Setting off with a folder of tickets, a handful of sucky sweets and a backpack the size of a German Shepherd to a foreign country is a daunting yet thrilling experience. No amount of research can prepare you, because realistically they all state the obvious – don’t go down dark alleys, don’t get in a van with strangers and most importantly DO leave the Crocs at home!

Whether it’s trekking through the Amazon rainforest in Colombia, exploring the night life on Koh San Road in Bangkok or ‘finding yourself’ in India, travel is a great way to meet new people and try new things.

Below is a list I’ve compiled on tips I wish I knew before my first backpacking trip.

With summer just around the corner, I know that my fellow lovers of music genres such as R&B, Trap, Hip-Hop and Afro beats, are really looking forward to a summer filled with sun, our favourite musicians and good vibes. Urban music is finally getting the recognition that it deserves, and as black twitter would say ‘we love to see it!’. So, whether you’re a Travis fan, a Davido fan, a Stormzy fan or you just want to be surrounded by the urban culture, you definitely do not want to miss out on these 5 festivals this summer 2020!!