Cross-Cultural Interaction, Local activities, Travel tips

Who says cemeteries have to be boring?

I have always loved cemeteries. Many people say I’m morbid because of that, but I don’t think so.  I don’t love funerals, of course.  Cemeteries, though…there’s something peaceful and ethereal about cemeteries.  I love walking around the tombstones and drinking in the tranquility.  As I read the tombstone headers, I try to imagine the lives… Read More Who says cemeteries have to be boring?

Cross-Cultural Interaction, Local activities, Travel tips

Race around the golden city

I’m excited to announce the beginning of a new series. Scavenger Hunts and Walking Tours that can be done pretty much anywhere you find yourself.  Read on for the first installment.  Enjoy, and keep forging your significance! Perhaps it’s a result of my life-long obsession with The Amazing Race, but I’ve always loved scavenger hunts.… Read More Race around the golden city

Cross-Cultural Interaction, Relationships

The difference between friendship and charity

I wrote an article a while ago about the pain ex-pats go through when they return to their native land.  (Otherwise known as reverse culture shock.) I was thinking about that article this morning when I went to teach my ESL class.  Usually all of my students make their way to class on their own, but… Read More The difference between friendship and charity