Society & Culture
Episode 5: Kia Abdullah - Travelling the world through words Does travel have a diversity issue? Guest Kia Abdullah, one half of travel blogging duo Atlas & Boots, thinks so, but luckily she's making the change happen, becoming one of the most successful and respected travel bloggers in the UK. She also has two novels under her belt and is currently completing her third. One of eight children, Kia who is of Bangladeshi heritage, grew up in East London and originally followed a conventional career path until one day she traded it in to follow her dreams of being a writer. If you've ever wondered whether you could have a blog, or dreamt about embarking on adventures abroad, this episode will inspire and motivate you to give them a go with practical tips and anecdotes from Kia's own experiences. Plus what should you read next? Literary Expert Obie Matin joins us for The Desi Woman Reading List, in our season 1 finale.