Myanmar in 2017: Tourism Benefits People, So Go

Having returned I can confirm that Myanmar is an amazing place for tourism and that safety is rarely affected as the problems are in a remote area near the Bangladesh border that is off limits for tourists.

The displaced people in North Rakhine State need safe conditions to live in but tourism usually benefits people from all backgrounds so I made the decision to go. READ MORE

Senegal’s Favorite Sport, La Lutte, with Mr. President

A sport that's unique to West Africa is a spectacle that's got to be seen to be believed. The ancient practice of La Lutte (‘the struggle’) tends to fall into the wrangling end of the scale, but in Senegal, the rules are somewhat different.

Expat Living: Is It For You?

Being an expat today means much more than just be ‘living in another country’. It’s about starting a new life, sometimes very different from what one’s used to, surrounded by unknown places, different people, unfamiliar situations.
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Oregon’s Tualatin Valley: Worth a Detour

This slice of Western Oregon has another name–the Tualatin Valley–and it’s quickly becoming a tourist destination for people who are looking for top-notch wineries, trails to hike and bike, and a few world-class museums that contain fascinating relics and ‘feats of nature’ that even the Smithsonian recognizes as very important. READ MORE

Mustique: The Island with the Mystique

What draws celebrities and royalty to Mustique?

Famous people like Paul Newman and Raquel Welch had visited Mustique, where David Bowie had owned a home. Today, Mick Jagger, Bryan Adams, and Tommy Hilfiger still own homes on the island; in fact, Jagger owns two.

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