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Tag Archives: Local Characters
Experiencing Kuala Lumpur’s diversity on a shoe-string
I decided to make a quick visit to Kuala Lumpur to undertake some personal business and to get to know a city that was completely new to me. I was on a limited budget as the recent downturn in the economy had affected my investments and I was on a fixed income. One of the [...]
Paris Undresses, Paris, France
When traveling you’ll notice many distinctions. And when visiting France, fashion is a characteristic that will shout in its sleep. Join this traveler as she looks for that perfect piece that will make her feel like she belongs.
The Lao-down on Laos – Luang Prabang, Laos
Dissecting the reverential monk. Where? Who? What!? Tell it to me again like if I was six; where did he come from?
The Unexpected Monk | Luang Prabang, Laos
On your travels you’ll likely meet a local that epitomizes the people, the society and it’s natural surrounding. Enjoy this traveler’s impression on meeting a novice monk in Laos.
Texting Emperor Keitai – Travel Stories, Kyoto, Japan
Tap, tap tap, the indisputable sound of inside a Japanese train, on the sidewalk, in a park, in a movie theater, in a restaurant, almost everywhere you’ll hear it; the successive tap of cell phone texting. We’ve all heard the stories, read more about it.
The Indian Head Bobble: a yes, a no, and a definite maybe!
During one’s travels they’ll find local customs, quirks, habits that are distinctly different and quite possibly hypnotic. Enjoy the story of a traveler’s view of the Indian Bobble.
Waited on Hand and Foot – Guilin / Nanjing, China
Not all travel stories have horrifying twists; some begin and end with hospitality and humility. When humanity’s empathy trumps the culture barrier…
The Week I Became a Celebrity in Ngaoundéré, Cameroon
Others may visit a country and meet a few new friends…but then there are those travelers that when they visit a country they go big and get famous. Learn how this traveler is a story in and of itself.
Turkey Welcomes You, Bodrum, Turkey
Expecting distinction while traveling? Think again, locals want you to feel like your at home and it’s not because they care–it’s their job. Join this traveler as she searches for authenticity.
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