Category Archives: Asia

Crocs: An Unlikely Solution to the Asian Rainy Season Dilemma

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Heather

I bought a pair I bought a pair of Crocs yesterday. The horror!!! This purchase was one of the most difficult I have ever made. You see, I can’t stand Crocs. I think they’re: ugly clunky and overall pretty darn … Continue reading →

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Language Learning for the Linguistically Challenged

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Heather

Learning Bahasa Indonesia for me is like climbing Mt. Everest. After six months on and off in the country, I decided to do something about my complete lack of knowledge and hired a teacher. My teacher has a great, bubbly … Continue reading →

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And We Thought the US Gas Crisis Was Bad…

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Heather

Watching vehicles of all kinds and sizes cue for petrol at the gas station across the street from my hotel in Makale is a flash-back to ‘70s American gas rationing. Cars, trucks, buses, and motorbikes line up in and out … Continue reading →

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