The IT Outsourcing and Job Loss Debate
People & Culture

The IT Outsourcing and Job Loss Debate

Paul is 45 years of age, lives in small town near San Jose, California state, USA. He works as a software programmer for a local…

The Good Side to “Slum” Tourism
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The Good Side to “Slum” Tourism

Rio de Janeiro evokes images of Carnival, beautiful people, and umbrella-lined beaches sandwiched between rocky peaks. But, beyond this façade, the city boasts a vibrant…

New Year’s in Laos: Stumbling into Celebration
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New Year’s in Laos: Stumbling into Celebration

The smell of incense wafted past me mixing with the smoke from a recent ‘slash and burn’ clearing in the nearby forests to create a…

Rape in India: A Symptom of a Deeper Societal Malaise
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Rape in India: A Symptom of a Deeper Societal Malaise

Nirbhaya along with her friend got into a local bus that would take them home in an up market part of South Delhi on that…

The Spice of Zanzibar
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The Spice of Zanzibar

Mzee Foum Garu’s farm is tucked away behind a ruined ‘haman’- a bathhouse originally built by the Omani elite during the 19th century, when they…

Saltaire: A Victorian Village Full of Charm
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Saltaire: A Victorian Village Full of Charm

Saltaire is located within the city of Bradford, a quaint village that happens to be a world heritage site, the Mill being the prime location…

Christmas in and Around San Cristobal de las Casas
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Christmas in and Around San Cristobal de las Casas

There is a saying, that if you want to learn of love then find yourself in love and if you want to learn of the…

Get Lost in Italy… Get Ready For Adventure!
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Get Lost in Italy… Get Ready For Adventure!

It doesn’t take long to get acclimated to a new city.  A good map, and plenty of patience can get you anywhere you want to…