the reality of a phd: a gruelling, lonely, and soul-crushing race
If I had a choice, I would NOT do a PhD again. And if someone asked me if I would…
Category: Lifestyle
How to survive moments of self doubt when moving abroad
One of the best decisions I’ve ever made was to relocate abroad to Serbia. When I think about how difficult…
The Brown Girl’s Guide to Moving Abroad: Things I wish I had known
Did you parents disown you when you left home to live abroad? This is the number one question I get…
3 ways growing up in South Africa prepared me for being an expat
South Africa is the weirdest of places. Honestly in all my travels I have yet to come across somewhere so…
10 lessons about expat life: a 10 year review
Moving abroad as a fresh faced, newly graduated 21 year old for the first time, was the toughest thing I…
Pug’s step by step guide to landing a hospitality job abroad
I always knew I wanted to be a chef from the time I watched the Disney classic… Ratatouille. Ok that’s…
Panda’s ultimate guide to Bollywood for Beginners
So you want to impress the Indian love interest in your life? Or maybe it’s your desi mother-in-law that needs…
Why I don’t follow influencers or trust sponsored content
If you’ve been a part of my Instagram family for a while, you’ll know that I am 100% anti-influencer. With…
“You should do something about your hair”: The struggle of being desi & having curly hair
Before we go any further, let me show you what my 7am, natural hair looks like. So yes I have…
What does being ‘Coloured’ mean in South Africa?
My name is Kelly and I was born in the mid 80’s, in South Africa, Cape Town more specifically. It…
