Cultural frameworks function as the backbone of society, formulating the social hierarchies that command our daily lives. These invisible lattices determine who holds power and who follows, dictating the expressions of dominance and subordination through societal norms. Globalization, with its worldwide reach, redefines these power dynamics, challenging traditional boundaries and nurturing new cultural identities. This…
I recently wrote a book titled A Bus On A Dusty Road—Life Lessons Learned From Asia. In it, I told stories about what I have learned and discovered through my many travel adventures and how travel has changed my life and perspective. In my latest endeavor, “Potholes Along Dusty Roads: Life Lessons Learned From Failure,”…
I recently traveled from the United States back to Hanoi, Vietnam, and marveled at the diverse crowd of international travelers on my flight. This starkly contrasted with the quieter days of travel during the COVID-19 pandemic when the skies and airports were nearly empty. Today, the resurgence of global travel is evident, with people from…