argentina is a warm hug
Buenos Aires, Argentina, 7.23.25 Landing in Argentina felt something like a hug. Strange, though the air was cold and I tossed my hat on as [...]
oh to be alive
oh to be alive. to make shrines to dionysus and dance in the firelight. to watch bugs crawl on the wall and feel the guilt [...]
Complete Cambodia Travel Guide
Cambodia is a country that lingers in your memory—not only for its ancient temples, golden sunrises, and tropical landscapes, but for the resilience and warmth [...]
mourning mournfulness
I went to China last November. I hadn’t been there since I lived there in 2018, and it felt surreal to return. It was such [...]
Morocco Safety Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Morocco is generally a safe and welcoming country for travelers, but like any destination, it comes with its own set of precautions. With some common-sense [...]
Complete 2025 Morocco Travel Guide
Morocco is a country of striking variety. From bustling cities and maze-like medinas to quiet mountain villages and vast desert dunes. From the rhythmic call [...]
If I must die
About a month ago, we spent the day delivering Refaat Alareer’s book to every single Congressional office—all 535. Refaat Alareer was a Palestinian poet and [...]
Empires Eat Themselves: Trump’s Absurd War on Education
The US is at war. It has always been at war. Whether a world war, a proxy conflict, an armed intervention, psyop, or regime change [...]
Traveling Safely in Egypt: A Complete Guide
Traveling to Egypt is on many people’s bucket lists—and for good reason. The pyramids, the Nile, the temples of Luxor, and the markets of Cairo [...]
2025 Egypt Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Egypt, the land of pharaohs, pyramids, and the eternal Nile, is a destination that stirs the imagination like few others. Whether you are drawn by [...]