Shopping in Mexico City
Though my study abroad program in Mexico City wasn’t really built for things like sightseeing, exploring, or shopping, I still managed to sq
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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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Beauty & Blackness in Qatar
As is the case in many Arab countries, Qatar had a very prominent beauty & makeup scene. So, today we’re going to talk about just a few
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Pack Your Juices & Berries
Let’s discuss the black hair situation in Qatar. How did local black people wear their hair? How did I wear my hair? How did people react to
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Clothing, Modesty, & Self-Expression in Qatar
Qatar, subjected to a chokingly hot desert climate half the year, is also a Muslim country. This means that when you start packing, you’re g
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Modesty in Morocco (Don't Pack the Booty Shorts)
Morocco is a Muslim country, which means modest dress is the norm. Before we get into what to wear, I'm going to share my top two reason
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