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Hello! I’m Mary O.

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I write about diverse topics, but I am most passionate about writing about writing, people, places, travel, and living well, focusing on matters of particular interest to Africans and African Americans.

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Travel Blog

  • Healthy Feet Matter More Than We Think — Especially When We Travel
    This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. These commissions help support my work and allow me to continue creating thoughtful travel and lifestyle content. Thank you for your support. There was a time when I never thought very….
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    The Night Ghana Began to Feel Like Home
    The first time I arrived in Ghana, it was raining. Not a gentle drizzle, but a full tropical downpour. The kind of rain that falls with confidence, as if it has somewhere important to be. I remember stepping outside into the warm night air, hearing the rain and feeling that familiar mix of curiosity and….
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    How I Stay Comfortable on 10+ Hour Flights (Even in Economy)
    Long flights are nothing new to me. In fact, I’ve been traveling long distances for most of my life. From an early age, I was flying back and forth between continents, between the United States, Canada, Nigeria, and later Ghana. Travel has always been part of my story. But here’s what I’ve learned over time:….

Writing Inspiration

  • A Blank Page Is Full of Possibility
    You know that moment when you sit down, look at the page, or screen, and it’s just blank? Nothing there. And for a second, or minutes, or even hours, you don’t quite know what to do with it. After writing for years, I have come to see that blank page a little differently. To me,….

Mary’s Picks

  • Book Recommendation: Your Guide to Safer Travel
    This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. These commissions help support my work and allow me to continue creating thoughtful travel and lifestyle content. Thank you for your support. Traveling is one of life’s great joys, but to….
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    Book Recommendation: A Guide to Travel Safety & Security for Solo Female Travelers
    Are you a woman who wants to travel somewhere but hesitate because there’s no one to travel with you, or because you’re afraid to travel on your own? If that sounds familiar, then this guide may be just what you need. Recently, I read a very practical and visually appealing travel safety guide titled, A….
  • Mary’s Pick: Pure Shea Butter – Raw Goodness
    Why I Love It: Let’s be honest. As we age (gracefully, of course), our skin needs a little more tender, loving care. Enter shea butter, my secret weapon. Unrefined. Earthy. Medicine for the soul of the skin. No additives, no perfume, just nature doing its thing. Pure, raw shea butter melts onto the skin like….

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