In just four short days in Karachi, we ate our way through my childhood.
Category: Destinations
What was (and wasn’t) on my mind at the highest peak of Africa
I wanted to use my severance for a long-term investment—like a boob job—but I ended up climbing Kilimanjaro.
Vancouver: Third time wasn’t the charm
Vancouver’s entire personality is shiny buildings that reflect nature to cloak its horrible drug problem and skyrocketing housing market.
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.
The Easiest and Most Organised Way to Plan Your Travels
Think of this planning guide as a travel mood board.
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…
Detroit bead museum tells African stories
The MBAD African Bead Museum offers insight into social class, spirituality and history Growing up, I seldom saw my grandmother without a strand of prayer beads in her hands. I remember her thumbing the small orbs during breaks from her chores and blowing prayers in my direction. Visiting the MBAD African Bead Museum in Detroit brought back these…
From London, Ontario to London, Eng(land of the colonizers)
Let’s do a quick catch up because I’ve been slacking with personal updates: Summer in Toronto was amazing! Found some places to dance bachata, made time for new friendships while catching up with old ones, and soaked in all the sun I could. I completed my internship at the coolest magazine, sold my award-winning and…
Queer comedians of colour bring all the laughs in Ottawa
Have you ever been sitting there, casually getting in your daily upper-body exercise by swiping left on 50 men in a row on Tinder, and all of a sudden, the white guy you matched with three weeks ago messages you: “What’s up, my caramel mocha princess?” No? Just me? Cool… As a woman of colour,…
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