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On Belonging and Starting Over
There are places in this world that feel like home for a moment, but never quite fully. Belonging is one of those things everyone assumes you eventually figure out — like taxes or how to fold a fitted sheet. But for some of us, belonging is slippery. It changes shape depending on where we stand….
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Chronicles of (Mis)adventures in the UK: Finding Belonging in Old Places and New Versions of Myself
The UK will always hold a special place in my heart. It was my stepping stone into the wider world, the place that forced me to grow up and break free from the archaic conditioning I had carried all my life. It was also the first place that exposed me to the harsh realities of…
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History on Repeat: From Heneral Luna to the Drug War
Synopsis: Set during the Philippine-American war, Heneral Luna, or Antonio Luna, is a Filipino general who tries to lead his countrymen to freedom from colonial powers, both new and old. In spite of internal conflicts, Heneral Luna and his army forges ahead, only to meet untimely demise. **SPOILERS AHEAD** Heneral Luna (the movie, not the general per se),…
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Chronicles of (Mis)adventures in Peru: Altitude, Alpacas and Everything in Between
From Pura Vida to Pachamama If Costa Rica opened my heart to adventure, Peru opened my lungs—literally—by squeezing the air out of them. After making a promise in Costa Rica to live and not just exist, I decided to honor that promise by heading to Peru. Once again, I’d be hitting two birds with one…
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Finding Limits in Solo Travel: A Journey of Self-Discovery
If you type the keywords travel, solo travel, or any variation of the word into Google, you’ll be bombarded with blogs and videos telling you how amazing—and life-changing—traveling is. Most often, these posts (including mine) revolve around one recurring theme: “Traveling helps you find yourself.” And then go on to dazzle you with how feeding…
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Chronicles of (Mis)adventures: Costa Rica– The Promise I Kept
Every year on my birthday, I make it a point to celebrate it in a different country. This personal tradition started when I was living in the UK, celebrating my very first birthday away from home. Surprisingly, it was a wonderful experience—one I still hold very dear to my heart. Since then, I’ve promised myself…
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