With a South African passport, South Asian heritage and my teacher's license, I am on a mission to explore all corners of the world. I am now living in my 5th country- Qatar (the richest country in the world)! While I love happy things like Disney movies, sampling desserts and petting dogs, I am also not afraid to write about the challenging side of moving abroad & travelling- passport privilege, identity struggles and prejudice. My blog showcases my life as a female African teacher in an interracial relationship living in the Middle East. Oh & I have guides for each destination that I have visited. There are NO affiliate links in my posts, adverts or ANY sponsored content! Read More...
Aneesa
I always knew I wanted to be a chef from the time I watched the Disney classic… Ratatouille. Ok that’s not exactly true but Chef Remy is definitely part of my…
When I moved to Qatar from the United Arab Emirates in mid-February, I was nervous that Qatar was just not going to measure up in terms of the quality of life…
As you are well aware, global news tends to solely focus on the negative aspects of the African continent, so many people around the world only hear of the wars, disease,…
I may have travelled to over 50 countries and lived in 5 but you will never see a photo of me in disadvantaged communities using black & brown children as props….
Covid-19 has hit us all hard- overnight, everything and everyone we knew, was upside down or unavailable. Like everybody else, expats are currently living through the biggest health and financial crisis since…
The number 1 excuse most South Africans cite for not travelling isn’t money or geographical location- it’s not having a strong passport. I want to roll my eyes at this but…
In the digital age, social media can be your best friend or your worst enemy; it can grow your business and introduce you to lifelong friends. But it also can leave…
So you want to impress the Indian love interest in your life? Or maybe it’s your desi mother-in-law that needs some buttering up. Well I am going to help you with…
If you’ve been a part of my Instagram family for a while, you’ll know that I am 100% anti-influencer. With the constant posts that endorse brands, products & trips that were…
In a race that loves culture, tradition and marrying ‘your own kind’, interracial relationships are still unusual within the desi culture. People look down on them, even sending condolences if a…
The flights, accommodation and activities mentioned in this post were NOT sponsored. I knew nothing about Armenia before I went there. I know that as a seasoned traveler, people expect me…
