ShaleenaStuck in AlbaniaAll we knew of Albania came from friends who could not have been less enthusiastic about the place. We were warned that the food wasn’t…6 min read·Apr 10, 2024----
ShaleenaMore Common Than You ThinkWhen I worked as a receptionist, I took one of those in-depth personality tests for my job. It told me things about myself that, frankly, I…4 min read·Apr 4, 2024----
ShaleenaGetting In Good CompanyIt’s rare that I listen to podcast episodes the day or even the month they drop. Case in point, just three days ago I listened to a…4 min read·Mar 9, 2024----
ShaleenaIt’s a Matter of ThankfulnessMy dad had a really annoying life philosophy. He contended that we should actually be thankful in every situation. Yup, he took I…4 min read·Jan 12, 2024----
ShaleenaEternal SpeculationGrowing up in a Christian home, I was always told that you should want to go to heaven when you die. As a child, I couldn’t possibly…6 min read·Apr 6, 2023----
ShaleenaHow to Escape the Tourist Trap: My 5 Favorite Non-Touristy Activities Every Tourist Should TryThere are moments when we just need to accept ourselves for who we are: out-of-place people fumbling in their wallets for unfamiliar coins…5 min read·May 25, 2022--1--1
ShaleenaLonging for Ennui?Travel is a part of my life, and while I rather enjoy it, it is only one part of my life; there are other parts too. Home is another part…2 min read·Apr 26, 2022--1--1
ShaleenaToddlers, Tantrums, & TravelHigh pitched screams and spirited kicks accompanied a low-grade feeling of nausea as I scrambled to drag my son out of the grocery store…5 min read·Feb 28, 2022----
ShaleenaA Life of HopeWhen I get up in the morning, I am positive that many good things will come my way. Sure, there are times when I get frustrated and things…3 min read·Aug 20, 2021----