This post on Haiti mirrored my recent experience with The Philippines. In both cases, these countries with reputations for being unbearably poor and dangerous turned out to be inner gems! I'm glad I read this piece to be reminded that there is always more to a place than what we are being told.
My first submission, one of my favorite articles as it comes from almost the polar opposite of my own perspective. James learned how to look up in his travels, while I needed to learn how to look down.
You're welcome, Matthew! Glad I could contribute.
The simple statement that the citizens of that nation are already paying the taxes to keep up that resource is more than enough proof to show why we as travelers should be expected to pay a small share of that upkeep. Great post, thought provoking.
Born and raised on a small island in Hawaii that until this day is fighting off the wave of extreme tourism that muddled the culture on neighboring islands, the video and this post really struck a chord in me. Thanks for sharing this one.
Uganda/Rwanda has always been a place I've dreamed of going to someday. Great narrative on what it's like to actually be there, and I appreciated the 'How to Get There' section in the end, an article both entertaining practical.
As a mixed-race Pacific Islander/Asian, I am familiar with his perspective. Strange enough, I grew up in a place where people who look like me are the majority. It wasn't until I moved to New York that I learned what it felt like to be a 'minority', but even more jarring was experiencing cultural clashes with new friends. I realize now that much of what we perceive as 'racism' or prejudice is sometimes just a misinterpretation or misunderstanding of cultural etiquette.
I love when different sides of my home state are featured. Beaches are beautiful, but there's so much more to Hawaii then just that. My brother lives with his family in Waimanalo at the foot of the Ko'olau Mountain Range that is featured in this post. Truly one of the most picturesque of places to live on Oahu. The pictures alone make this article upvote worthy!
This post gives a whole other perspective of New York and USA. Most Americans are descendants of immigrants, and this piece really illustrated what it might have been like for many of our ancestors when they first came to the USA.
Alright, my final submission for the evening. Godfrey may easily be one of my favorite online writers. His posts are short yet vivid, deeply descriptive yet simple, and always leaves me wanting a novel more.
Ever had a case of TRUE island fever?
I have a friend who is from the Kalinga people, and he's talked about this woman before. I think it amazing how she is keeping her traditions alive, despite the fact that it doesn't seem others in her town are interested in preserving it as much. I hope that changes someday before it's too late.
Do you think you could live and travel in house this small?
I loved it! Just looking at those pictures made me FEEL the power of those trees.
Over the past year, I've come to terms with the fact that I am obsessed with the Philippines. This article written by Nathan of "I Dreamed of This" really put into words, almost thought by thought, my exact sentiments of the country, culture and people there. It's like Nathan was in my head! If you have preconceptions about this country of mixed reputations, check out this post!
I am totally into authentic lives lived according to ones own personal culture, and this a rare look into the life of a Rastafarian family in Jamaica. A welcomed eye-opener for me.
Really? I would have never guessed potatoes were so big in China!
Gorgeously stunning photographs as always! Especially the shot of the Changpa shaman and Buddhist monk sharing a blessing. So many stories in that one photo alone.
Definitely something many of us have had to go through before. Great article, I loved the slightly humorous approach.
Loved it! Thanks for sharing this one. Great inside look into a part of the sport many of us hardly even think about.
Whoa, thanks for all the thumbs up on this one guys! This post means A LOT to me.
Whoa, this photo essay seriously made my mouth water!
Very, very moving. I haven't seen anyone murdered yet, but I have seen several people die painful deaths in front of my eyes (all from traffic accidents), and it is definitely something that sticks in your mind and changes your view on life. Thanks for sharing this one, very touching.
As someone who is part-Polynesian, that was a very interesting article! Thanks for sharing that.
I read it all, which says a lot. This piece grabbed me about a quarter of the way through! I think the line about how both the women and men were neither "predators nor victims, but something less simple and more broken than that" really summarizes the story. Thanks for sharing this, I'm glad I found this sharing site.