Fuck toxic work environments. I hope these nuggets help you prepare for the next steps.
What it’s like to live in a hostel for a year
I spent a year living in a hostel in London. Here is everything you need to know if you’re thinking of a long-term hostel stay.
Flying west during sunset
Apparently, if the aeroplane maintains a certain speed, you defy the social rules of time and get to watch the sunset for hours straight.
12 UK road trips to take during lockdown
A list of road trips to take in the UK until you feel safe enough to go international.
The Easiest and Most Organised Way to Plan Your Travels
Think of this planning guide as a travel mood board.
Problematic Travel Terms We Should Have Stopped Using Yesterday
I’ve had it with travel being described with lazy, cliché, and most importantly, problematic terms that carry colonialist or patronizing connotations. I’m not writing this so you stop using these terms, I’m writing this so we can think more about word choice and whether the diction we’re using actually means what we’re trying to convey. Not…
Tips to Keep in Mind Before Catching Flights During COVID-19
Although lockdown rules have relaxed in some countries, travelling has undeniably changed. I travelled home to Canada and back to the UK last month. I understand that it was a non-essential trip, but I genuinely missed my family. I am in no way encouraging you to get on a plane because it was not one…
An Open Letter To Anti-Black Pakistanis
With all that has been going on in the US lately, from a white woman calling the cops on bird-watcher Christian Cooper, to the chilling murder of George Floyd, many of my Pakistani friends are showing support over the Black Lives Matter movement. Some marched in solidarity in the streets while others posted black squares…
What I learned in my first week of self-isolation
Before the closure of borders, a total collapse of the global economy and a loose therapy session with a newspaper about being stranded in a pandemic ridden epicentre, I was living my best life. This time last month, I gave my family a tour of London on their visit. The following week, I was in Munich eating…
This Somali-British artist is writing a Black future
Aisha Mohamed sets portraits of Black women in environments beaming with magical realism and aims to create images that evoke a sense of upliftment and positivity.
Zahra Travels 