Tag Archives: Street Art

Finding Art & Smiles on the Alkalha Steps

Posted on March 4, 2019 by

A bleak and brooding vibe filled my first rainy days in Amman. While shuffling quickly through flooding streets, my one pair of boots and socks soaked it all in, squishing water with each step. Stony buildings appeared dark and dusky … Continue reading →

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More Friends Than The Mountains

Posted on February 21, 2019 by

Iraq/Kurdistan was a whirlwind, at times, too much to process. For weeks before arriving, I hiked and strolled through Middle Eastern streets enjoying friends, freedom, and falafel, while Jason worked around the clock to make connections for Hope Travels and … Continue reading →

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Traveling With Friends…

Posted on February 11, 2019 by

There is no way around it, solo travel is inherently self-centered. There is also no way around the fact that traveling with others has the potential for disaster, and the possibility of being miserable for everyone involved. Like all relationships, … Continue reading →

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Hearts Travel Where Hope Travels

Posted on November 28, 2018 by

It’s December! The hustle of the holidays makes this a whirlwind month. I think of how many holiday gifts I have wrapped in my lifetime and how much time I have spent finding just the right presents, while often succumbing … Continue reading →

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Afri-cans Street Art Festival 2018

Posted on November 25, 2018 by

In its second year, Afri-Cans Street Art Festival in Kampala, Uganda was a collaboration of artists who met to celebrate their passion for community-building through the design and creation of street art. For one of the event’s founders, Sparrow Uganda, … Continue reading →

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