I went to Ukraine in 2019 and, coincidentally, ended up going at the same time as one of my friends/coworkers. As soon as we found out we would be there together we started to plan out some of the trip. We decided we HAD TO see Chernobyl so we searched for some tours. We foundContinue reading “Chernobyl and Pripyat Ruins”
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Abandoned Fairy Tale Development: Burj Al Babas
Ever since I first read about Burj Al Babas in a 2016 news article, I couldn’t get it out of my mind. I remember thinking, “What a nightmare.” How could developers build this grandiose eyesore in the middle of a stunning, mountainous region near Bolu? The concept itself seemed doomed from the start. The failureContinue reading “Abandoned Fairy Tale Development: Burj Al Babas”
Abandoned Aquapark in Kaş, Turkey
My friends know that whenever I step out to explore, abandoned places are always on my radar. In the summer of 2022, my friend and I decided to go to Kaş together as a last trip to end the summer. Her ex boyfriend had recently been to Kaş and informed her of this abandoned resortContinue reading “Abandoned Aquapark in Kaş, Turkey”
Space Roller Rink
As always, I perk up with the opportunity to go see some urban ruins…so the Space Roller rink was the perfect chance to scope out a time capsule of another era in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I was intimidated to go alone to this ‘empty’ derelict place where I don’t REALLY know the lay of theContinue reading “Space Roller Rink”
Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital
Outside of Seoul, South Korea While I was living and working in Korea in 2014, I kept hearing about this place outside of Seoul. It was an abandoned mental hospital that had been shut down in 1996. Mental health generally wasn’t treated well, and I guess some methods are still a bit problematic even today. Continue reading “Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital”
Teaching Abroad
Having the opportunity to work in nearly any country just because my mother tongue is English is a HUGE privilege, and it’s definitely one I don’t take lightly. If you ever consider teaching English abroad, I implore you to reflect on that privilege heavily before making the decision to do so. When you teach abroadContinue reading “Teaching Abroad”
Lady Price’s Beach in Jamaica
Jamaica was a place I had waited my whole life to see. I was blessed with a day better than the one before for a whole week. It’s so hard to pick out the best day of all, but one day in particular fills me with so much joy. My friend and I had madeContinue reading “Lady Price’s Beach in Jamaica”
Tulip Festival, Istanbul
The Tulip Festival is something very special in Turkey and the displays in Istanbul are especially gorgeous. Every April you can enjoy the floral pride of Turkey in most parks, where the government sponsors floral installations and puts special care into creating pieces of art with myriad types of tulips. It is something I lookContinue reading “Tulip Festival, Istanbul”
Ultimate Packing List
When you start to travel, it can be difficult and overwhelming to pack for a journey. However, the more you do it, the easier it becomes and your packing items become rather standard with some minor adjustments based on your destination or duration of your adventure. I wanted to share my own list with youContinue reading “Ultimate Packing List”
What is Brown Beyond Borders and who is your guide?
There are countless ways I could describe myself and some that I wouldn’t. Contrary to what we might think, we can’t always define our own identity. Much of what others see and perceive is tagged on to us whether we like it or not. These are snap-judgements that are attempts to categorize others into whatContinue reading “What is Brown Beyond Borders and who is your guide?”
Brown Beyond Borders 