoing guest creator series, where diverse writers and creators are paid (with an emphasis on fairly and promptly, which your membership makes possible!) to help create a little magic for us. For written pieces like this one they are exclusive to the community for the first two weeks, then shared publicly so that the writers can also have a public-facing version of the piece for their portfolios.
Also find below part two of this month's Conversations with Anela & KJ, where we delve into the positionality of my work in the travel space and more. Last week's episode was so long that we split it into two parts for easier consumption.
I would love to hear/see more about "second-tier" travel locations. To be honest, I gravitate toward the 'best of' lists because I can usually count on a diverse population. When you start talking about other lesser visited cities that I don't know much about, I get concerned as to whether or not I'm going to feel safe/welcomed. I can always do a deep dive once a city is mentioned - it's bringing these alternatives to our attention that would be super cool!
What a beautiful piece! I could taste the jelly that joins my breakfast sandwich and feel the sweet and savory combo. Didn't realize that people thought this was strange!
Absolutely loved this piece and its nostalgic tone, and can't believe I haven't tried this combo! I know what I'm doing this weekend!
Jelly on my breakfast sandwiches has been a go-to for me since I had it in Texas at a conference for the first time over 10 years ago. That perfect sweetness and sometimes the fact the jelly is colder added another dimension to any sandwich. This article was so well written, and it made me smile.
OMG I CANT WAIT TO TRY THIS! 😍