Written by Emeline Rateau Waiting next to my laptop sits the CD that my grandpa gave me as a gift two days ago. The title reads “Le Brésil, tous les Brésils” (French for ‘Brazil, all the Brazils). On the cover, a black woman seems to be facing a green light,Continue Reading
Written by Ramona Schnall Should it happen that you come to pass a small town in Tunisia, and its name happens to be Zammour, your gaze might be bewitched by the stabbing beauty enfolding in front of your eyes. Sandy mountains softly stretch over the horizon as a sea ofContinue Reading
Written by Aiyana Vittoria Amplatz The progressive erosion of borders given by the increasing globalization of economies has, in recent years, facilitated the fusion of cultures and traditions. This has increasingly led to multiple debates surrounding this phenomenon and the positioning of various cultures in relation to one another. ForContinue Reading
Written by Sol Zeev-Ben-Mordehai The discussion of population decline following the global population surpassing eight billion people may seem absurd and perhaps contradictory. However, certain global demographic trends are increasingly worrying. Advancements in healthcare prolonging human lifespan, paired with declining fertility rates have led to ageing populations in some partsContinue Reading
Written by Kayla Sagiz- Head of Submissions Bali, the Indonesian island paradise, has always attracted sun-seekers and spiritual seekers alike. However, in recent years, a new type of traveler has arrived: the digital nomad. These remote workers have left their traditional office jobs in search of more freedom and flexibility,Continue Reading
By Kayla Sagiz In this compelling interview I asked my grandparents Yaşar and Fifi to share their experiences living in Istanbul as Turkish Jews over the past 80 years. From facing discrimination and violence to navigating the Istanbul Pogrom, they provide a powerful insight into the struggles and resilience ofContinue Reading
By Zuzanna Mietlińska Between the freedom of expression and loaded language in a political debate, there is thin ice. One of the few influential politicians in the world that constantly balances on it – is Donald Trump. One can wonder – what are the examples of his linguistic „juggling acts”?Continue Reading
Written by Mats van den Boogert South Korea, the land of Samsung phones and television, the land of Hyundai and Kia cars. When we think of South Korea, we often think about a small country between the economic titans, such as China and Japan, that has emerged as a leadingContinue Reading
Trigger warnings: sexual abuse, rape, unwanted touching Written by Arianna Belluardo and Gaia Bargelloni I do not think about sexual abuse very often, but when I do, I picture something scary; an unlucky woman, caught by a creepy man in a dark alley in the middle of the night. ThereContinue Reading
Written by Tom van der Meij Conversation and daydreaming in Parisian bars, the peacefulness of the daily commute between suburb and city, the sun-struck elegance of French seaside resorts, long-dwelling conversations on love; jealousy, insecurity, searching and longing for happiness. These are some of the recurring themes in the moviesContinue Reading