Getting Around Istanbul
Getting around the city was one of the most efficient commuting experiences abroad that I had ever had (though getting to and from Istanbul
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The Vibe in Istanbul
Istanbul is so unique in that it straddles two continents, split in half by the Bosporus strait and sandwiched between the Sea of Marmara &a
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An Athenian Food Experience
I’m always down for trying local food—whether it’s something completely new or a familiar favorite in another country—but the catch is that
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We Broke a Bus
Our various attempts to get from Point A to Point B are some of the most vivid memories I have of Athens . . . for better or worse.
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Travelling in a Group
One of the things that made my experience in Greece unique was the size of my travel group. This trip had close to 30 people, which naturall
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Being a Black American Woman in Athens
Being black. Being American. Being a woman. Three very different things that can overwhelmingly affect an experience abroad, especially when
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The Atmosphere of Athens
Athens is a very old city and home to millions of people, which made it quite different than Richmond and Doha. Things like demographics, sa
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Freedom of the Paintbrush!
As a visual artist and a writer; freedom of expression was my conceptual foundation for every creative piece I had ever made, and because I
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Love is an Open Door
No, Frozen is not my favorite Disney movie, but it is clever in a lot of ways, especially the music. “Love is an Open Door” is one of the so
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Expats, Migrant Workers, and Residency in Qatar
I had never heard the word “expatriate” in my life, let alone discussed the subtopics of migrant workers, citizenship, and residency when it
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