I Don’t Want the Bouquet

I struggle to answer this question every single time someone asks it: Are you coming home after living abroad? You’d think that after two years of pondering this question, I might have some sort of answer. Well, I mean “Uhm, I’m not sure of my plans yet” is an answer, but a pretty sucky one.

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Learning to Leave the Baggage Behind

Arriving into the International Arrival Hall in Taoyuan Airport, Taipei, I was carting two carry-ons and two 50 lb rolling suitcases. This hefty load seemed a lot, especially toting it yourself. However, in the sense of moving, it was pretty reasonable. What was not so practical was the other heavier baggage I had brought with me.

Here Today, Taiwan Tomorrow: Longshan Temple

At about the same time that the splash of bright red hits your vision so too does the strong sweet smell of incense. Children are pulled along by their parents to the different praying stations, women kneel down tucked away into quiet shady places to deliver their prayers, and men place their offerings on the tables laid out around the courtyard. At first, a visitor needs time to adjust to the rhythm of Longshan Temple.

What is Sustainable Human Development?

While I am a traveler by heart, my greatest passion is for a commitment to the idea of sustainable human development. This term is rather new, although several components have been around for as long as human existence. I wanted to share with you a short introduction to the concept of sustainable human development. The infographic I made is just to highlight the basic scope of sustainable human development.