Life in Africa

Rwanda Live: Let's Explore the Land of a Thousand Hills Together

September 05, 2025Mireille Liong

Rwanda Live: Let’s Explore the Land of a Thousand Hills Together From uphill struggles to breathtaking views, join me live as I walk, explore, and share the beauty of Rwanda....

Mireille Liong in Kigali, Rwanda, Sisterlocks, traveling Africa

From Brooklyn to Kigali: Reconnecting with the Motherland

August 05, 2025Mireille Liong

Hello Kigali! Finally! Two years after choosing to travel Africa instead of renewing my Brooklyn apartment lease, I’ve made it to the continent. Between administrative visa errors, questionable Airbnb experiences,...

Back in Amsterdam, the Netherlands after I left New York

Why I Left Brooklyn Crying: Letting Go of My Home Away from Home

May 05, 2025Mireille Liong

What’s it like to be back? That’s almost always the first question I get after cheerful greetings. Whether it’s friends or family I haven’t seen in the 22 years I’ve...