This is a reflection on the Afghanistan airlift in August 2021 following the fall of Kabul to the Taliban. This piece was originally written in November 2021 for my postgraduate course Migration, Space and Identities at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), where I am studying as part of my Marshall Fellowship.
This is a reflection on my experiences witnessing the Wagah border closing ceremony in June 2017 and walking across the Pakistan – Indian border in June 2019. This piece was originally written in October 2021 for my postgraduate course Borders and Development at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), where I am studying as part of my Marshall Fellowship.
Want to know more about my travels in Vietnam? Check out this collection of some of my favorite photos from Ho Chi Minh, the Mekong Delta and more!
Long layovers are an easy (and economical) way to get a taste of a new place. And with easy transportation between the flashy new airport and the city, Istanbul is the perfect layover destination. In addition, Turkish Airline’s new hotel policy provides a free four-star hotel for layovers in Istanbul (terms and conditions apply). And … Read moreHow to Spend your Long Layover in Istanbul
Looking for the best places to visit in Jaipur, India? Check out my list of favorite sites, compiled after living in this awesome city for a total of 5 months!
Longing to hike in the Himalayas? Here are some of my top tips for exploring these incredible mountains!
Thinking about visiting Bangkok? Here are some of my top tips for visiting this amazing city!
Different than most excerpts from my travel journals, in this entry I grapple with the juxtaposition of privilege and poverty that I witnessed during my time in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.
Traveling taught me more about photography than my art classes ever did! Check it out!
Wanting to take a gap year WITHOUT your parents want to tagging along? Maybe this post will convince them that a short trip to visit you is just as fun for them (and more fun for you)!