
My first week in Rio de Janeiro has honestly blown my mind. Social media only shows one side of Rio—the beautiful beaches, the palm trees, and the picture-perfect sunsets. And while the beaches are stunning, what’s crazy is that they’re often shown as the only good thing about the city. After being here I have…

I also got an interesting introduction to Afro-Colombian culture and how deeply it has shaped Colombian identity from the food, to the music, to the traditions.