This is Kazakhstan
Whenever I’m asked to describe Kazakhstan, the first thought that springs to my mind is,”Where do I start?” If you looked at me, a…
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Central Asian Transitions
My family began our sojourn in Central Asia in 1985. We were three then: my husband, my almost 2-year-old son and I. English teachers…
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Back to Almaty – A Runner’s Reflections on Four Continents in Ten Days
“Вы профессиональный бегун? Are you a professional runner?” I’m on a city bus in Almaty, Kazakhstan on my way to run in a local city…
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Heart to Las Vegas: Solace in Nature – Source Mont Sainte-Odile, Miracles Vosges Alsace
We express our heartfelt condolences for the loss of lives in Los Vegas, Nevada. We embrace compassion for the families, friends and societies impacted…
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Late Summer Farmers Market: Flowers, Produce, Cheese and More – Lucerne, Switzerland
On Tuesdays and Saturdays, a special experience is available in Lucerne, Switzerland. On the banks of Lake Lucerne, both sides – rain or shine(!)…
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Stroll Through History: Estate of the Marquis of Camugliano, Pisa Province, Italy
Exploration and contrived adventures continue to fuel my choices and delights. I am attracted with great curiosity to know more of life during the…
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End of Summer in Lucerne, Switzerland – Relax, Reflect, and Recharge
With mild weather and the lake as beautiful as ever, late summertime in Lucerne offers a beautiful environment to relax, reflect, and recharge. Downstream…
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Walker Evans First Grand Retrospective in France, Exposition Centre Pompidou
Although he did have a “box camera like every other boy around the age of 14”, Walker Evans‘ education sparked the beginning of a…
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More than a Music Festival: Andrea Bocelli, Teatro Del Silenzio, Power of Music, Voices of Haiti
“I strongly believe that love does justice. And it is for this simple reason that we are all responsible for building a better world….
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Need Cowboy Boots? Allens Boots, Austin, Texas!
So, you’re tunin’ into Go Country 105, watchin’ Carrie Underwood on the tele, and paying’ a goodly sum to participate with Stagecoach out in Indio, CA… HOWEVER…
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St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands: The Natural Beauty
Do the white sand and blue turquoise waters beckon you? Do the sparkling green depths call out, “Come explore”? Do you want to star…
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Resilience Amidst the Temporary – Chasing Rootedness During Transition
Now, where did I pack my blue athletic shorts? Was it the green duffel or the gray one? I rummage for some minutes more…
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