Old vibes in a new city
Roads bustling with cars and lined with cafes set against the backdrop of commercial buildings and high-rises. This is a picture that comes to my mind when I hear the …
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Power talk: expats versus immigrants
Photo credit Prakash Bhuyan It was a week of mourning for some and deep reflection for many others around the world as news broke of the passing of Queen Elizabeth …
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Feeling the heat – from Dhaka to Phoenix
“Drink whatever you can and remain hydrated.” With these words, the U.S. Ambassador in Dhaka greeted me at a reception in his residence. Soon after I landed in Phoenix on …
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Yes Woman
Six months ago my new life began. Now it is filled with a sense of fear and the unknown, but also delight and anticipation of new things. And all this …
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Hunting Witch-Hunters
July 24th 2020, began like any normal day in Ghana, a West African country that is known for its charm, friendliness and originality. Until late morning when videos of an …
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When the KGB comes knocking at your door
I remember that day to the very detail. A room with a myriad of half-packed boxes. The echo of my voice in an empty apartment. The leaves of a lonely …
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