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One of the most salient issues our group encountered throughout our adventures was on decision making and who had the final say. In theory, governments receive legitimacy from and reflect the will of the people. While this is true in … Continue reading →

As a coffee enthusiast I always excited to try new blends and flavors wherever I go. Besides being served tea on numerous occasions I made a point of tasting several lattes and cappuccinos. The average latte was too foamy but … Continue reading →

One of Istanbul’s top tourist attractions are both the Spice and Grand Bazaar. Merchants gather to peddle their wares that range from cheap soccer jerseys to tea and Turkish delight. I visited near the end of the day when theoretically … Continue reading →

On March 1st Khaled Khoja met with a small portion of our group in a local coffee shop to discuss Syria’s plight. Over half of the Syrian population lives outside of Syria and militant groups such as ISIS have taken … Continue reading →