Jacky Habib is a freelance journalist and founder of New Lens Travel, a social enterprise fostering connections between tourists and local storytellers in Africa. Get her tips for travelers and…
Raise Your Voice: A Guide to Attending Protests Abroad
Photo by Delia Harrington Attending political events like protests and rallies has been one of the most enriching aspects of my life in travel. While this is partly due to…
“Fat” is Not a Bad Word
It’s just a word. Image courtesy of Ariel Goldberg. “I say, ‘I am fat.’ He says, ‘No, you are beautiful.’ I wonder why I cannot be both.” This is how Rachel…
Isolation and Opportunism: Price Gouging in Rural Canada
After months of nose-to-the-grindstone, no-me-time work obligations, this past weekend I packed my bags and road tripped it to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with my beautiful bride-to-be besty, Heather…
Holy Juice Batman!
Everybody’s trying to be environmentally conscious and healthy these days, right? Talking about things like the green movement (just saw an awesome performance touching on that: Marc Bamuthi Joseph/The Living…