What do you think of when you think of Myanmar? Formally known as Burma, this country evokes a range of images when mentioned. Frequented in the news for humanitarian injustices, Myanmar is often seen as dangerous, socio-politically unstable, and a "no-go" for many travelers. This begs the question: Why did I go? Man uses a … Continue reading 3 Things to Do in Myanmar
A place you stay eventually becomes the place you are living. Then, it becomes a home. In some cases, it is one of many homes. From my experience as a backpacker, this can happen in as few as 3 days or take years to occur. Recently, I have found myself wondering what home means. I … Continue reading Teaching in Vietnam Express Memo
"The mountains are calling and I must go" ~ John Muir Through the field of psychology, we learn how to understand people - a shortened statement often used to describe the purpose of our degree. We learn to empathize with pain of the homeless, the anger of the drunken man, the internalized shame many, to … Continue reading Teaching in Vietnam: #4
Pho with duck, garlic and extra red chili peppers (Hanoi, Vietnam) Human perception can be a funny thing. Specifically, given how one understands their reality can be used to expand one's own perception. Pho with duck (pictured above) turned out to be the perfect motivator for a needed perspective shift in the right direction. Following … Continue reading Teaching in Vietnam: #3
My first day in Venice, Italy was one that I will always remember. Slightly jet-lagged from an early flight, I woke up at 5 am and made my way into the city. I'd opted to stay on the outskirts of Venezia in the neighborhood of Marghera. From the window I watched school children walk hand … Continue reading A Venetian Breakfast
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