Whether it’s for work or for writing, I rarely travel without a laptop these days. And I know I’m not alone! Laptops are common companions for both business and pleasure travelers around the globe. When Ethnotek offered me the chance to test and review their Acaat Messenger Bag, my laptop and I were thrilled. Ethnotek’s […]
Culture
A Day in the Life of Luang Prabang
I awake in the upstairs room of the old teak house to an unknown world. Outside, Laos is bright and alive, but I savor a moment behind the floral red curtains, catching only sounds. Kids laughing and yelling to each other. The whir of the ceiling fan. “Sabaidee!” Downstairs I’m greeted by Mr. Somphone, my […]
An Enchanting Evening Stroll on Quito’s Calle la Ronda
I was instantly captivated by Ecuador’s capitol city, Quito. After arriving, I quickly learned that Quito’s old town was the first UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site and is exalted as the best-preserved historical center in the region. Nowhere is this more apparent than Quito’s Calle de la Ronda – a beautifully-renovated historical street, packed with […]