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Entering Escobar’s Circle
History, Human Stories

Entering Escobar’s Circle

“We will not refer to him by name.” Our guide, Julio, sets some ground rules for the day. So far … Continue reading Entering Escobar’s Circle

Medellín: Climbing to New Heights
Art and Culture, History, Human Stories

Medellín: Climbing to New Heights

Nestled in the Andes Mountains, rising from the fertile Aburrá Valley, a sprawling metropolis emerges. Medellín. A once fractured amalgam … Continue reading Medellín: Climbing to New Heights

The Pillars of Our Society: Final Days in Ecuador
Faith, Human Stories

The Pillars of Our Society: Final Days in Ecuador

I knew when leaving Quito that a new President of Ecuador would be at the helm upon my return. Being … Continue reading The Pillars of Our Society: Final Days in Ecuador

Until the Victory, Always
Human Stories, Reflection

Until the Victory, Always

I meet Rafael in the Plaza Mayor of Trinidad. Sitting on a bench in the shade, toting a cowboy hat, … Continue reading Until the Victory, Always

Life in the Casas of Cuba
Human Stories

Life in the Casas of Cuba

Charming hosts. Comfy accommodation. Colorful decor. Fruit platters. Rich coffee. Conversations over rum. Tiny birds in wicker cages. These are … Continue reading Life in the Casas of Cuba

Photo Diary: Volunteer Project in Honduras
Human Stories

Photo Diary: Volunteer Project in Honduras

Last month I spent a week living and working with farming communities in the Santa Bárbara department of Honduras. Unlike … Continue reading Photo Diary: Volunteer Project in Honduras

Vietnam: Hammer, Sickle, and Starbucks
History, Human Stories

Vietnam: Hammer, Sickle, and Starbucks

Fifty years ago in 1967 my father was just a child, the youngest of four. He, his parents, and his … Continue reading Vietnam: Hammer, Sickle, and Starbucks

Shadows of the Khmer Rouge
History, Human Stories

Shadows of the Khmer Rouge

Current ongoings have me in the mood to write about something rather solemn. As a fellow reader of things, I … Continue reading Shadows of the Khmer Rouge

Wat’s up Cambodia?
Historic Sites, Human Stories

Wat’s up Cambodia?

There is something profoundly comforting about arriving in a foreign country and seeing someone holding a sign with your name … Continue reading Wat’s up Cambodia?

Photo Diary: Humans of Central America
Human Stories

Photo Diary: Humans of Central America

This trip hasn’t gone entirely as planned. Looking back on my travel itinerary elicits a bit of a chuckle. As … Continue reading Photo Diary: Humans of Central America

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