Best Week Ever!

Posted by weareelic on Apr 6, 2021 1:50:26 PM

April is a special month for Lao people as it holds the biggest holiday of the year. This holiday is called Lao New Year and honestly it’s beyond description. Just imagine what it would be like for every person, both child and adult alike, to be armed to the teeth with anything that could get you wet and you would have a small idea of what it’s like. It doesn’t matter who you are, no one is safe from being drenched. Carrying a wedding cake down the street? Wet. Wearing a 3-piece suit (who does that in Laos anyway)? Wet. Delivering an ancient manuscript holding the secrets of the universe? Wet. You’re also going to be baby soft for a couple of days from all the baby powder being thrown at you.

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Topics: People, Culture, travel, life, laos

International Travel — Bridges of Friendship

Posted by weareelic on Nov 19, 2020 1:00:00 AM

Much of my international travel is in support of humanitarian work, so, as a result, I see difficult places and hear gut-wrenching stories. I meet with people who are exhausted, yet full of joy. I dine with people who have given up everything, but have gained more than they could ever ask or imagine.

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Topics: People, travel, life, leader

Our Top 4 Favorite Chinese Dishes

Posted by weareelic on Aug 31, 2020 11:10:21 AM

Gathering together for a meal has a deeper meaning than satisfying your hunger. In China, having a meal builds relationships or establishes new friendships. Curious what our favorite Chinese dishes are? We asked one of our long-term teachers what her favorite Chinese dishes are. Here is her response:

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Topics: People, Culture, travel, life, food, china, Chinese

Enjoying the Spectacle

Posted by weareelic on Jul 20, 2020 1:00:00 AM

 

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Topics: People, Culture, travel, foreigner

The Culture Series: People and Culture of Vietnam

Posted by weareelic on Jun 22, 2020 6:00:00 AM

 

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Topics: People, English, History, Culture, Vietnam

The Culture Series: People and Culture of Mongolia

Posted by weareelic on Jun 15, 2020 12:12:06 PM

 

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Topics: People, English, History, Mongolia, Culture

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Our teachers live in some really cool places! Through our blog, we strive to share with you what their lives are like as they live and teach overseas. Follow along on our journey and learn a few tips about living in a foreign country.

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