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Archive | March, 2011

17 African Cultural Values (To Know Before You Travel to Africa)

In Africa, actions speak louder than words, especially if there is a barrier between languages. In an effort to contextualize and be mindful of a complex mindset and worldview, here are a few African cultural values to be aware of when traveling in Africa! 1. Greeting – Hello and a Handshake Greeting people in Africa [...]

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Photo Favorite: A Peek Through the Ribs of Hong Kong (Literally)

Location: Hong Kong Before my eyes ever made contact, my nose had already directed me to this roasted pork stall while eating through the streets of Hong Kong. Between the bookends of succulent ribs (that were formerly filled with pig innards), opened a window glimpse of life in Hong Kong!

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33 Photos That Will Inspire YOU to Jump Out of Your Chair and Travel the World!

Traveling is not just about visiting the famous sites; it’s about interacting with people, tasting delicacies, and learning about daily life through cultural travel.  2.5 years of Migrationology has brought me to each and every one of these locations. I hope this will inspire YOU to jump out of your chair and begin traveling around [...]

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Bangkok’s Best Fruit Shake – Blended Nectar Anyone?

It’s like walking into a heavenly orchard, a place that is bountiful with every fresh tropical fruit (and more) from this abundant earth that you can imagine – and it’s in the middle of Bangkok. Upon arrival there’s a continuous queue of enthusiasts from around the neighborhood of Nang Loeng, patiently waiting, eager to obtain [...]

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Zanzibari Mix – The Mama Mumtaz Secret African Combination

We navigated our way through the maze of Kariakoo in downtown Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.  I was snacking on a cob of roasted maize as we advanced our way down a quieter side street.  There were a number of apartment complexes, each behind tall fences and sturdy gates.  We entered a black gate and that [...]

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Photo Essay: A Glimpse of Life in Yangon, Burma (Myanmar)

Exploration photos of Yangon, Burma (Myanmar)

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Addicted to Durian – I Found the Cure in Zanzibar!

I happen to be a raging addict of the “king of fruits,” and I don’t ever plan on going to rehab.

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Kenyan Street Food with a Homemade Touch!

It was lunch time, I was hungry, and I wasn’t going to settle for a deep fried withered up piece of soggy chicken and chips.  Walking around Adam’s Arcade, an original shopping center in Nairobi, Kenya, I eyed a number of taxi drivers and a fruit vendor, sitting on the curb chowing down on the [...]

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