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On 25th December 2018, for the very first time, I landed at Аеропорт Бориспіль (Boryspil Airport) in Kyiv, #Ukraine. It was a ponderous snowfall, but I feel so welcomed by the city and excited to wander around to snap some street photographs. Hot coffee and bread fresh coming out of the oven were my best friends for a hungry tummy amidst the severe winters. The typical...

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IloIlo - The City of Love ...

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"Every child you encounter is a divine appointment." ~ Wess Stafford ...

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I met Chisomo during my field visit. In the Chichewa language, Chisomo means Grace. Although he was born as a person with albinism, he seems very confident and comfortable chilling out with his buddies. I can see he truly has that sparkling grace inside of him which makes all his friends enjoy playing with. Sub-Saharan African countries possess the highest number of people...

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For most Indonesian, Indomie may be the only instant food that can overcome homesickness while living abroad. A while ago, I cooked Indomie instant noodle for my friend Blessings Banda. It’s the very first time in his life to taste it and he apparently loves it much! (Pardon me for the rough ROFL in the video – I just got so hilarious looking at...

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In June 2016, due to acute maize shortage, the Malawi Government asked millions of starving Malawians to start eating Mbewa as alternative foods during the hunger period at that time. Mbewa or Mice is now part of the Malawian culture for relish. From April till August, people who are traveling on the main M1 Highway in Malawi from Zomba to Lilongwe often time...

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As I am entering my one year in Malawi, this photo I took at Liwonde National Park perfectly depicts my presence in this country. Yes, I am alone in Malawi but it does not mean that I am feeling lonely. I trust God's love always be with me ever since I arrived in Malawi 'til today. Am so grateful to be the apple...

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Di sini, hampir seluruh orang masak pakai arang. Mungkin hanya segelintir orang yang tinggal di ibukota yang mampu beli kompor listrik ataupun LPG. Dan lagipula, hampir setiap hari listrik di negara ini byar pet tanpa ada kepastian yang jelas apa yang terjadi. Kegelapan adalah bagian hidup sehari hari masyarakat sini. Bisa dibayangin betapa pentingnya fungsi arang buat orang orang sini untuk masak dan...

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Ga kerasa udah hampir mau setaon ninggalin Jakarta. No Nasi Padang, No Nasi Rames, No Nasi Uduk, No Nasi Kuning, No Nasi Krawu, No Nasi Timbel, Nasi Bogana, Nasi Jinggo, Nasi Bakar dan jenis Nasi Nasi laennya yg bakalan panjang amir diketik satu satu. Foto ini a/makanan yg gw coba nikmati sejak hari pertama nginjek Malawi sampe hari ini, Ayam Kampung bertabur tomat,...

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Chikondi means love in the Chichewa language.  Today, little Chikondi melts my heart. ...

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"The soul is healed by being with children" ~ Fyodor Dostoevsky #Malawi #Africa ...

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"God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars." ~ Martin Luther #Malawi #Africa   ...

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