“The historical sense involves a perception, not only of the pastness of the past, but of its presence.” ― T.S. Eliot As we walked past no man's land, through Mauerpark to the Bernauer Strasse …
Cold War Kids Visiting Berlin
I was a Cold War kid. The Russians were the bad guys in every movie and the nuclear race was yet to be won. When I signed up to go to the former U.S.S.R. in 1986, with a young ambassadors group, I was …
The Familiarity of Uncertainty
As we settled into our lodging in Copenhagen, Denmark a familiar pattern of exploration ensued. I used to say things like, “There is no coffee pot! They said there would be a coffee pot!” Now it is …
How Is The Honor System Working for You?
As a teenager, on a trip to visit my Aunt and Uncle on Orcas Island, Washington, I came across a flower stand with the most charming bouquets. The remarkable thing about this vibrant display was that …
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Déjà Vu in A Shrinking World
As the rugged coastline gave way to lumbering pines, densely tucked into rolling hills, I was overcome with the feeling that I have been in this place called Sweden, many times. This was my first …
What Do-It-Yourself Travelers and IKEA Have in Common
My earliest IKEA memory was when I started college and purchased a desk for my miniature sized apartment. After hours of trying to assemble the furniture on my own, I called my dad. He completed the …
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