Tourism in Cambodia: Genocide and Broad Smiles
‘Tuk-tuk?’, a toothless middle-aged guy beamed at me the moment I stepped out of the guesthouse. I smiled back and told him I was...
I Think I Joined a Korean Cult Last Summer
In 2011 my family and I took a short stroll to a one-day festival being held at the Korean National War Memorial in Seoul....
Venice: It has Canals
1,600 years ago a bunch of people fled their homes in what is now northern Italy. They were escaping social and political turmoil surrounding...
Serbia: Saints and Sljivovica
The Serbs seem to have an awful lot of Saints. The nation doesn't seem overtly religious as a whole (though it does have a...
Mountain Hiking in Oman
A popular summertime activity in Oman is hiking in the mountains, with its stunning scenery and perfect weather... a welcome respite from Muscat in...
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A young Korean friend asked for a little help with a short essay he had written for his university English class. We chatted over...
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I had a White People Problem in Africa
I finally stepped out of the airport, breathed the fresh air and looked up at big, blue African skies. Three seconds later I lowered my gaze and...
