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Thanksgiving is about practicing gratitude. More specifically it's about the celebration of generosity and giving refuge. It didn't work out for the Indians, but that generosity became the centerpiece of what it meant to be American. As a child of refugee parents, I'm very proud to call myself American. America is my country; America is... Continue Reading →
As we crossed the border from Mexico into Belize, we were greeted with English and the country's beloved pun, "You won't Belize it." What is it that you won't Belize, exactly? For starters, the unique populations entrenched in their own customs and cultures are reflected through language, food, and music. All this amidst the natural... Continue Reading →
When traveling, the most important thing is to keep an open mind. When you go with the flow and allow the seasons to change, you'll find it easier for the wind to whisk you up and drop you somewhere unexpected. The best unexpected surprises as far as I'm concerned are inevitably people-related. On the trip... Continue Reading →
In the past few days, we visited an underground river, the lake of 7 colors, and a small 2-street town in the clear green Caribbean waters. To understand this area better, it's helpful to know some history. About 65 million years ago, a giant asteroid (named Chicxulub) hit the earth near where we've been traveling and... Continue Reading →
Mexico is a vastly large country with natural beauty ranging from sprawling mountains, a canyon larger and deeper than the US' Arizona Grand Canyon, Pacific and Caribbean seasides, sinkholes, and the list goes on. There are small towns untouched by the corporate world. Some areas are evident in wealth and others in poverty. 1. But... Continue Reading →
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