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An Interview With Senior Diplomat Akins Growing up, I never imagined I could make a living by traveling the world and making an impact. Over time, I made it my mission to inspire and educate underrepresented groups on travel opportunities and international affairs careers. Moreover, when former Diplomat-in-Residence Darion Akins contacted me to explore my […]

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Traveling can be an exciting experience, but it often comes with financial considerations that need careful planning. In this article and video, we’ll discuss how to create a budget for your travels, ensuring you make the most of your journey without breaking the bank. Research Your Destination To Determine Budget Before going on your adventure, […]

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The last time I wrote an actual blog post…seems like forever ago. If you’re new to this space, welcome! Glad that you are here. Get comfortable, relax…pull up a chair. I first started this corner on the internet, back in 2013, during my senior year of college. I was running a 10k and I wanted […]

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Be a tourist in your own town. No, seriously. Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting one of my hometown gems: Lexington Market. Lexington Market, one of the longest-running markets in the world is right here in Baltimore. Operating since 1782, Lexington Market serves a delicious smorgasbord of food including Baltimore’s world-famous crab cakes and […]

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Written in 2014 How I ate before coming to China was second nature. To pick up food all you have to do is stab it with a fork, scoop it with a spoon, or slice it with a knife. Simple. Coming to China has added an extra challenge to the whole “fueling-your-body-game.” The challenge: chopsticks. […]

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Written in 2014 Everything in China is different: the language, the toilets, the utensils, the food, etc. But surprisingly, I am content (I know this is largely due to staying with my friend Melissa and her husband. Thank you Melissa if you’re reading this!!) Even when I arrived in Beijing on my own a week […]

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I wanted to go in December. I didn’t go because I didn’t have anyone to go with me. In February fear stopped me. I didn’t know how I would make the trip work and who I would go with. I was worried for my safety; I didn’t know the right time to go; the list […]

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Written November 26, 2013: I am on the train in Madrid and I feel defeated. This week in particular has been challenging for me. I haven’t cried much during my two months living abroad, but this week holds the record. Between school and private classes, from Monday to Thursday, I have been running back and […]

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Written in 2013 Hi guys! I have a little over a week until I move to Spain. And I gotta’ say, at this stage in my journey, it feels like I’m waiting in line to get on one of those crazy rides at a theme park. I have written this piece below. Moving to Spain… […]

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Hi guys! I’ve been MIA from both of my blogs because I’m contemplating how I want to move the sites forward. I am surprised to see people are still stopping by. Thank you 🙂 However! The reason why I’m excited is because I just found out I’m going to volunteer at an immigration center in […]

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