A modern-day female nomad
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 →
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 →
I am writing as I return from giving a talk to kids at the Coquille, Oregon public library: about my life, my books, and the incredible world out there that I hope they will discover in the years to come. It was part of the library’s summer program. What fun! The kids, from toddlers to fourth graders, were wonderfully attentive as I squawked (and got them to squawk) like a Galapagos frigate bird looking for Continue Reading →