Dana Givens

Manhattan

Travel and Culture Journalist at Freelance

all I need is coffee, my cats and a car

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Finding Shared Roots Between South Carolina and Sierra Leone

1 month ago | fodors.com | Dana Givens

As Sierra Leone opens for tourism, a Gullah woman takes the opportunity to return and connect with history. To know where you’re going in life, you must understand where you came from. As an African American woman, that statement would have once caused me discomfort because of the Transatlantic slave trade, what it did to my ancestors who came here, and how slavery robbed them of their history and culture in many ways.
Finding Shared Roots Between South Carolina and Sierra Leone

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Dana Givens

Get the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results as soon as they are drawn on The Citizen, so you can rest easy and check your tickets with …
I Flew To Bali For A Much-Needed Day Of Silence

1 month ago | msn.com | Dana Givens

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The Black Girl's Guide To Travel: I Flew To Bali For A Much-Needed Day Of Silence | Essence

1 month ago | essence.com | Dana Givens

Getty Images Bali is a place of great adventure. Its lush surroundings make it known as a place where many, including myself, come for a reset. Arriving at the Ayanna Estate, I aimed to take time to learn about the culture and try to hit the pause button. I wanted a short break from life and its many problems. I was stressed from every angle — work, the news cycle, and life in general.
A Closer Look at Dept of Culture’s Deeply Personal Nigerian Tasting Menu — Resy | Right This Way

2 months ago | blog.resy.com | Dana Givens |Tae Yoon

For Ayo Balogun, the chef and owner of Brooklyn restaurants Dept of Culture and Radio Kwara, the intention was never to start a formal restaurant — it was about continuing the story of his culture. What began as a “COVID project” beginning in January 2021, is now a critically acclaimed restaurant known for its Nigerian tasting menu and communal dining experience.
Five Luxe JBR Hotel Review: Dubai’s Most Glamorous New Resort Has 6 Restaurants, an Ibiza-inspired Beach club, and an Outpost of One of the World’s Best Bars

Dec 16, 2024 | travelandleisure.com | Dana Givens

"Habibi, let’s go to Dubai." I thought that would help win my boyfriend over and convince him to take a couple's trip to the United Arab Emirates. While he had never considered visiting before I brought it up, I convinced him that Dubai, the most populated of the country's seven emirates, was worth seeing in person. The shopping is elite; you can enjoy a day at the beach; and the restaurants serve you delicacies from around the world — what's not to like?
Halekulani Okinawa Review: This Japanese Offshoot of an Iconic Hawaiian Resort Has an Onsen, a Beautiful Beach, and an Incredible Wellness Retreat

Nov 29, 2024 | travelandleisure.com | Dana Givens

Japan is a country of different landscapes, from snow-capped mountains in the north to tropical landscapes in the south. It's here, at its southern point, that you'll find the islands that make up the Okinawa Prefecture, a place filled with beautiful beaches with crystal waters. Here, you'll encounter tropical weather and a more relaxed side of Japanese culture, far from Tokyo's crowds and flashing lights.
A New Yorker's Journey to South Carolina to Retrace Her Gullah Roots

Sep 18, 2024 | foodandwine.com | Dana Givens

"Gullah people are still here—still thriving, still preserving the land, despite attempts of removal and growing gentrification around them."
Black Women Are Finding Peace-And Healing-Through Nature

Aug 23, 2024 | msn.com | Dana Givens

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Black Women Are Finding Peace—And Healing—Through Nature | Essence

Aug 23, 2024 | essence.com | Dana Givens

If someone told me that I would become the type of person who would go snowshoeing in rural Japan to see the mountains, I would have laughed. Yet there I was, my boots dragging through the layers of soft snow, being led by a local guide in the Hokkaido region to hike around Lake Mashu and take in the majestic scenery. Despite the cold, I could not get over the serene beauty of the landscape, which seemed unreal at times.

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