What's Richmond Like?
Where do I begin? The quick answer is that Richmond is a very diverse city, especially downtown. The city is overall very tolerant of differ
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Art in Richmond!
As an artist, I can’t write about a destination I’ve been to without writing about the art scene! And as an artist who studied in Richmond,
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¡Hasta Luego!
I spent a long time debating whether to go on this trip. I didn’t really have the money for it or emotional capacity, but I did have the tim
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Safety in Mexico City
Let’s be real, Mexico is not portrayed as a safe place to Americans. Many of the portrayals are sensationalized and cherrypicked, often colo
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'Til Next Time, Istanbul
Now, that all that is laid out, let me conclude with this: Istanbul was colorful, dynamic, surprising, engaging, and fun. Yeah, I definitely
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Being Black in Istanbul
Is it safe being black in Turkey? Just one of many ‘how will my blackness effect my trip’ questions that many black people ask when choosing
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Shopping in Istanbul
Istanbul gave me plenty of shopping options and experiences when it came to shopping. Here I'll run down a list of some of my shopping e
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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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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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Boldly Go (The Finale to My Qatar Adventure)
My final reflections on my VCU Study Abroad experience in Qatar. The last post in my Qatar collection.
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