Why Do Borders and Passports Dictate What Country I Get to Call Home?
The contours of a border become a lot less rigid when you carry what are deemed to be the right documents.
Rida Bilgrami is a freelance writer based in London. Her recent work has appeared in VICE , Eater and Atlas Obscura and focuses on the intersection of food, politics and identity. She can be reached on Twitter @ridahb
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