Life Abroad
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Dating App Diaries: Tales of Love and Lies
The first time I ever talked about a dating app was in a small kitchen in a quiet French town, with two of my Kenyan friends. At the time, we made it a…
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The Dilemma of Love Abroad and Homesickness
Living abroad as an adult is like riding a rollercoaster, full of twists, turns, and lessons at every drop. But the real adventure? Finding love in a foreign land, where it’s tangled up…
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My Unsteady Path of Learning a New Language
What if I told you that you could live in a foreign country for 10 years and still not speak their language? I’ve been in a French-speaking country for a year and three…
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The French Love for Gossip
Gossip is interesting. It brings people together but also destroys the solidity of friendships. It is tea, sometimes served to keep the cold away, and other times served with malice. Gossip is culture,…
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The truth about Life abroad: Is it worth it?
The idea of living in Switzerland, France, or the UK is a dream embraced by many. In Kenya, a life abroad almost automatically elevates your social standing, people view it as a mark…
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From Geneva’s Luxury to France’s Modesty to Comoros’ Fight for Change
I saw her a couple of times, Kiki, and only knew her as the femme de ménage (cleaning lady). Little did I know about the other life she had lived as an activist…
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Living Abroad: A Sibling’s Perspective on Missing Out on Family
Chronicles of living abroad part, I can’t even number them anymore. During a video call with my siblings, I had a glance at my nephew and almost mistook him for my younger brother…
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Corporal Punishment in Schools: A Kenyan and French Perspective
The education system in my country could be a culture shock to a foreigner. To date, I still ask myself why teachers punished me for walking calmly to the washroom instead of running.…
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What you need to know about beggars in Geneva
It’s a beautiful, warm evening in the heart of Geneva. I take a stroll through the streets of Bel-Air, the city centre, loving the sense of relaxation it brings me. My favourite part…
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The Hiking Experience that Tested My Limits
As I struggled to keep warm, hydrate my lips, catch my breath, and summon the energy to keep climbing, I kept asking myself, why did I decide to come here? I was already deep into the…
