Author: Anita L Hummel
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11 Reasons Why I Got Hooked On Korean Television Dramas
Many years ago, my good friend Vong told me she was hooked on Korean television dramas. I remember thinking – really, Vong – how can you watch that kind of Asian fluffy drama? Now we fast-forward another 10 years, and Vong and I are having regular phone conversations about what Korean dramas and movie stars…
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Let’s Talk About Fish Sauce, All About Fish Sauce
If you have ever cooked Thai or Vietnamese food, there is a good chance that your recipe calls for you to use some fish sauce. This is because fish sauce is essential for Thai and Vietnamese foods. The Fish sauce condiment is produced by soaking small ocean fish in sea salt for a period of…
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Guide To Being Recruited As A Global Expat
I have been an ex-pat for over 30 years. There are many reasons why people become ex-pats, and many of us become long-term ex-pats. I believe that being an ex-pat at least once in your life can be a life-changing experience. If you want to be recruited as an ex-pat, there are things that you…
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What Is Monk Fruit Sugar?
I admit it! I love sugar! And anything sweet. But as I am also on a keto diet, and a lot of my normal fruit intake is limited, I have found monk fruit sugar as a beautiful sugar-free alternative. Buddhist monks first discovered Monk fruit in China in the 13th century. Though it has been…
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Uncertainty In Life Examples And How to Cope
We all know one thing to be certain in life: uncertainty. It’s like a roller-coaster ride of emotions, good and bad, with twists and turns along the way. Uncertainty can lead us down dark paths or open up new pathways filled with possibilities… yet we’re still uncertain how it will end. We fumble around until,…
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Expat With No College Degree & Other Thoughts
I have lived overseas for over 30 years, so I am an ex-pat or expatriate. Some want to know if they can work overseas without a college degree. Some countries may still allow you to work overseas even if you do not have a college degree; the requirements for ex-pats and their permits to work…