Lapping Luang Namtha
…worked a deal for a 90-minute longboat cruise to Khone Kham, a pleasant side trip along the Nam Ha National Protected Area. A small party welcomed us to the 100-year-old…
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American cultural geographer picks three favourite places to go in Greater Tokyo
…(elite and commoner) areas. I followed Jinnai’s lead and visited the Kikuzaka neighbourhood in Hongo, formerly part of the low city. Here commoners lived in row houses separated by narrow alleyways, or…
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…community stakeholders, especially the local women and youth. She describes them as the “heart” and “energy” of the community, respectively. Red Rocks founder Greg Bakunzi showed me where it all started…
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…of the family welcomed us with open arms and allowed us to participate in their daily activities, laugh with them, and try on their intricate beaded skirts. They even adopted…
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…I asked the driver to pull over. When I was out of the car and doing my thing, the driver also got out to make sure I was fine and…
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…or tall building or, if one is fortunate enough, meet a local who will help them. Orienting oneself is most challenging in large cities, particularly those in which the visitor does…
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