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A First-Hand Experience Celebrating Diwali, the ‘Festival of Lights’

The colours, the lights, the food, and the people. Those are the words that come to mind whenever I think about Diwali.  Growing up as … Read More ›

Posted on October 20, 2022October 21, 2022
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The Ultimate Guide to Discovering the Secrets of Ipswich in 24 Hours

You might be wondering where this Ipswich place is. It is a large port town in the East of England. This area is usually known … Read More ›

Posted on August 4, 2022August 4, 2022
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Migration: 7 Challenges of Living in a Foreign Country

To leave the country where you have lived your whole life and move to a completely different one can be challenging. It takes a lot … Read More ›

Posted on February 15, 2022February 3, 2022
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Traditional Clothing: A Virtual Tour Around the World

The National Costume round of Miss Universe 2021 took place in Israel last month. In this round, contestants dazzled in one-of-a-kind costumes that represented their … Read More ›

Posted on January 24, 2022January 20, 2022
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A Foreigner’s Perspective on Saudade

I’m a writer, literary scholar, and booklover. Saudade is a really special word for me. Its untranslatability stimulates curiosity. Saudade. An inspiring concept that actually … Read More ›

Posted on December 30, 2021December 30, 2021
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How is Christmas Celebrated? | France and Spain Edition

Alsace (France) If there’s a place to fully enjoy and immerse yourself in a real Christmas atmosphere, that is surely the region of Alsace, in … Read More ›

Posted on December 24, 2021December 19, 2022
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Immigrants around the world

People around the world. Since the turn of the century, there has been a growing movement of people around the world. They travel across countries … Read More ›

Posted on March 2, 2020June 18, 2020
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Cure Your Culture Shock: Tips from Shanghai

The culture shock when moving to Shanghai. In December of 2018, I moved from the United States to China, on the other side of the … Read More ›

Posted on February 24, 2020
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Social entrepreneurs with a migrant background are leading the way

Social entrepreneurs with a migrant background are leading the way “To be voices for the voiceless, to restore dignity and hope to those who have … Read More ›

Posted on February 10, 2020February 10, 2020
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How to extend your trip if you are travelling on a budget

Extend your journey by travelling on a budget. Living a nomadic lifestyle has been gaining popularity over the last years. The idea of living in … Read More ›

Posted on February 3, 2020

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