"Wonders of Wanders" with Davida Wulff-Vanderpuije in London
SEASON 1 EPISODE 54 |Flourish in the Foreign - Black Women Living & Thriving Abroad
Davida shares her story of moving to London from Ghana to study at 18 years old, how she became a travel writer, her blog & podcast Wonders of Wanders and her work with the Black Travel Alliance.
Meet Davida
Davida is a travel writer, creator of the Wonders of Wanders travel and food platform, and the narrator behind its storytelling podcast segment. Capturing the delights in people, places and palates, her writings and storytelling podcast are odes to the journeys that shape us - to soothe the soul, sparkle the heart and celebrate all things transformational through the lens of travel. As someone born and raised in Ghana, based in London with stints elsewhere, Davida is no stranger to leaving the familiar. She is a passionate advocate for the joy, wonder and growth in travel, and encourages others to embrace every opportunity to discover more of the world.
She is a co-founder and Communications co-chair of the Black Travel Alliance, an organization dedicated to amplifying the voices of Black travel content creators and advocating for meaningful representation in the travel industry.
Connect with Davida
This Episode Covers:
Moving from Ghana to London
Attending University in London
Studying Abroad in Paris
Being Ghanaian in the UK
“The Year of Return”
Black Travel Alliance
Advice for Becoming a Travel Writer
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Episode Credits:
Christine Job-Creator & Host
Zachary Higgs-Theme Music
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