Archive for November, 2006
The 17,000 foot train ride
What’s it like to ride the world’s highest railway? John Flinn of the San Francisco Chronicle recently reported on his experience aboard the Lhasa Express to Tibet. He returned with some interesting stories. Strange things are starting to happen as the Lhasa Express chuffs across the rooftop of the world. Outside the double-glazed, UV-blocking windows, I [...]
The coca leaf in South America
When I was in Peru a few years ago, a common drink served at every restaurant and small hotel at high altitude was coca tea. It has a mild stimulant affect, very much like the caffeine in coffee or black tea, and is said to be especially helpful for dealing with the physical effects of altitude. [...]
Iranians want to attract American tourists
I’ve written previously (here and here, for example) about how the Middle East can be quite an interesting place to travel. The people are some of the friendliest and most hospitable that you’ll encounter anywhere. Now, Iran is out to prove the point, as they’ve implemented a program to try enticing more American and other Western [...]
More Asians opting for broader education
The International Herald Tribune recently ran a story about how more Asian families are opting to put their children in international schools. According to those interviewed, this is an effort to expose the youngsters to a more global world by taking them out of an educational system that is centered on teacher-led instruction and memorization [...]
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