Heyy Ya’ll!
I’m Alanna. A lawyer, a wanderer, a connector, a treehugger, a lover, and a Grio leaning into the art of storytelling. Alanna’s Travels is where my passport, purpose, and passion all collide.
I grew up dreaming of traveling the world, falling in love on every continent, and connecting with unique people from faraway places. I’ve always believed the world was this inconceivably large place, with each of us being quite small and insignificant in the grand scheme of things. As I’ve grown…and traveled, I’m now convinced that despite the space and time between us, were more connected than we think, that are impact and impressions can cross oceans and languages, and that 6 degrees of separation is really more like 3, and if you’re Black…. maybe even a single degree of separation between us.
I’ve spent the better part of my adult life working… to close the gap between my dreams and reality. A means to an end. In this chapter of life i’m taking leaps of faith, across oceans and between hemispheres, in search of something larger than life, than my self. From the markets of Accra to the townships of Soweto, I chase stories, connection, and culture with an appetite equal parts self-discovery and deep curiosity for others.
This blog isn’t just about travel. It’s about the freedom to show up fully, unapologetically myself, a Black (don’t forget the capital B) woman reclaiming space, planting seeds, uncovering roots, and embracing joy across continents. It’s about building bridges between worlds, challenging assumptions, and finding home in unfamiliar places.
Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s okay. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.
– Anthony Bourdain
When I’m not working remotely building my empire (yes, Wi-Fi, wanderlust and changing time zones can coexist), you’ll find me soul-searching under the sun, uncovering hidden gems, and breaking bread with locals who remind me why I do this in the first place.
Alanna’s Travels is for the curious, the conscious, and the courageous. For those who believe travel should change us and charge us with doing better. This is where adventure meets intention.
Welcome to my journey.