Uganda, Jan. 28 -- I often daydream about a life of endless jet-setting. I love to travel and experience new parts and people of the world. So, when I received an invitation to attend the BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow, Russia, I got to passport dusting and travel bag selection.

I was hesitant at first, because of all the news reports about the ongoing war, and this was further escalated by my father who immediately broke into prayer when I told him I was travelling there for work. But I was more than excited, to say the least.

I set off on November 27, 2023 aboard Turkish Airways. It was a seven-hour flight with a brief layover at Istanbul Airport before landing at Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow. Stepping into the chilly -5de...