Arriving in Cordoba I quickly noticed and appreciated the city’s emphasis on preserving and promoting arts and culture. For example: Cordoba has a central arts related website compiling events, exhibitions, and museum information. I received a branded, color, multi-lingual map created by a graphic designer describing the space and exhibits at each museum I visited. The museums were housed in renovated,…
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Santiago & Valparaiso 4.22.19
While buying water in the Santiago airport, I said to the convenience store attendant, “¿Tiene cambio para un billete de 50 pesos?” or, “Do you have change for a 50 peso bill?” He replied, “No.” I responded, “Quiero uno botella de agua. ¿Hay otra mantra de pagar? ¿Se acepta tarjeta de credito?” or “I want water,…
Ngapali Beach 3.29.17
A month before I flew to Myanmar I borrowed digital guidebooks from the Hennepin County Library and started reading about the country. As I read the Lonely Planet guide’s Top 20 Myanmar list, I was surprised and excited to read about Ngapali, a beach the guidebook said is one of the best in the world. Contributing to my…
Bagan 3.27.17
GDP per person in Myanmar in 2016 was estimated at $6,000 USD according to the CIA Factbook. The same source says approximately 26% of the country’s 51 million people live in poverty. Given these statistics and what I was spending in other countries, I was surprised when hostels in Myanmar were more expensive than anywhere else I visited….
Udaipur & Delhi 12.14.16
The usual Minnesota signs of the holiday season are not present in the cities I am visiting. There are no carols on the radio, decorated store windows, or Christmas lights. There is also no winter weather. Seeking familiar reminders of this season, Facebook delivered by filling my newsfeed with year in review videos and links to Top…
Battambang 11.10.16
Daily life traveling is usually more complicated than life lived in one place. These complications are humorous and something I expect. Even so, I still shake my head in wonder and amusement when these moments occur. I arrived in Battambang from the islands. My clothes were dirtier than I could manage hand washing. I asked at the hostel front desk…
On the Street: Beijing 8.18.16
As a traveler, I am most excited to observe the small differences in daily life in each place I visit. Here is a peak into the streets and parks in this city. Boating in the parks is ubiquitous. The boats are all whimsical or painted exciting colors. This yogurt drink is everywhere. Buyers purchase the beverage…
The Year of Sarah Joy 