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The Monk Revolution – Myanmar
Shirley Eng writes about meeting monks in Myanmar
Some Thoughts on Foreign Aid
There is a knee-jerk reaction in Ethiopia: a white person equals money. Foreign aid has undoubtedly saved lives in Ethiopia, but is it also breeding a culture where the Ethiopians want to be rich, but
Round The World by Bike: Egypt: Cairo to Aswan (1 February 2002)
8434.4km on a rattling bike cobbled back together with string and a teaspoon. Five months and three days of slog, sweat and lots of tears all come to naught as the police order Al to take a ride on a
South American Bus Veteran – Ecuador
Justin Rydberg considered himself a veteran South
The Last Line – South Korea, North Korea
As Philip Blazdell left the barbed wire and mine f
Colombia…and the End of South America (November 2003) – Colombia
Al agonized over the decision whether to ride through Colombia or not. In the end he decided to forge ahead and was extremely glad that he did.
A Talk with Win Zaw – Burma
Sean McCarthy felt he had been privy to a unique e
A Year and a Day #19: Xela, Antigua and Chichi – Guatemala
Daniel found Antigua and Xela to be places that are pleasant enough for a holiday from your holiday, but any longer and he started to feel uncomfortable.
A Year and a Day #16: Riddles of San Christobal – Mexico
San Christobal de las Casas is a place that requires much time to gain some understanding of its history and its problems. Unfortunately, Daniel could not take that time.
Rock and Roll to the Rescue – Toronto, Canada
Zelda Wilbert attended SARSstock in Toronto and wa
Street Meat and Monks – Laos
During his brief time in Laos Kevin O’Shea discove
Black Tie Affair – Antarctica
Black Tie Affair Antarctica “If you stand still, the penguin chicks will just come up and peck at you,” my guide Gavin told the group, after we all landed on the shores of Aitcho Island, just northwest of the Antarctic Peninsula. Aitcho Island, just one point that a ship may land during a commercial Antarctic […]