Global Cultures

Lessons From Miraval: It’s Not About The Horse

Post written by Laura Cococcia. You can follow Laura on Twitter. I didn’t grow up with many animals, mainly because I grew up with four brothers and sisters. There’s only so much room for an already well-occupied zoo. During the past year, though, I’ve had a number of unplanned experiences with horses. The first was [...]

August 2, 2009 CONTINUE READING →

How Much Pride Do You Take In What You Do?

A guest post by Jennifer Monahan-Searles. I recently took my first trip to Japan. The country was beautiful, and I thoroughly enjoyed visiting the many shrines, temples and museums while I was there. However, what impressed me most about Japan was the consistent level of personal pride each person I interacted with took in what [...]

July 30, 2009 CONTINUE READING →

One Thousand Voices: The Power of Storytelling

Post written by Christa Avampato. You can follow Christa on Twitter. “It takes a thousand voices to tell a single story.” ~Native American Proverb I grew up in the rural Hudson Valley of New York, nestled along the banks of the Hudson River. In Esopus, just north of my family’s home, was the Black Bear [...]

July 21, 2009 CONTINUE READING →

Book Review: This Is New York

Post written by Laura Cococcia. You can follow Laura on Twitter.As some of you know, I’m moving back to New York City to start a new adventure. A few days ago, my fabulous friend Megan gave me a going away present – a book (of course) titled This Is New York by M. Sasek, originally [...]

July 16, 2009 CONTINUE READING →

The Greatest Silence: Rape in the Congo: Interview with Director Lisa F. Jackson

For some stories, the written word can not always tell the whole tale. In such cases, pictures often speak much louder than words alone. But just like books, every film tells a story. Directed by Lisa F. Jackson, The Greatest Silence: Rape in the Congo addresses the innumerable casualties of women and children who have [...]

June 12, 2009 CONTINUE READING →

Book Review: Three Cups of Tea

This is a guest post by Kate Walser. I’m thrilled to feature my fabulous friend and wise woman. Kate and I volunteered and lived together ages ago in Chicago with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. You can follow Kate on Twitter. ** Back when I met Laura, we were bright-eyed Jesuit Volunteers, eager to change the [...]

May 18, 2009 CONTINUE READING →

Elisa Reviews: San Sebastian, Spain

Another guest contributor! I’m thrilled to feature my good friend and fellow world-traveler Elisa Phillips and her review of San Sebastian, Spain. As with all travel commentary featured here, we make sure to include books and articles (the written word) that can be useful resources. Package it all up and you have a fantastic personal [...]

May 12, 2009 CONTINUE READING →

Interview with National Geographic’s Marc Silver

It’s always been my dream job to write for National Geographic. But, the next best thing is having the chance to talk to someone who does. I had the distinct privilege of interviewing Marc Silver, National Geographic’s Deputy Director of Departments. Silver’s writing expertise doesn’t stop there – he’s also the author of Breast Cancer [...]

May 10, 2009 CONTINUE READING →