Nneka M. Okona

Nneka M. Okona is a native Atlantan (by way of Stone Mountain, Georgia) who writes pieces on food, travel, books, personal growth and self-discovery. Her work has appeared in publications including the Wall Street Journal, Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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There’s one major issue with the Weight Watchers rebrand — it still ignores the meaning of wellness

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The Underground Railroad stretches beyond the South — one traveler traces its route in Philadelphia

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Guinness isn’t just an Irish treasure — it’s part of West African heritage, too

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Monuments blur the line between memorial and tourist attraction — that’s why context is so important