This is my fourth attempt at writing the introduction to this blogpost. Though I'm not certain it'll be perfect, this is the version I'll...

The Sahara has been on my list for as long as I can remember. As a child, the idea of a place that could be scolding hot during the day...

To say that my life has changed since I moved to Algiers, is an understatement. But I fully welcome the new challenge. While there are thing

We moved to Algeria. And, for the first time in 21 years, I don't have a job, nor do I have prospects. My profile on LinkedIn says that...

I haven’t had griyo in a little over a month—since I moved to Algeria. Yes, folks, I willingly moved to a part of the world where people...

M te mande nou di m kisa nou t a renmen konnen sou Aljeri. Jowàn E. te mande m pale l de jan medam yo ap viv. Jowàn, Kijan w ye? E fanmi...

This week was tough. It’s been hard for me to find some joy this week. I usually can find it in random, mundane things. It’s usually...

It’s been two weeks since Hubs and I landed in Algiers, and we’re slowly getting into a routine. We’ve done this before. We’ve packed our...

On September 1, Hubs and I landed in Algiers after a 16-hour journey that began the previous day. We were tired, yet excited. The...

I was ready to risk it all. It all started in a group on Facebook. We were talking about foods that were overrated. The original poster...

I am physically miles away from Haiti, my homeland. But my heart beats to the rythm of its drums. When that country of mine hurts, my...

People are scared. The government is showing no signs that they care.

On the street where my Grann lived for over 25 years, families who lived in a house by themselves were privileged. If you had a legitimate e

In the past 29 weeks—yes, it's been 29 weeks since my city went on lockdown—I've spent more time wandering around my home than I have in the

Cela fait un peu plus de 15 années que je me suis installée au Canada. Et c'est avec peine que je vous annonce que mon intégration, je l'ai

I don't particularly like to stay home. I've been like that since I was a kid. My home (childhood and now) has always been my haven of peace

15 jen 2020 ap fè m 15 an nan peyi Kanada. Nan seri "chòk kiltirèl" la m ap rakonte ti istwa ki fè m wè diferans ant kilti lakay ak kilti...

I attended a protest for the first time yesterday. It was a protest in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

How are you doing? How are you coping with this global pandemic? I've been faring well, considering. I've been working from home for 10...

15 jen 2020 ap fè m 15 an nan peyi Kanada. Nan seri "chòk kiltirèl" la m ap rakonte ti istwa ki fè m wè diferans ant kilti lakay ak kilti...