“Just because it’s okay for you to date outside your race at home doesn’t mean it’s okay here. It’s weird, it’s not right, that’s not how I was f**king raised. You should be ashamed.” *Josh glared at me across the table, his toothy-grinned uncle nodded his head in agreement, and eventually, all eyes rested on me. Pause for reaction. The…
The words responsible travel and “Will I reach my potential?” flash across the screen. I quickly peer about the darkened room, searching the crowd of dimly lit faces. It’s an interesting term and a weighty question, and thanks to Mark Horoszowski of Movingworlds.org, we all paused to think about our own individual legacies. But what does that have to do with responsible travel?…
If Bali is the pearl of the orient, then the island of Sumatra is the opal. Complex, diverse and undeniably robust. An island borne out of fire and brimstone, and a region not without its controversies, Sumatra is one of the most geographically and culturally diverse places I have ever visited. Sadly, its reputation has been marred not only by mother nature’s…
Preparing for a volunteer travel trip requires a great deal more than planning an itinerary and booking a ticket. There is a great deal of research required, questions that need to be answered, applications and documents that need to be filled out, and funds that need to be raised all before you step foot on a plane. Once you realize…
The moment I touch down at Heathrow International, I feel like I’m home. London is my favourite city in the whole world, hands down. And I each time I visit, I have a ritual. I set aside an entire day for the British Museum. Another day for the National Gallery. A couple of days for window shopping. High Tea somewhere…