My favourite kind of gold, and other evocative musings
Part 1: It’s predawn in Jozi Town and we’re on the road. Cars whizz past in the fast lane of the highway, their red lights…
Category: Immigration Stories
Kobus de Villiers – More than an Immigration Story
Caltech: NASA’s Pasadena Jet Propulsion Lab campus. I need time to think, and I take a walk down the hallway. There is a light on…
An Immigration Journey: Pursuing Dreams and Overcoming Challenges
The Realities of Pursuing a Better Life Abroad *Introduction:* Emigrating to a new country is often seen as a pathway to a better life, but…
My Journey from Durban to Manila: Embracing Love and Change
Introduction:1990 marked the year I was born in the beautiful city of Durban, South Africa. Little did I know that the years ahead would take…
A Journey of Love and Resilience: Embracing New Horizons in the United States
Introduction: In 1992, my husband’s parents made the difficult decision to leave South Africa and pursue a new life in the United States. However, due…