Wednesday’s Wonder: Prague (An Overview)
This Wednesday’s Wonder: Prague, an Overview There’s a million ways people have described Prague: “It’s so beautiful!” “It’s a fairy tale!” “It’s a dream wrapped … Read the rest
Wednesday’s Wonder: Before I Die
This Wednesday’s Wonder: The Before I Die wall in Prague, Czech Republic. As kids, it isn’t “before I die,” but rather “when I grow up.” … Read the rest
Guide to Buying Noncarbonated Water in Europe
“Ohmygod,” said one American who walked into an aisle of the grocery store. The other, slowly grew wide-eyed: “which one is it?” “Remember the problem … Read the rest
Preparing to Get the Hell out of Dodge
There is no truer feeling than being able to just get up and go. Unfortunately for Keruoac, the act of leaving was the very thing … Read the rest
Don’t Hate the Player, Hate the Game in Sapa
At some point in our lives, we all participate in the capitalist game. For example, my brother mowed people’s lawn for $5 an hour. He’s … Read the rest
Don’t Feed the Monkeys! We’re Serious!
Before Vietnam, the only way I got to experience monkeys was at the neighborhood zoo. From afar, gorillas, orangatans, and those blue-butted baboons were very … Read the rest
Wednesday’s Wonder: Moose Stuff
This Wednesday’s Wonder: Art decal at a hostel in Thailand. Confession: after I saw the movie Hostel, I held what I believe to be a … Read the rest
A Shoe and Hand Guide up Cat Ba Mountain
“Shoe, shoe” and we all stopped to stare at our shoes. “Shoe, shoe!” said our guide and she stepped slowly over a twisted tree root, … Read the rest
Learning at the Vietnam Military History Museum
During Season 22 of the Amazing Race (this is a very timely post, I know), contestants competed a part of the race in Hanoi, Vietnam. … Read the rest
Wednesday’s Wonder: A Sliver of Light
This Wednesday’s Wonder: A Sliver of Light in Hong Kong Like sardines, employees at my work pile into a teeny, rickety elevator that probably hasn’t … Read the rest
