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Call out! It was the first thing you ever did, and it’s likely you haven’t stopped since. We were born with the... Read More

People Language

April is a special month for Lao people as it holds the biggest holiday of the year. This holiday is called Lao New... Read More

People Culture travel life laos

Much of my international travel is in support of humanitarian work, so, as a result, I see difficult places and hear... Read More

People travel life leader

Gathering together for a meal has a deeper meaning than satisfying your hunger. In China, having a meal builds... Read More

People Culture travel life food china Chinese

One of the greatest treasures in my life is the kindergarten that sits between the gate to my apartment complex and the... Read More

People Culture travel foreigner

Vietnam includes over fifty recognized ethnic groups. The majority ethnic group is the Kinh (pronounced similarly to... Read More

People English History Culture Vietnam

Mongolia has a long history and a rich cultural heritage. Throughout its history, Mongolia has been both the conqueror... Read More

People English History Mongolia Culture

A couple of weeks ago, we had to make a run to the border to change and extend our visa. We entered Cambodia on tourist... Read More

People Vietnam travel

Photo by Erwan Hesry on Unsplash You always set out to pack light, but then life happens. What if you need that extra... Read More

People travel

Today I’m traveling back to Asia. After a sleepless night, I woke up this morning with a paralyzing thought… “Who does... Read More

People travel foreigner

One of the great joys of living and working overseas is the opportunity to build friendships and interact with the... Read More

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