An ancient history of greatness; a recent history of tragedy; and the present that is a breadth of culture, charm,[…]
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Meet Khu Oo Reh, Karenni Leader
Meet Khu Oo Reh. Mr. Reh is the Vice President of a leading Karenni political group. “Karenni?” you ask.[…]
Read moreThe Lady Boys of Thailand
Our first morning in Thailand followed a jet-lagged, sleepless night in a decent Bangkok hotel. Sure, the faucet in my shower[…]
Read moreThe Hmong Have Caught on to Minnesota Fishing
The Hmong have been in Minnesota for 40 years. Which aspects of a culture does a people bring to a[…]
Read moreThe Legendary Long-Neck Women of Burma…who had long faces
You’ve likely heard of them. Tribal people whose women have extraordinarily long necks wrapped and stretched in gold-colored rings. This[…]
Read moreWhat I Learned about Feminine Power while Living in China
When I was in China, I regularly attended yoga classes at my gym. It was part of the membership fee. Plus,[…]
Read moreWhat I Learned About Race by Living in Africa
Obviously, there are many lessons to be taken away from living in a place as different as East Africa. I’ve[…]
Read moreGone Fishin’ (the Tanzanian vs. the Minnesota way)
When I was 12, my brothers and I would go fishing using our grandfather’s pale green, 14-foot aluminum boat. We’d[…]
Read more50 Shades of Shame
Guest writer, Erin Fahey, shares her insight about the controversial book, 50 Shades of Grey. We don’t have to look[…]
Read moreNew Plateaus Geography Spotlight # 3 – São Tomé and Príncipe
*This article was co-written with the help of the talented and intelligent, Thomas Brandt. If you’re ever interested in contributing[…]
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