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  • Exploring Amsterdam-Oost
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    Exploring Amsterdam-Oost

    Martina Azkoul February 2, 2026March 16, 2026

    Instead of heading into the Jordaan or to the Canal Belt, this…

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  • Roermond In The Fall
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    Roermond In The Fall

    Martina Azkoul February 2, 2026March 16, 2026

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  • On Finding a Way & Life in Southern Italy / Part Two
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    On Finding a Way & Life in Southern Italy / Part Two

    Martina Azkoul January 7, 2026March 16, 2026

    After our pizza and wine at Stazione Termini, we caught a six-hour…

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  • On Finding a Way & Life in Southern Italy / Part One

    On Finding a Way & Life in Southern Italy / Part One

    January 4, 2026March 16, 2026 Essays, Journal

    A month prior to when this photo was taken, I arrived in Istanbul full of hope and anticipation. I had spent the past few months researching European law…

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  • A Hard Reset

    A Hard Reset

    January 1, 2026January 4, 2026 Journal

    I was sitting on the sofa one evening, scrolling through Instagram reels, laughing, killing time when my husband leaned over and asked what I was watching. I showed…

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  • On Holding Space For What Is Not Me

    On Holding Space For What Is Not Me

    September 22, 2025March 16, 2026 Essays, Journal

    Reflections on the Autumn Equinox 2025 Fall marks the beginning of a new year for me—a time to pause, reflect, and set new intentions. It feels more natural…

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  • On Learning to Photograph

    On Learning to Photograph

    September 6, 2025March 16, 2026 Journal, Photo Diaries

    When I lived in Prague, one of my favorite things to do was wander through Olšany Cemetery. I would get up early on my days off, grab a…

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