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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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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