Author: Anita L Hummel
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17 Tips for Riding MARTA & Public Transportation in Atlanta, Georgia
The first time I went to Atlanta for America’s Mart Atlanta, the premier gift and home decor show, I was staying with a friend of mine outside Atlanta. My friend told me not to ride the MARTA as it was not safe, but instead to drive downtown and park my car. I took her advice,…
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What is Mongolian Throat Singing Called? Tuvan Throat Singing
Mongolian’s wide-open spaces are a perfect landscape for the Mongolian Tuvan Throat singing, as it carries the sounds of the singing over the beautiful hills and plains of Mongolian. Mongolian herders would practice throat singing as they herd their sheep, goats, and other animals. Mongolia has a long tradition of Mongolian Tuvan throat singing. This…
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Helping Students Learn & Grow – Vietnamese Schools
I work with a charity called Project Sprouts that helps out the villages and impoverished schools in North Vietnam. Through our work in these schools, we have discovered a lot about the Vietnamese school system and its amazing principals and teachers who care about their students. Vietnam has five different levels of education preschool, primary…
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Guide to Emergency Medical Care in North Vietnam
Vietnam is a wonderful place to live and visit. Over the last few years, the popularity of Vietnam as a tourist destination continues to grow Many tourists want to go out to the countryside in North Vietnam to explore the mountains and other remote areas. But with all kinds of travel, there is a chance…
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15 Things To Do In Milwaukee, An Insiders Guide
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, may be a small city nestled between Lake Michigan and the farmland of its suburbs – but it’s also full of surprises! As someone lucky enough to grow up here, I still uncover all there is to do. Milwaukee, also known as Cream City, is a beautiful place to live or visit. The…
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Phat Diem Cathedral, Architectural Masterpiece Vietnam
If you’re traveling to Hanoi, Vietnam, and have a passion for stunning architecture, be sure to visit the Phat Diem Cathedral, located about two hours from the city. This remarkable cathedral is also famously featured in Graham Greene’s novel The Quiet American. Situated approximately 123 kilometers (76 miles) from Hanoi, the Phat Diem Cathedral is…