I may never fully understand what it means to be a refugee. From my understanding of the term ‘refugee’, I know that it means to seek refuge due to unstable circumstances in one’s homeland (for varying reasons). I understand that my parents were a type of ‘refugee’, as many people of their heritage are. They’re highly … Continue reading
As a kid, any time I heard the words, “we’re having rice for dinner”, I would complain. It seemed as though every night, my mother would make us her classic dinner – rice, a side of meat, and a basic salad that is a staple in Persian cuisine. As an adult, I only crave those … Continue reading
There’s something extremely bizarre about feeling more culturally connected to a foreign country – one that you only spent two years of your life in – rather than where you happened to grow up. When I speak of my experience in Spain, I often have to interject with, “but those were the two most influential … Continue reading
Whether you truly believe in a nomadic gene being real or not, there are some real-life cases that could easily support the idea that some people are destined to travel. Sometimes, this gene skips certain people in a family, but sometimes, it affects everyone. It leads to lifelong confusion, a ridiculously high amount of curiosity, and … Continue reading
For anyone who’s lived in Ottawa, Toronto, or even other various parts of Canada, it’s quite clear that Ottawa and Toronto are two very different cities that long to be the most important city in Canada. While Torontonians might laugh at the idea of there being any rivalry between their great city and any other … Continue reading
Language can be a peculiar thing. At times, it appears that being a native English speaker comes with many benefits. Should you choose to travel the world, you have the option of teaching English (given you have certain other qualifications). Should you want to speak to a group of varied foreigners, English will probably be … Continue reading
When moving to a new city, there are a few things you instantly notice as being different from what you’re used to. Not too long ago, I wrote a similar post about Madrid. Now, despite being back in Canada, I’ve moved to Toronto, which is a city I’ve never lived in before. It’s considered to … Continue reading
One year ago, I remember contemplating where I would be a year from then. Whilst in my Madrid apartment, I kept thinking to myself, “I want to try Toronto next”. I had resigned myself to the fact that while I loved living in Spain, I wanted to live in my home country. Not only that, though; … Continue reading
As of late, I’ve had quite a few interesting conversations with a few people – all of whom were at different ages – about the concept of age itself. As a native of North America, I had never before thought much about the desire to be eternally young. However, during my time in Spain, I began … Continue reading
As any Canadian would know, traveling within Canada can be unbearably difficult. While Canada is the second biggest country in the world, it also boasts some of the most expensive domestic flights to be found anywhere. If you don’t believe me, here’s an astounding fact: from Toronto, it’s cheaper to fly to Los Angeles than … Continue reading
The Rooted Traveller 