A Heavy Dose of Patriotism in Panama
November 1st began the mass placement of the Panamanian flag, the covering of every surface available in red, white, and blue. The lawns were swarming with them, the buildings showcased them proudly and even hung them from rooftops to the ground below.
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Exploring the Home of the Zulu Nation
We pass some African ladies sitting under umbrellas in the sun on the side of the road. Huge piles of avocado pears and paw-paws lay on cardboard tables in front of them. We know the prices are cheap but unfortunately, we have no time to stop
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Getting Birth Control in France
Though I have lived abroad in several countries on many different occasions, this year in Northern France was the first time I’ve ever had to deal with figuring out how to get long-term access to prescription medication from across the pond. Before I left for the country of cheese, wine and baguettes, I had been taking hormonal birth control for a little over a year
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The Vagina Monologues Comes to Chittagong
Over Skype a friend of mine, suspended in disbelief asked, “Did I read on your blog that your students performed the Vagina Monologues?” “Yeah, it was incredible,” I responded with enthusiasm. “I am shocked that they allowed that at a women’s university in Chittagong, Bangladesh. My ‘progressive’ liberal arts college in the U.S. hardly did.”
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Playful in Pai, Thailand
It was 40 degrees Celsius in the shade. The heat was so powerful it drove most of the country inside. Except for me. I was volunteering on a permaculture site, called Panya Project in the north of Thailand. For a month, it was a happy home for me. If you are interested in intentional communities, mud building, nurseries and fruit forests, it might be a happy home for you as well
Becoming a Man in China
My Chinese students love this quote from Mao: “You are not a man until you have climbed the Great Wall.” After a year of living in China, I decided it was time, I too, “became a man.” I convinced my boyfriend to skip seeing the Great Wall outside Beijing because of the noisy crowds and hawkers in favor of the quieter, less-traveled section outside Dandong in northeast China
Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo
In Tokyo, it’s sakura season! Bursts of pink and white are softening the city’s hard edges and obscuring the dismal architecture – even the drabbest apartment building looks positively cheery with a cherry tree out front in full bloom.
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Annoying Interactions with Korean Men
By Marisa_Monroe on February 9, 2012 After living in Korea for almost three years, I am still learning how to act within a complex gender and age hierarchy. Korean men are some of the kindest, most trustworthy people I have met. However, anytime I am traveling alone (or even in my hometown, for that matter) I tend to pay special attention to my interactions with men.
Make a Date with Ronda
By Christina_Lundin on January 26, 2012 During my time traveling in Europe, I have seen my fair share of amazing sights and breathtaking views- from the Parisian skyline from atop the Arc de Triomphe to majestic Moroccan mountains, to seaside sunsets in Lagos. My prized collection of memorable views grew this past weekend when I went to Ronda for a day trip
What Swiss Cuisine Lacks: An Ode to American Food
By Maggie_Dziubek on January 25, 2012 I know, culinary complaints should be prohibited in this land of cheese and chocolate, so think of this not as a set of complaints, but a defense of American cuisine–McDonalds and Coca-Cola may have invaded every European town from Portugal to Norway, but I’d like to make the case that this is not real but pseudo-American cuisine.
8 Tips for Traveling in Chile
By Grace on January 22, 2012 I am so happy to have pushed myself to volunteer in Chile before turning 30. Now, my New Year’s Resolution is to figure out how to utilize what I have learned from my experience teaching abroad to continue to foster my interests in cultures, people, languages, learning, teaching, and giving back.
4 Mouthwatering Colombian Drinks
By Jenna_Meguid on January 18, 2012 First: hot chocolate. Why did nobody tell me grownups are allowed to have it everyday, maybe even multiple times? And that putting cheese in it is not only permitted but encouraged? Cheese that is all soft and mild and melty, and waits patiently to be scooped up in all its gooey glory when you reach
