It’s worth the trek from Jaffa Gate through the Old City of Jerusalem, passing the various quarters: Armenian, Christian, Jewish and Muslim, to arrive at Damascus Gate… For falafel!! Dinner on the steps of Damascus Gate with Couchsurfer Miriam… For 7 shekels that’s almost priceless! Continue reading
2013 has been like any other year – I’ve had my fair share of ups and downs. However the ups will always be the times I’ve learnt something new outside of the lecture room (or at least put the lecture into practice – I have to give my university some credit I suppose). Continue reading
Originally posted on Geometry & Silence:
Dune above camp near Bahariya Oasis, Western Desert, Egypt Bedouin Tea, served extra sweet Early morning sunlight illuminates a sand dune, Western Desert Landcruisers descend into a wadi in the Sahara Suda (Black Desert), Egypt Sahara Suda (Black Desert) the moment after sunset Our bedouin guide, Mahmood contemplating the…
I hate being ripped off – don’t we all? I probably wouldnt mind it if i was blissfully unaware! Depending on the amount, the scenario plays on repeat in my head until I eventually admit defeat… That could take anything from few hours to a few days! Continue reading
Earlier this week I met up with Black Egyptians author, Segun Magbagbeola for an interview (I’ll be posting it up soon) about his book which reveals the African origins of Ancient Egypt. I’m currently boarding an EasyJet plane to Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt. I’ll be writing about my experience as a black African woman in … Continue reading
If you’ve ever been to Sicily, I’m guessing you have a sweet tooth, right?… Don’t pretend you can resist the temptation of a cannoli! But if you’ve made your way to Modica let’s face it, you really do have a sweet tooth, because Modica is home to Antica Dolceria Bonajuto. I dare you to find … Continue reading
It’s almost about a year since I met Dionisis in Rio de Janeiro a few days after arriving in Brazil. When I offered to help out my Brazilian friend, Patricia, by going to work with her to clean an apartment in upscale Copacabana, little did I know I would meet someone I would be calling … Continue reading
My travels are always exciting! And part of that excitement is trying different foods from from various countries… Umm, my tastebuds get a real treat! My iPhone is great at capturing those much needed iEat shots! Here are some food shots from my travels between the summer and autumn. Take a guess at which country … Continue reading
the Educationally Frustrated student 