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The Land of the Rising Sun; Japan

Since a young age, I had an odd relationship with fear. During the day, I would revel in light and ward off my irrational fears with rays of lazy sunshine. However, the night would bring with it the worries I had shoved away into the shadows so carelessly. Due to my experiences with the deaths of … Continued

Both sides of alacritous travelling in Finland

Both sides of alacritous travelling in Finland We flicker through perks of a traveler, whose kind of considerations you should be carefully including or disregarding as heavier or lighter luggage in a backpack. Could we prepare for ourselves if we momentally phased out into being of a different traveller. An ancient philosopher entered into the … Continued

Nymphs in Umude Creek, Nigeria

The earth is hot beneath my feet as I find my footing within the sloppy path of rocks the color of mud earth, stratified as though stairs had been carved within. This rocky path to Umude Creek is flanked by thick bushes on both sides with huge vegetation and tall palm trees arranged in rows … Continued

Love Is Bravery in the USA

I am aware that I could’ve written about one of my favorite vacation spots, places where I feel I can lounge, relax, and regroup. However, when I think of a place that helps me feel brave and inspires me to save the day, no place stands out more than my mother’s house. Just to clarify, … Continued

Chasing Osmosis in France

It doesn’t sounds so scary, moving to Paris. For most, it sounds like an exotic adventure, hardly the stuff that should fill a 33-year-old global nomad with dread. It’s not the place that frightens me, it’s the expectations I set up for myself here. “One of these days,” I arrogantly bragged, “I’m going to Paris … Continued

The Jump in New Zealand

“Three.” The voice came from behind, startling me out of my gaping. I stood frozen to the spot, 80 metres above the shallow creek far, far below me. What was I doing here? I couldn’t do this. It was easy to watch another person take the leap, arms outstretched and reaching for the walls of … Continued

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