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This essay was written by Leo Porte, who works on the assessment of the humanitarian needs in the Eastern part of the DRC and is based in the Kivu provinces since 2022. Read his other essays from here and here. On the 31st of December 2023, Felix Tshisekedi was reelected President of the Democratic Republic…
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Carlsbad Caverns to Guadalupe Mountains National Park in a weekend? Yes, it’s possible. Both National Parks are co-located less than one hour away from each other. In this article, I’ll tell you about our summer road trip and how to maximize your time within the parks and nearby Carlsbad, NM. If you want to combine…
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Estimated reading time: 15 minutes People often say that attraction isn’t a choice, which got me thinking. Is attraction really not a choice? If attraction isn’t a choice, does that mean we didn’t play any role in who we are attracted to? What do you think? I don’t believe that attraction isn’t a choice because…
This is a reflection diary for the third semester for me. The blog research in this semester allowed me to look at the city from a different perspective than usual. Taking several controversial buildings as the starting point, I was able to see that architectural design in the city is not simply independent of each…
With just three classic spirits in your bar, you’ll be ready to make some refreshing summer cocktails. Stock up on your favorite variety of rum, tequila, and vodka as the foundation for your refreshing summer cocktails. You’ll taste the difference when you choose high quality, fresh ingredients for your concoctions. Now, just sit back and…
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This is a follow-up to my report from 2013 when I last visited Copenhagen. This time I came to join the celebrations for the opening of the Cityringen, or metro line M3, which happened on 29 September 2019, luckily without any last-minute delay as had occured in Aarhus two years ago. Osterport station – trains…
Banksy’s Vest, a poignant and provocative work that fuses patriotism with the realities of violence, made headlines at the recent Sotheby’s auction held on 9th October 2024. The iconic bullet proof Vest, executed in 2019 and numbered 1 from an edition of 5, surpassed all expectations by selling for an astounding £780,000, over its estimated…
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Santorini has a chokehold on a lot of travellers. The magical sunsets, the royal blue coloured domed, white washed buildings and the promise of an unforgettable trip that will leave you with memories of a lifetime. All of these perceptions of this small island are all in fact true, as I recently discovered as I…
Have you ever woken up from a nap feeling incredibly refreshed, bathed in the gentle rays of the sun, and filled with a sense of new beginnings? That’s precisely how I felt recently. However, this wasn’t just a typical nap; it was awakening from a deep slumber of complacency in my personal growth. The Realization…
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The Middle East is a region characterised by glaring disparities. On one end, the Gulf countries—Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain — are shining examples of modern wealth and luxury. These cities have transformed into playgrounds for the rich, where opulence is the norm. High-end brunches can cost between USD 400 and USD…
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