Archive for February, 2009

Photo of the Day: Woman with Henna, India

by Beth Whitman - Wanderluster (February 27th, 2009)

In India, brides have henna applied to their hands and feet prior to being married.  Henna is a sort of temporary tattoo that lasts just a few weeks. It’s painstakingly applied and can be a lucrative business for a talented henna artist. In a country where jobs are hard to find, and even more difficult [...]

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Shuffle – On the iPod: Chiwoniso

by Beth Whitman - Wanderluster (February 26th, 2009)

Gotta love an album named Rebel Woman. This is the latest release from Zimbabwean artist, Chiwoniso. As a resident of Harare, a city which is often in the news for its unrest, she sings about the every day struggles that she witnesses. At least that’s what I’ve read. Most of the CD is not sung [...]

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WanderGear Wednesday: SPIbelt

by Beth Whitman - Wanderluster (February 25th, 2009)

Here’s a very cool little item that definitely won’t break your bank. I’ve always struggled with the best way to carry my cash and small accessories (digital camera or phone and keys) when I’m traveling or when I’m out for the day and don’t want to carry a purse or backpack. While at the Adventures [...]

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