Facing up to history
Region: AustraliaEvery country has a shameful history. Just like a child growing and evolving into an intelligent adult, a country goes through an infancy and adolescence, undoubtedly making mistakes along the way. Like a child... more
Views: 961Australia says "sorry" to Stolen Generations
Region: AustraliaToday the Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said “sorry”. The long-awaited apology was given in recognition of the hurt and harm caused by earlier government policies and actions which saw many aborigin... more
Views: 976Is Facebook a blessing or a curse?
Region: AustraliaFacebook has become such an obsession to some that entertainers have written songs about, comedians have performed skits about it and there are groups (on Facebook of course) dedicated to those addicted to Facebook. A sim... more
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Action for Burma - South Korea
Region: Korea, Republic ofAs part of the international day of action for Burma, foreign residents of South Korea organised a protest in Seoul. Although the protest relied entirely on Facebook for publicity and had very little time to get togethe... more
Views: 697Not another museum!
Region: TaiwanI'd like to begin by saying that I am not a philistine. I enjoy passing a rainy afternoon amongst choice masterpieces or an spending an evening at the ballet. When travelling however, I find myself constantly in museums ... more
Views: 984So you're considering teaching English...
Region: KoreaFor many people wanting to experience a new culture in depth, TEFL teaching provides an ideal option. I am currently on my 4th TEFL assignment in two years and I don't regret for a moment leaving my established career and... more
Views: 644The art of starting a conversation
Region: AustraliaThe best conversation starter is a genuine smile. It breaks the ice faster than any words can and it immediately lets people know what your intentions are. It is the human equivalent of a dog's tail wag, yet so often we fo... more
Views: 564Book Review: A New Earth
Region: AustraliaBook Review: A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. Spiritual writer, Eckhart Tolle adds to his small but valuable collection of work with "A New Earth - Awakening to your life's purpose". Tolle, who was born in Germany ... more
Views: 962Taipei battens down the hatches
Region: TaiwanSaturday afternoon and the streets of Taipei are empty. Few shops have opened for the day - just Carrefour, the many Seven-elevens that proliferate the capital and a few restaurants. Shoppers and workers alike have stayed... more
Views: 883Travel Journals & why you should keep one
Region: AustraliaMy first backpacking trip I kept a journal every day. I noted my impressions of what I saw, what the city smelt like, the colors of the leaves on the trees, the sounds on the street... minor details about a major event. Th... more
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