Revisiting the Brutal History of Senegal’s Gorée Island and The House of Slaves
Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins and Randolph Payton Nanga def (hello in Wolof) and welcome to vibrant Dakar, Senegal in West Africa, also known as the Land of Teranga. Our father-and-son journey to Senegal became both a cultural and historical immersion, revealing layers of resilience that continue to define the Senegalese people today. We travel […]
Senegal’s Immaculate African Renaissance Monument
Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins We travel as often as possible to The Motherland to gain cultural perspective and deeper interconnectedness with our African brothers and sisters. For this reason and more, my father and I visit an African nation once a year to become closer to our ancestors and learn what the beautiful continent […]
The Ocean Remembers: Hyundai Hope Deepens its Environmental Conservation Vow with Healthy Seas
Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins A five-year pact with the sea grows extensions in Southern California: part water, part coral, entirely alive. Somewhere off Catalina Island, a fishing boat named Midnight Hour has slept on the seafloor for years, with its nets still hunting sea life long after the hands that cast them let go. […]
Colombian Art, Music, and Dance in Medellin’s Comuna 13
It was a humbling day in Comuna 13, the most dangerous neighborhood in Medellin, Colombia a decade ago. Initially controlled by guerrillas and then gangs, there was a point when 20, 30, to 40 people were killed daily in Comuna 13. However, today is a different day as foreigners are invited to revel in the […]
Buddhism: The Truth of Suffering
Buddhism is a religion and philosophy that originated in India around the 6th century BCE, and was founded by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha). Four Noble Truths One love from Vietnam. I fondly remember meeting Buddhist Thom while mountain biking outside Ho Chi Minh City during my Nomadic Journey. He offered inspiring words of wisdom, fresh […]
Visit the Chinese Gardens in Zurich during your Swiss Getaway
The Chinese Gardens in Zurich is lauded as one of the most respected Temple Gardens outside of China. Its main tenet—the Three Friends in Winter—is hidden within the garden and provides an in-depth analysis of Chinese culture: bamboo, pine, and the winter cherry, which brave the cold season in unison. Located at a tranquil green […]
Discovering the Great “Oregon” Outdoors and Portland’s Eclectic Vibe
By Kimatni and Mika Rawlins, As the weather kicked in, it was time for another Fit Fathers adventure with my two daughters who were eager to visit Oregon for various adventurous reasons. The first was to hit the trails and serene waterfalls for a few days; the next was to pay homage to Nike since […]
Nomadic Journey to Palenque, Colombia: The 1st African Free Town in the Americas
Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins Suta Ma Black translates to “We are Black” for the Afro-Colombian people of San Basilio de Palenque, founded by South American leader Benkos Bioho, who escaped slavery and led a rebellion of enslaved maroons from Cartagena. In 1603, the Governor of Cartagena arranged a peace treaty since they couldn’t defeat […]
Keiser M3i Studio Indoor Spin Bike: Elevate Your Performance Game
By Kimatni D. Rawlins With a new year comes newer opportunities to perform at your highest levels while meeting fitness goals, exceeding physical expectations, and checking off daily exercise accomplishments. One of the perfect tools is the Keiser M3i Studio indoor spin bike which keeps raising the bar. First experienced at LA Fitness spin classes, […]
Fit Fathers Metabolic Boxing Routine
Do you wish to walk around town like Terence Crawford after a boxing match? Well, you have to put in the work for the goal to come to fruition. Therefore, include metabolic boxing in your exercise routines to gain competitive and fitness advantages. Hitting heavy bags increases stamina, builds and tones muscle, melts fat, and […]