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Home is Wherever You Make It: Returning Home After Three Years in Erbil

Danika SmithOctober 15, 2024

As the plane engine started toward home, a baby wailed....

Fog and mist rising over stones in shallow river lined by trees and shrubs.

Impenetrable Joy: Life in a Nepali Village

Danika SmithJuly 10, 2024

Attaining fulfillment and happiness is not about what we have...

Hagia Sophia as seen from the garden of grass, tulips and palm trees. Crowd of people in front of the mosque.

7 Reasons to Visit Istanbul: Falling in Love With Turkey’s Capital

Danika SmithMay 11, 2023

Disclaimer: I didn’t plan to stay in Istanbul These are...

Experience the Unseen: Egypt’s White Desert Camping – An Adventure Like No Other

Danika SmithJune 30, 2022

On My First Trip to Egypt I knew I would...

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I’m from Canada and I’ve been working and living abroad for several years. I believe that travel can be a transformative experience no matter who you are, or how long you plan to travel for.

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