Published on April 26, 2025 I still remember the moment I realized I’d become everything I once mocked. Standing at the luggage carousel in Lisbon, watching the same black roller bags circle endlessly, I caught my reflection in the polished…
There’s a point every year – usually around March – when I find myself staring blankly at my computer screen, daydreaming about being literally anywhere but at my desk. The seasonal affective disorder has mostly worn off, yet the summer…
Dust billows around our Land Cruiser as we skid to a halt. “Lion,” whispers Philip, our guide. I nearly spill my morning coffee as I fumble for my camera. There, not twenty yards away, a lioness stretches lazily in the…
Look, I get it. Mentioning “Dubai” and “budget travel” in the same breath feels like some kind of cosmic joke – like “jumbo shrimp” or “working vacation.” The internet is absolutely drowning in images of gold-plated everything, Lamborghini police cars,…
Picture this: You’ve just touched down in a foreign city. Your hotel is somewhere across town. The taxi line stretches to the horizon, with prices that would make your credit card weep. Meanwhile, locals are gliding effortlessly into subway stations…
Are you planning a trip to Nigeria’s capital city? Abuja stands as a modern marvel in West Africa, offering visitors a unique blend of contemporary urban design, rich cultural experiences, and natural beauty. As someone who’s explored this fascinating city…
It was raining the day I fell in love with France. Not the picturesque drizzle you see in romantic movies, but the kind that soaks through your shoes and makes your hair stick to your forehead. I was huddled under…
Sunset over Porto’s colorful Ribeira district – Image by unsplash I was sitting in a cramped Barcelona office three years ago, drowning in spreadsheets and deadlines, when I impulsively booked a €15 RyanAir flight to Porto for the weekend. My…
Introduction Ever stood in an empty apartment surrounded by 47 unlabeled boxes, wondering where you packed your coffee maker? Or realized on moving day that your sofa won’t fit through your new doorway? Yeah, me too. And I’ve got the…
Look, I’ve spent the better part of a decade writing about global migration patterns, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: not all asylum systems are created equal. Some countries—despite their outward appearances of stability and prosperity—have created…
