#SuitcasesAndButterflies

Suitcases and Butterflies across Borders

From survivor to storyteller, from UN gender and human rights consultant to solo female traveler, this journey is one of courage, healing, and transformation.
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About My Journey

In 2025, I packed my life into two suitcases, sold everything I owned, and left my home in Ghana to embrace the unknown. I chose the road not as an escape, but as a way to live fully, connect deeply, and share my story with the world. With every border I cross and every community I meet, I carry the message that healing, courage, and advocacy have no limits.

I am not traveling for leisure. I am creating a life built on freedom, resilience, and purpose. Each country I enter adds a new chapter to my story. Each suitcase I carry holds more than clothes, it holds lessons, stories, and courage. This journey is about choosing transformation over comfort, and meaning over certainty.

Along the way, I will spend time in communities to listen, share, and contribute. I will host healing circles for women, support grassroots initiatives with my gender and human rights expertise, and use storytelling to amplify voices often left unheard. My journey is not only about where I go, but what I leave behind in the places I touch.

I will also be creating Empowering Travel Tours, inviting people from different parts of the world to join me on curated journeys that combine adventure with purpose. These tours will offer opportunities to connect with local communities, build confidence through shared experiences, and create meaningful change through travel that empowers.

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Life Between Borders

Every destination brings a new reflection, encounter, or lesson. From chance conversations with strangers to moments of solitude in unfamiliar cities, I share the raw truth of solo travel; the beauty, the struggle, and the transformation that comes with it. Each story is a piece of my journey, shaped by the people I meet, the cultures I experience, and the challenges I overcome. These moments remind me that travel is not only about places, but about the connections and growth that unfold along the way.

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Circles

I create safe spaces where women come together to share, heal, and support one another. These circles are built on trust, vulnerability, and connection.
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Empowerment
Travels

I design and host travel experiences that go beyond sightseeing. These journeys help women build confidence, connect with communities, and embrace adventure with purpose.
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Services

I offer one-on-one and group consultations for organizations working on women’s empowerment programs, as well as for individuals planning purposeful travel.
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Storytelling & Advocacy

I use my voice and platform to amplify stories that matter. From gender and human rights to the personal experiences of women I meet, I advocate for change through storytelling.
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Living Beyond Borders

From Ghana to the World
I left my home with two suitcases to create a life of freedom and meaning.
Lessons From the Road
Each destination teaches resilience, courage, and the power of perspective.
Solo, But Not Alone
Every story I share builds connection and community across cultures.
Advocacy in Motion
Wherever I go, I use my voice to stand for equality and human rights.
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Testimonials

Edem creates a presence that feels safe and warm. In her healing circle, I found the courage to speak about things I had carried for years. […]

Thandi M.,

South Africa

I have known Abigail for years, and what sets her apart is her deep compassion. She stands firmly for women’s rights, but she also makes sure […]

Dela K.

Ghana

When I joined her session, I did not know what to expect. By the end, I walked away lighter and more hopeful. Edem has a way […]

Liu Wei,

Singapore

Abigail has this incredible gift of turning her own journey into lessons that empower others. She is not afraid to be vulnerable, and that honesty makes […]

Chikondi P.,

Malawi

I attended one of her empowerment travel gatherings, and it was life-changing. Beyond the travel itself, Edem helped me see travel as a tool for healing […]

Jennifer R.,

United States

Her advocacy work is inspiring. She shows up where it matters, not for recognition but because she genuinely believes in equality. I have seen Abigail use […]

Samuel A.,

Kenya

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