#Safety | Black Girls Abroad

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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

9 min

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

8 min

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

9 min

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

12 min

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

14 min

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

33 min

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

17 min

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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