Month of January , 2004

Author Bio - Stephen Tapply Author Bio for BnA Author Stephen Tapply	Driving, Vietnamese Style - Vietnam Jennifer Hodgins thinks western countries could get so much more out of their roads if they adopted Vietnamese driving habits.

My American Dream (January 2004) - United States There is nobody Al has met in the world who does not have an opinion on the United States. He's looking forward to seeing how his own perceptions match the reality.	Colombia to Mexico (January 2004) - Colombia and Mexico The Darien Gap forced Al to hitch a ride on a yacht from Colombia to Panama. He decided to stay on the yacht until Mexico.
Time Off in Taganga, Part I - Taganga, Colombia Chris Vash found Taganga, Colombia to be a strange place with odd people.	A Communist Parade - Beijing, China Nick Dao postponed his trip for one month to see China celebrate her 50th anniversary of Communist rule. He might have enjoyed the festivities if only he could have seen them.
From Congestion to Relaxation in Two Hours - Kanchanaburi, Thailand Joel Barnard wanted to see 'the bridge over the River Kwai' and take advantage of the proxmitity of this tourist attraction to Bangkok. He was both disappointed in the bridge and satisfied by the food.	Korea For Real - South Korea Paul Bolger wants to highlight the good experiences he has had in South Korea during his three years there.
Breaking the Surface - Insadong, Korea Brian Laguardia returned to South Korea as a civilian and found that some things changed and some haven't.	Teaching English in Thailand - Thailand Nadia Krager reflects upon her first year of teaching and comes up with four cliches that ring true of her time in Thailand.

Straight into Another World - Tibet Christopher Wood wondered if Ganden monastery was where he would find his place in the scheme of things.	Birth Language Becomes Foreign Language - Saigon, Vietnam Nick Dao returned to Vietnam after more than twenty years to find the biggest change was in himself and his understanding of his native language.
Three Greek Villages - Dodecanese Islands, Greece	Affluent Athens - Athens, Greece
Swagman #17 - Magnetic Island: The Battle for Cabin 27 - Magnetic Island, Australia Magnetic Island is like visiting a small community that lies within a zoo, as George found when he came up against some territorial possums.	Swagman #15 - The Sugar Drive to Cairns - Cairns, Queensland, Australia George found that there is really very little to do in Cairns but rest, drink, and risk your life on any of the latest adventure crazes sweeping through.
Swagman #1 - Leaving Home - New York City, New York George Dunn's smooth departure was in direct contrast to his younger brother's.	Swagman #2 - Expect Nothing, Accept Everything - Nadi, Fiji George Dunn lost a day of his life on the way to Fiji, but the price was worth paying after just a few days in Nadi.

Swagman #3 - American Alien - Sydney, Australia George's first days in Sydney are no holiday. He gets lost, almost killed crossing the street, and he has to share a bed with his brother.	Swagman #4 - RSA and Me As George quickly discovered, serving beer in NSW is not just a case of turning up at the pub and asking for a job.