It was always clear to me and my sisters that our parents didn’t exactly have a “tuition” plan for their three kids. With that in mind, I started working in high school to prepare to save for a post-secondary loan I hadn’t applied for yet. That’s nothing new, though. Most people in my circle did…
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Third Culture Kid: ‘A Regular Way of Life’ that Extends to More than Elite, Expat Kids
The longest and saddest goodbyes for me often took place over summer breaks. It was a time where my friends and I usually went “back home” to see our families. As an immigrant from a country 14 hours and a couple grand away, we could only afford it once every few years. This situation is…
The Best and Worst of Travel in 2018
With a full-time job in the first chunk of the year and grad school for the last bit of it, traveling in 2018 seemed grim. But the universe is a magical system and somehow always finds a way to align you with your goals if want them bad enough. This year I managed to take…
Harassment and Discrimination in the Clouds: My Interview with Flight Attendant Amneet Banga
Sweatpants, hair tied, chillin’ with no makeup on – that’s not exactly the first thing that comes to mind when we picture a flight attendant. But I’d caught Amneet on her day off in her hotel suite near Pearson Airport. With comfort in her attire and a soda in the hand, she invited me in….
Dear Aunties, Stop Telling Us to Get Married
“I’d already had your father when I was your age” “If you let this “primal age” pass, you’re only going to get divorced men” “Learn to do this *insert house chore* properly because you’re going to have to do it for your husband/family soon” “Hurry up and get married because you also have younger siblings”…
I Interviewed Women of Colour about Traveling & Here’s What They Said
Traveling alone is one thing. Traveling alone as a WOMAN is another. Traveling alone as a WOMAN OF COLOUR, well that’s sometimes a whole other minefield. I could sit here and go on and on about my experiences as a woman of color (comment to let me know if you want my take) but I…
I Caught Feels for Valencia so I’m Slipping its Nudes + VALENCIA VLOG
Every time I’m in a new place, city or country, the question I often ask myself is whether I see a home there. Not so long ago, I did this with people. Whenever I’d meet someone new, I’d step on the worn out welcome mat, creek the door open, and wonder, what if this is…
Food: A Crash Course in Culture for Travelers
My advice to anyone wanting to learn more about a culture through travel is simple: eat. My inner gym fiend hates me for saying this but we all know I only workout to binge on calories the size of Kanye’s ego. Traveling on a budget has oftentimes caused me to suppress food as last…
Love Letters to Cities Every Brown Girl Dates
Traveling is like flirting with life. It’s like saying, “I would stay and love you, but I have to go; this is my station.” – Lisa St. Aubin de Teran I’ll admit it. I’m a bit promiscuous when it comes to dating cities. Spending the day with one and waking up with another has become a…
Ideas For Gifts That Travelers Actually Want
Christmas (and my birthday) are around the corner and I’m reminded of it every living breathing minute as a mall girl. Yes, I’ve taken up retail now. What can I say? I’m just a sucker for corporate holidays that I don’t even celebrate. Personalizing gifts for individuals is something really important to me and watching…
