Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith is an Italian American living in Erbil, Iraq. She recently graduated from Emerson College with two degrees in Multimedia Journalism and Political Communication. Currently, she works as a teacher, freelance journalist, and documentarian for local NGOs.
Wednesday, 06 April 2016 08:39
The Struggle for Feminism in the Middle East
Taylor learns that gender equality is subjective to where you are in the world, not who you are.
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Monday, 01 February 2016 15:00
How I Came to Possess a Magic Passport
Taylor learns why you should never take your passport for granted.
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Saturday, 02 January 2016 12:25
5 Reasons to Spend Holidays on the Amalfi Coast
You don't have to go home for the holidays. Here are 5 reasons you should explore the Amalfi Coast instead.
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Saturday, 21 November 2015 14:47
The Hardest Travel Lesson is Learning to Say Goodbye
Settling in abroad may not be mutually exclusive with routine. Taylor explains why.
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Sunday, 01 November 2015 15:50
Lessons of Marathon Training in a Muslim Society
How training for a half marathon—by not training—teaches Taylor about adjusting to a new culture.
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Tuesday, 20 October 2015 01:44
Painting the Future in a Syrian Refugee Camp
Volunteering with a project that turns refugee girls' drawings into murals.
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Tuesday, 20 October 2015 01:29
Overcoming Your Work Abroad Fears
There's no greater barrier to travel than self-doubt. How to deal with uncertainty—even if you're headed to Iraq.
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