Backpacker Edition Long time no talk friends! A lot has been happening within the past four months and COVID has and has not played its part. I unfortunately lost my grandma at the end of the year and it has really taken a toll on my mental health. Not to mention, I can’t back-pack anywhere...
Category: Travel
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The place that helped inspire American democracy
In the scenic Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, you’ll find a rich heritage of democracy and women’s rights alongside iconic eateries and artistic havens.
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Protests mount in Tunisia over economic woes in the country
Protesters in Tunisia have been holding anti-government demonstrations for the past four days against the worsening socio-economic crisis in the country. Protests in Tunisia have entered their fourth consecutive day. Hundreds of Tunisians are leading protests across various regions of the country in response to the worsening economic and social crisis. Tension and frustration have grown...
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Poet Amanda Gorman, 22, Will Be The Youngest Poet To Recite At A Presidential Inauguration
At the age of 22, poet Amanda Gorman is an award-winning writer and cum laude graduate of Harvard University, where she studied Sociology. She is the author of the poetry book The One for Whom Food Is Not Enough (2016). Her art and activism focus on issues of oppression, feminism, race, and marginalization, as well...
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#MlkDay: Countries Other Than The US That Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan. 18 commemorates the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It’s a national holiday in the United States that serves as a time for reflection and community engagement to honor his social activism. The day is intended to be a time for reflection and a call for social activism and community engagement. Over the years...
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This chef is redefining authentic Indian food
Chef Jessi Singh was born in Punjab, India, and grew up between Australia and America. He brings his unique culinary journey to modern Indian cuisine, including his signature buffalo milk kebabs.
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Where Is Diary Sow? Senegal’s ‘Best Student’ Is Missing In France
Authorities in France have opened an investigation into the sudden disappearance of Diary Sow, a 20-year-old Senegalese student who was enrolled at the prestigious Lycée Louis-le-Grand high school in Paris She was crowned the country’s “best student” twice, once in 2018 and again in 2019. Sow excelled in literature and science, and her merit is...
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The race to create the world’s fastest sail boat
For more than eight years, the world sailing speed record has remained unbroken.
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Waldorf Astoria’s new private island costs $80,000 per night
For those with the means, a private island in a tropical destination is the ultimate place to isolate from the global pandemic.
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Qatar Airways to retire half of its A380 planes
Qatar Airways is retiring half of its fleet of Airbus A380s, the world’s largest passenger plane. It’s the latest nail in the coffin for the double-decker superjumbo