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Shanghai Rides

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A Canadian woman discovers a new world inside Shanghai when she buys herself a cheap bicycle.
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“Why I Have That Tattered Egyptian Pound in a Clear Acrylic Frame on My Desk."

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I'm frequently asked why I keep an old Egyptian Pound encased in an acrylic brick frame on my desk. It is my most prized possession, a reminder to look upon strangers as precious family members I have not met, and a potent symbol of what traveling can teach us.
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Signum

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A chance encounter that I experienced when I visited Europe as a chaperone on a school trip during spring break (I am a high school teacher in Montreal, Quebec). 
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Dancing Pots

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My Canadian accent made a street full of Rwandans think I was crazy. It's the fleeting travel encounters that are unforgettable.
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Christopher Columbus

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A narrative account of a particular child who simultaneously made me feel ineffectual and hopeful that I met while traveling and volunteering in the small eastern town of Hohoe, Ghana. 
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African Trains: Embodying the Spirit of Ubuntu

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This tells the story of the crowded, slow, inefficient trains in South Africa, which low income people ride each day, sharing stories, laughter, friendship and a joy for life in one of the most unexpected of places.
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Writers Abroad

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There must be some connection between writers and living abroad, because an awful lot of creative writers seem to move around. 
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The Ubi Man

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A stranger on a bus proves that the simplest gifts can be the most meaningful.
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Working Abroad on Rwandan Radio

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Working Abroad on Rwandan Radio
A comedy of errors teaches Canadian journalists about dedication.
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A Guide to BAD Travel Writing

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Sometimes the best way to explain how to do something, is to explain how NOT to do something.
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