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Mindfulness in a broken spirit I wish I had been introduced to affirmations, meditation, and mindfulness as a child. It probably would have saved me

So You’re Thinking About Pharmacy School

My take on pharmacy school I’m sure you’ve heard all the horror stories about pharmacy school. It’s enough to make anyone want to scream and

Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden

A Guide to the Kirstenbosch Gardens

South Africa is a place that is known to steal the hearts of people in the most captivating of ways. With locations of great tourism

Creativity never ends

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Black Travel Box - Travel Crush Tuesday (June 2022)

Wander Wench Zine

GLT - BIPOC Interview

AACR 2021 Cancer Research Poster

Wander Wench : Issue II

Check out my latest feature in an online zine, Wander Wench. A compilation of fantastic female travelers giving you their rendition of travel experiences.

Girls Love Travel : BIPOC Travelers Interview (2021)

My first ever interview! With the fabulous : Girls Love Travel! I have never spoken before so, we were making big moves!

American Association For Cancer Research Meeting, 2021

In April of 2021, I was selected as a primary presenter and principal scientist at the American Association for Cancer Research 2021 Meeting (AACR). I lead a presentation covering a novel drug delivery system targeting a harrowing pediatric cancer, the rhabdoid tumor. If interested, feel free to check out the abstract submitted by my colleagues and me.

Black Travel Box - Travel Crush Tuesday (June 2022)

Check out my Summer 2022 interview with the Black beauty and travel company : Black Travel Box. In this interview, I discuss how I ended up becoming a solo traveler, and how I balance being an influencer with my regular life.

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Visuals of a Wanderer

iamrubykhan

🌺 Solo Travel Enthusiast
🌺 PharmD & MS in Cancer Clinical Research
🌺 Ex-Music Artist
✨Curating a beautiful life through the spirit of travel

Heading to brunch by bicitaxi! I’ve only ridde

Heading to brunch by bicitaxi!

I’ve only ridden these tricycle-like forms of transportation in Asia and Africa. Imagine my surprise when I discovered the bicitaxi in Cuba!

It’s a ridiculously cheap and fun way to get around Old Havana.

I wanted to head to brunch at :

@elcafehavana

This cafe is listed as one of the best in Cuba. I had a smoothie 🥤, yogurt 🍦, and a sandwich 🥪. I can’t remember how much it came out to, but it was definitely cheap!!!

Anywho, just thought I’d give you a glimpse into my ride to my brunch appointment. 😆
#beyondeden🌺
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#Caribbean #Cuba #Cubatravel #casaparticular #visitcuba #lahabana #Havana #havanacuba #havanavieja #lahabana #casa #Cubalinda #oldhavana #liveauthentic #travelblog #traveltheworld #flashesofdelight #blackadventuristas #traveldiaries #traveller #blackgirlstraveltoo #welltravelled #doyoutravel #aroundtheworld #lovetravel #dametraveller #havanacity #travelguide #airbnb

𝑺𝒐 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒎𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒅𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 5 𝒅𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑪𝒖𝒃𝒂 🇨🇺?
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Well this depends on the types of experiences you are looking to have.

𝑰 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒕 :
$300 in 5 days

𝑰 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒅 :
Between $2,000 - $2,500 on me 𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐮𝐩.

I know…you are probably like…😱.

𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔.

As an American, our credit cards 💳 are not accepted and good luck finding an 🏧 that will actually accept them, cause it’s nearly impossible.

This is why it is important that you carry as much as you think you will need when traveling.
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𝑰 𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒚 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒂 “𝑪𝒂𝒔𝒂 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓” 🏠 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 @airbnb

Find a reputable host, with great reviews!
They will more than likely be able to tell you how much you will need to exchange for the days of your stay.

They will also be able to help you make that currency 💴 exchange using “𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝒑𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒔,” as I like to call it. 😅
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For example, my host, Damien, was the best!!! He told me exactly how much I would need for 5 days, and made a quick phone call ☎️ to a friend of his. Not long after, the friend showed up on a bicycle 🚴, with dollar-to-dollar amount I needed :
$300 USD to Cuban Pesos

I had never seen anything like this! 🤣
But I was told this is the norm.

Which makes sense, cause there really is no way to change the money back to USD, once you’ve converted it to Cuban Pesos.

➡️ 𝑺𝑶 make sure you bring enough money in your country currency for the duration of your trip.

➡️ 𝑩𝑼𝑻 only exchange the exact amount you’ll need 𝑰𝑵 𝑪𝒖𝒃𝒂.
Make sure you are able to use it all in Cuba.

Hope this helps boos! 🥰🇨🇺❤️
#beyondeden🌺
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#Caribbean #Cuba #Cubatravel #casaparticular #visitcuba #lahabana #Havana #havanacuba #havanavieja #lahabana #casa #Cubalinda #oldhavana #liveauthentic #travelblog #traveltheworld #flashesofdelight #blackadventuristas #traveldiaries #traveller #blackgirlstraveltoo #welltravelled #doyoutravel #aroundtheworld #lovetravel #dametraveller #havanacity #travelguide #airbnb

If you want to have a glimpse of the history and l

If you want to have a glimpse of the history and life in Old Havana, Cuba, I highly suggest you do a walking tour.

I chose to do a tour through :
@airbnbexperiences : Walking Tour, Welcome to Havana

I enjoyed every minute of it!
For just $10 USD 💵 or EUROs 💶 , you are provided a guide and go on a tour for roughly 2 hours.

My guide, Alejandro, was wonderful. His background knowledge on the history of Cuba made the venture so worth while.
From learning of Cuba’s signature rums🍹, kissing Chopin, passing through Celia Cruz’s old home, and paying homage to Fidel Castro, there was so much to take in.

An experience like this is sure to put a smile on your face. 🥰
#beyondeden🌺
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#Caribbean #Cuba #Cubatravel #Cubalibre #visitcuba #lahabana #Havana #havanacuba #havanavieja #lahabana #Cubalinda #oldhavana #Cubastyle #havanacity #walkingtour #airbnbexperiences

Free Cuba 🇨🇺 ✊🏾
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A force to be reckoned with, this tiny island has been the center of a known political gambit that many are all too familiar with.

As beautiful a country as it is, the intricacies in its history, namely the standing of its government, has rendered the will of its people stagnant. Yes, there were things that I had learned regarding the construct of its society that truly disappointed me, but I have hope that the Cuban people will one day regain their voice.
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One way to do this is supporting tourism and cultural activities created and run by the Cuban people.

⚡️Pro Tip :
You will likely need a visa when entering Cuba.
Be sure that the terms of your visa indicate -
“Support of the Cuban People”

To many people this might seem obvious. When you travel, of course you want to support local forms of tourism.
But to the Cuban people…it means much more than that.
This type of support fuels the opportunity for them to regain their voice. 🗣️

➡️ For the people, by the people 🇨🇺:

🔹That money goes toward meat 🍖 (often obtained on the black market) being placed on tables to feed their families and you, as a tourist.
🔹 At least some compensation for the native cowboys and others who work tirelessly to make those Cuban cigars that are handed over to the government, and made millions internationally.
🔹 Milk, in powdered form, being made available only for households with children up until the age of six.

These are just examples.
If you understand the realities of the people, you will understand why and how far your dollars stretch.
You will understand why your support of their tourism matters. ❤️
#beyondeden🌺
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#Caribbean #Cuba #Cubatravel #Cubalibre #visitcuba #lahabana #Havana #Lmdes #darlingescapes #girlstravellingsolo #globewanderess #locationindependent #travelphoto #igtravel #themelanintravelsclub #passportcollective #black_faces_in_dope_places #journeysofgirls #Iamtb #dameswhotravel #hardlyhome #blacktravelinfluencer #blacktravelhackers #letsgoeverywhere #thetravelwomen #girlslovetravel #sheisnotlost #mydestinationguide

Let’s talk about CUBA 🇨🇺, shall we? I’

Let’s talk about CUBA 🇨🇺, shall we?

I’ve been holding on to this little gem in my pocket for a few months now. Finally so happy to share this series with you all.

Oh to be a Haitian 🇭🇹 American 🇺🇸…in Cuba! Gotta love it. 😆❤️✊🏾

I’m going to take you guys on a whirlwind trip to this beautiful island 🏝️. From history to culture : 5 days, 3 cities. We got this!
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#beyondeden🌺 #femmetravel #islandvibes #blackwomen #Caribbean #Cuba #Cubatravel #Cubalibre #visitcuba #lahabana #Havana #Che #FidelCastro #Travelnoire #wheretofindme #outdoortones #adventureislife #postcardplaces #myeverydaymagic

Unapologetically feminine. 💕 Embrace that femm

Unapologetically feminine. 💕

Embrace that femme energy ladies.
This is our month!
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My boos, how I’ve missed you! Alot has been happening professionally for me the last few months and as such I’ve had to lay low on social media. Thank you for the wonderful features and gifts I was blessed with in February - all so unexpected, but so grateful. Also, thank you for the continued gifts I’ve received even through this incoming whirlwind of a month. Lol

I have a whole series I’ve planned for you all that I’ve had to put on hold.
We are going to tip toe into it though, so please bare with me guys.
Still, I think you will all enjoy it! 😊
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#beyondeden🌺 #devinefeminine #femme #femmetravel #islandvibes #blackwomen #blackgoddess #Caribbean #travelgram #newyorktravelblogger #postcardplaces #girlswhotravelsolo #babeswhowander #femaletravelbloggers #ladiesgoneglobal #Blacktravelista #lifewelltraveled

🎁 Happy Black History Month boos! 💝
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Support your black-owned businesses, and not just this month, every month…matter of fact, everyday if you can! 😆❤️
I love doing my part to highlight, frequent, and affiliate myself with businesses doing phenomenal work in my community.

This month, I had the wonderful privilege of partnering with the:

🖤 Black-owned
🖤 Woman-owned

BeRooted @berootedco

I collaborated with them to create a free travel guide for Morocco 🇲🇦!
As you all know, Morocco is very near and dear to my heart, and what better way to help you guys make your travel experience better than including a free resource!

(Shoutout to @visit_morocco_ and all the other wonderful Morocco pages for the incredible features and tags 🏷️).

📣 Check out my Morocco travel guide on BeRooted’s website AND available through QR codes at Target @target .
➡️[LINK IN BIO]
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Oh and take a look at this great gift I received from them in my clip!🥰

Thank you @berootedco 🥰

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#beyondeden🌺 #blackhistorymonth #amplifyblackvoices #blackowned #visitmorocco #travelnoire #unboxing #BeRooted #travelguide #stationary #gifted #target #morocco #womanowned

Lets talk about what everyone loves to talk about

Lets talk about what everyone loves to talk about with Chaouen: The blue streets & homes 💙
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Almost everybody heads to Chefchaouen for one of the most integral parts character - The blue streets and homes 🏠.

So you can imagine, it’s an instagrammer’s paradise 😂.

However, while folks race to get in those good shots, many don’t even realize or pay mind to one ☝🏾 important fact :

These are people’s homes.

So those beautiful alleyways, steps, and doorways everyone seeks to pose on, majority are private residences.
So imagine being a home owner, and you open your door 🚪 to whole photo shoot right in front of your house. Makes for a weird situation, eh?

Still, locals are very kind and understand that Chaouen’s claim to fame is its blue aesthetic.

Just be mindful and respectful if you plan of visiting. 💙
#beyondeden🌺
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#morocco #chefchaouen #NorthernMorocco #visitmorocco #chaouen #bluecity #agameoftones #passportready #blavitylife #acolorstory #outdoortones #thebluepearl #colorventures #alleyways #travelstoke #keeptraveling #liveauthentic #passionpassport #melaninismagic #soFeTravel #travelnoire #blackwomen #blackisbeautiful #blacktravelfeed #blackvoyageurs #blackgirlstraveltoo #travelisthenewclub #sunkissedtravelers #intotheblue

[🚨 Save + Share] Three places you should visit

[🚨 Save + Share] Three places you should visit in Chefchaouen 💙🇲🇦
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Affectionately known as “The Blue Pearl,” there are some interesting sites to see. Some of these include:

💙 Kasbah Fortress: Vantage views of the city
💙 Plaza Uta El-Hammam: Lively center square
💙 The Medina: Great place to get woven goods

Of course these are not the only places. With a little bit more walking, you might want to explore these gems as well :

▪️The Riff Mountains ⛰️: Slated as the most beautiful mountains in Morocco, and source of the cleanest tap water

▪️ Ras El-Maa Waterfall: A wonderful place to really watch the locals live their everyday lives
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All in all, if you are not just heading there for the famous blue streets, you’ll find quite a bit to keep yourself busy.
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#morocco #chefchaouen #NorthernMorocco #visitmorocco #chaouen #bluecity #Medina #wheretofindme #outdoortones #riffmountains #awaytoafrica #thebluepearl #waterfall #PlazaUtaElHammam #kasbah

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