Archive for August, 2008

Been there, ate that

Been there, ate that

A week or so ago, I had a post about Luang Prabang, Laos, and quoted an article written by Gayle Keck. Not long after that, I heard from Gayle and she told me about an interesting new website she’s created called “Been There Ate That.” There, people post photos of meals they’ve eaten around the world, [...]

August 8, 2008 culinary cultures, why we travel 0 Comments

NFL collectors items in rural Nicaragua

Every year, the National Football League produces t-shirts and hats to commemorate the winning team in the Super Bowl. These items are, of course, passed out on the field immediately after the game finishes – leaving one to wonder what happens to the products that were made for the team that didn’t win. It seems they are distributed [...]

August 7, 2008 why we travel 1 Comment

Flemish, French and Belgian

The country of Belgium is a remarkable success story considering the simmering tensions that have persisted for decades between the country’s Flemish-speaking north and its  French-speaking south. The International Herald Tribune has a fascinating article today that discusses the links between culture and country, while contemplating the difficulties of keeping two cultures happy within a single nation. The [...]

August 4, 2008 politics/law 0 Comments

Life in Afghanistan

What is life like for expatriates in Afghanistan? There is an interesting feature in the Financial Times today – an interview with Belinda Bowling, a South African lawyer who currently lives in Kabul. An excerpt: What brought you to Afghanistan? When I turned 30 I decided to take a year’s career break from my law firm and explore my [...]

August 1, 2008 live/study abroad 0 Comments
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