Category: Global Life
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The Invisible Majority: Challenges and Labor Rights in the Informal Economy
The shadow of the “informal economy” is often painted as a distant image: a bustling open-air market in Lagos, a street vendor in Bangkok, or a rickshaw driver in Mumbai. While these are vivid realities, the true scope of the informal sector is far more pervasive, reaching into the gleaming high-rises of New York and…
#DecentWork, #EconomicChallenges, #EmploymentJustice, #FairLabor, #GlobalEconomy, #HumanRights, #InclusiveEconomy, #InformalEconomy, #InformalWorkers, #InvisibleMajority, #LaborAdvocacy, #LaborChallenges, #LaborEquality, #LaborRights, #SocialJustice, #WorkerEmpowerment, #WorkersRights, #WorkplaceRights -
Beyond the Forecast: When Nature Shapes Our Lives
This past year, Hanoi has faced unprecedented challenges as extreme weather events have wreaked havoc on daily life: What if these events don’t just disrupt our daily routines but fundamentally change who we are? The increasing severity of rainfall and flooding seems to be a global phenomenon, raising questions about our resilience and adaptability in…
#AgriculturalAdaptation, #ArtAndClimate, #ClimateAnxiety, #ClimateChange, #ClimateCulture, #CollectiveMemory, #CommunityInitiatives, #CulturalResilience, #DisasterPreparedness, #EnvironmentalImpact, #ExtremeWeather, #Folklore, #FoodTraditions, #HanoiFlooding, #Migration, #NatureAndCulture, #RainDances, #Resilience, #SocialIdentity -
What Does It Mean to Live Life as a Global Citizen?
To live as a global citizen is to wake up each day with a sense that the world is bigger than your backyard—and that your actions ripple far beyond what you can see. It’s not about erasing your national identity or abandoning your roots. It’s about expanding your perspective. It’s about knowing that humanity is…
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Why Do Some Countries Drive on the Left Side of the Road?
If you’ve ever landed in the UK, Japan, or Thailand and watched cars zip by on the “wrong” side of the road, you’ve likely asked yourself: Why do some countries drive on the left? It feels strange, even disorienting at first, especially if you’re used to driving on the right. But there’s a story behind…
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What Does It Mean to Be a Global Citizen Today?
In a world where borders are more digital than physical, the idea of “home” can be as broad as the planet itself. Being a global citizen doesn’t mean you give up where you’re from. It means expanding your sense of connection and responsibility to the world. At A Bus On A Dusty Road, our philosophy…
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Mindful Travel: Tips for Respecting Cultures and Communities
Travel isn’t just about where you go—it’s about how you go. In a time when overtourism is straining local communities, the environment is under pressure, and cultural misunderstandings are rampant, ethical travel isn’t just a trend—it’s a necessity. Traveling respectfully and responsibly means being aware of your impact and doing what you can to make…