Two weeks into Ayla’s 3-month trek across the globe, the Norwegian was now going to leave her home continent. After[…]
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These articles will focus on our shared culture or lack thereof. What can we find out about ourselves and our place in history from what we see in our dominant culture and our sub cultures.
My Tour of the Southern U.S. Begins Friday
It’s happening, ya’ll. On Friday I leave for a two-week road trip through the American South and Appalachia. I already[…]
Read moreAyla Travels the World, Part 4: Old (And New) Friends in Malta
On January 28 of this year, Norwegian Ayla Vinje Fagerland left home to see the world. For our first couple[…]
Read moreAyla Travels the World, Part 3: A Woman Alone in Italy
Last week, Norwegian Ayla Vinje Fagerland traveled Italy with her mom. This was the first destination on her three-month, four-continent world[…]
Read moreAyla Travels the World, Part 2: Naples With Mom
From January to May of this year, Norwegian Ayla Vinje Fagerland traveled the globe, reaching nine countries over four continents. Last[…]
Read moreAyla Travels the World, Part 1: Departure From Norway to Italy
On January 28, Norwegian Ayla Vinje Fagerland set off on a three-month worldwide travel taking her to nine countries on four continents.[…]
Read moreTraveling Iran, Part One: The Friendliness of the People
In April of this year, George Koo along with his siblings and their spouses visited Iran for 17 days. The[…]
Read moreMy Birthday at Home Sunday–and Those I’ve Had Abroad
Sunday was my birthday. To Americans, this meant a lit-up face from those who found out and them offering a[…]
Read moreReflection and Respect Toward Motherhood
Something I’ve noticed from my travels is how motherhood is perceived differently from region to region. In Tanzania, being a[…]
Read moreMarking May Day: Pictures of Workers Around the World
In much of the world, May 1 is International Workers Day, “a celebration of labourers and the working classes that is[…]
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