8 minGetting Around IstanbulGetting around the city was one of the most efficient commuting experiences abroad that I had ever had (though getting to and from Istanbul
9 minThe Vibe in IstanbulIstanbul is so unique in that it straddles two continents, split in half by the Bosporus strait and sandwiched between the Sea of Marmara &a
10 minAn Athenian Food ExperienceI’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
8 minWe Broke a BusOur 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.
11 minTravelling in a GroupOne 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
9 minBeing a Black American Woman in AthensBeing black. Being American. Being a woman. Three very different things that can overwhelmingly affect an experience abroad, especially when
12 minThe Atmosphere of AthensAthens is a very old city and home to millions of people, which made it quite different than Richmond and Doha. Things like demographics, sa
14 minFreedom 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
33 minLove is an Open DoorNo, 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
17 minExpats, Migrant Workers, and Residency in QatarI had never heard the word “expatriate” in my life, let alone discussed the subtopics of migrant workers, citizenship, and residency when it