11 Tips on Connecting Across Cultures

Here are some tips for everyone on how to connect across cultures. (A lot of these ideas work at home too.) There is incredible joy in connecting–especially across cultures during travels. 11 Tips on Connecting Across Cultures 1. Smile a lot. Wherever you are, people smile back, and you will discover that you are living in a world of smiles. That goes for where you are now, too! Try walking down the street and smiling at Continue Reading →

My Love for Speaking: A Testimonial

I love speaking to people of all generations about my books, my travels and connecting with people. I love talking to college students. My Alma experiences in the intercultural communications classes were lively and the students were intrigued. I could see the glow in their eyes as I talked about the fascinating cultures I’ve visited. Their questions were sharp, and I know that the idea of traveling and connecting in the developing world was solidly planted. Continue Reading →

Tales of a Female Nomad Book Epilogue

Tales of a Female Nomad, a book of my travels, was published in 2001. The last line, “I can’t wait to hear from you” has brought me thousands of letters and many new friends. I live in and love my “cloud community;” it’s filled with feedback, invitations, sharing, and stories. “Connecting” is what the book…and my life are all about. Since the book was published, I’ve talked in hundreds of bookstores, colleges, elementary and high schools…all Continue Reading →