Real World Mozambique

Running like an Amazing Race star between terminals gets you on your flight, but does not do the same for your luggage. Running through a Johannesburg “Woolworths” to buy a few things to last you “just overnight until your bags arrive” is fun...

A Helping Hand

One of the beauties of blogging is creating new friendships all over the world with like-minded folk. One such blessing is my friend Jessica. She splits her time between New York and Brazil. I’ve followed her writing and adventures for quite some time....

Suerte

Nogales is a city split by an international border — Arizona, USA on one side, Sonora, Mexico on the other. The cities are fraternal twins. The familiarity is there, but the differences are stark. While both are predominantly Hispanic, impoverished, and dusty...

Soul of the Carrot

Have you read Michael Pollan’s latest essay about the state of gastronomy in the US? It’s called Unhappy Meals and is worthy of the 16-page printout. {Pollan also authored Omnivore’s Dilemma, which I took to heart.} If you like to eat and wonder why...