Why LaTesa Hughes Decided to Pack Her Bags & Leave It All Behind

Martha Tesfaye 9/23/22 Martha Tesfaye 9/23/22

Why LaTesa Hughes Decided to Pack Her Bags & Leave It All Behind

How one woman followed her calling to pack her bags and move abroad

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A Modern Day, Luxury-filled Habesha Fairytale

Martha Tesfaye 9/9/22 Martha Tesfaye 9/9/22

A Modern Day, Luxury-filled Habesha Fairytale

A modern day Habesha love story

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Three Things I Wish I Knew in My First Year of Marriage

Martha Tesfaye 8/26/22 Martha Tesfaye 8/26/22

Three Things I Wish I Knew in My First Year of Marriage

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Mental Health & Unplugging

Martha Tesfaye 8/12/22 Martha Tesfaye 8/12/22

Mental Health & Unplugging

This summer, I went to Bulgaria and totally unplugged. Here is what I discovered about myself.

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Fasting in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church

Martha Tesfaye 7/28/22 Martha Tesfaye 7/28/22

Fasting in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church

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Mama The Executive: Part III

Martha Tesfaye 7/21/22 Martha Tesfaye 7/21/22

Mama The Executive: Part III

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Mama: Part II

Martha Tesfaye 7/14/22 Martha Tesfaye 7/14/22

Mama: Part II

My Mom: The American Dream

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Eid Celebrations in Addis

Martha Tesfaye 7/7/22 Martha Tesfaye 7/7/22

Eid Celebrations in Addis

Celebrating Eid in Addis

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Moving from 110V to 220V Electronics: Transformers, Adapters, Power Strips-Oh My!

Martha Tesfaye 6/30/22 Martha Tesfaye 6/30/22

Moving from 110V to 220V Electronics: Transformers, Adapters, Power Strips-Oh My!

Moving abroad to a country that uses a different voltage system? Here are some things to consider.

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5 Lessons I’ve Learned From the Fathers In My Life

Martha Tesfaye 6/16/22 Martha Tesfaye 6/16/22

5 Lessons I’ve Learned From the Fathers In My Life

What is a father, if not a teacher?

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Dating in the Pre-Cell Phone Era

Martha Tesfaye 6/9/22 Martha Tesfaye 6/9/22

Dating in the Pre-Cell Phone Era

It all started with a house party…

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Things I Miss About the United States as an Expat

Martha Tesfaye 6/2/22 Martha Tesfaye 6/2/22

Things I Miss About the United States as an Expat

Things I wish existed abroad: Target

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Centering Your Senses When Nothing Makes Sense

Martha Tesfaye 5/26/22 Martha Tesfaye 5/26/22

Centering Your Senses When Nothing Makes Sense

What do we do when the world is crumbling?

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Mommy-Daughter Trip to Paris: 7 Activities You MUST Try (Besides Shopping)

Martha Tesfaye 5/12/22 Martha Tesfaye 5/12/22

Mommy-Daughter Trip to Paris: 7 Activities You MUST Try (Besides Shopping)

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Habtam: Part III

Martha Tesfaye 5/5/22 Martha Tesfaye 5/5/22

Habtam: Part III

Final installment of the Habtam series: Part III

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The Ultimate Moving Abroad Packing List!

Martha Tesfaye 4/28/22 Martha Tesfaye 4/28/22

The Ultimate Moving Abroad Packing List!

The Ultimate Moving Abroad Packing List

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The Silent Signs You Belong

Martha Tesfaye 4/21/22 Martha Tesfaye 4/21/22

The Silent Signs You Belong

The Silent Signs You Belong

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Do Angels Live on Earth? Habtam Part II

Martha Tesfaye 4/14/22 Martha Tesfaye 4/14/22

Do Angels Live on Earth? Habtam Part II

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Five Things I Learned After a Hospital Visit in Addis

Martha Tesfaye 4/7/22 Martha Tesfaye 4/7/22

Five Things I Learned After a Hospital Visit in Addis

I visited a hospital in Addis Ababa for a fairly complicated issue. Here’s what I learned.

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What Does it Mean to Like Yourself?

Martha Tesfaye 3/29/22 Martha Tesfaye 3/29/22

What Does it Mean to Like Yourself?

How can you like yourself yet deny your talents? Can those two things co-exist?

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