Saint Pierre & Miquelon Islands Almost overnight during the 1920’s and early 30’s, Saint Pierre & Miquelon Islands experienced prosperity like never before as a prime liquor hub for much of North America which was under prohibition. France’s smallest colony was a dream come true for both bootleggers and suppliers. Due to this French government spent … More Saint Pierre & Miquelon and Russia
Life in the Falkland Islands Han and I ummed and aahed about what to do with our Christmas/summer down here. With both of us having time off from work and a bit of money in the bank we contemplated Chile but there is only one flight a week and it isn’t cheap; one of the … More Mirror Reflections – Falkland Islands & Russia
If there were ever two countries that are shrouded in mystery it would be these two. But other countries as well have their mysteries, stories, history, and much more. I introduce these two now because it’s been over a year since I started creating my Mirror Reflections series. It all began when I found two … More Mirror Reflections – Bhutan & Russia
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The Louvre Museum has 8.5 million visitors per year. This blog was viewed about 98,000 times in 2014. If it were an exhibit at the Louvre Museum, it would take about 4 days for that many people to see … More 2014 in review
Life in Somalia A galaxy of colorful animal and human sketches adorn the caves in the rocky hills of this arid wilderness in northern Somalia, home to Africa’s earliest known and most pristine rock art. But in a region ravaged by two decades of relentless civil unrest and lawlessness, the archaeological site is at risk … More Mirror Reflections – Somalia and Russia
Life in São Tomé and Príncipe Introduction of co-operative cocoa production Acting upon a request from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the French organic chocolate corporation Kaoka undertook an audit of the country’s cocoa industry around the turn of the millennium. The audit came back with promising feedback determining that “the rich genetic … More Mirror Reflections – São Tomé and Príncipe & Russia
Life in the Federal States of Micronesia A single footpath connects the homes, sometimes cutting right through someone’s front or back yard. There’s the usual one or two room concrete house with tin roof but also a traditional bamboo and palm thatch hut, with sand floor for the cooking fire and a wood platform for … More Mirror Reflections – Federal States of Micronesia & Russia
Life in Zambia The Zambian coat of arms was adopted on the 24th October 1964 when the Republic of Zambia attained its independence. This coat of arms is an adaptation of the arms of the Colony of Northern Rhodesia. Zambia Coat Arms Some people believed that the fish on the arms was a symbol of … More Mirror Reflections – Zambia & Russia
Life on Reunion Island It is the people of Réunion who add a living soul to the ‘intense isle’. It is a true melting pot and a ‘rainbow nation’ far exceeding that of South Africa. After spending some time communing with nature in the mountains or amongst the coral, take time to experience a culture … More Mirror Reflections – Reunion Island & Russia
Life in Mayotte Comoros is one of the poorest countries in the world while Mayotte, 70km away, is part of the European Union (EU) and is rich. With the economic disparity between the two islands widening, an increasing number of impoverished Comoran migrants are braving the ocean swells in search of a better life. The … More Mirror Reflections – Mayotte & Russia
Paradise in southern Greenland. Qinngua Valley between Tasermiut Life in Greenland Sarah started this blog in diary form in May 2012 to chronicle her first trip to Greenland in connection with her Master degree studies in the tourism field. The early posts tell of Sarah’s everyday life living with a host family in Nuuk, the capital city, … More Mirror Reflections – Greenland & Russia
I must admit I’m amazed that people from 184 countries have visited my blog. I only joked with my wife that I wanted to reach the entire world. Thanks everybody for your support. I hope you truly enjoy my blog. I always get the greatest pleasure sharing about the new places I’ve learned about. I’d … More Mirror Reflections – Cape Verde & Russia
Life in Papua New Guinea A CALL TO SUPPORT CULTURE CONCERN Every Papua New Guinea community has a traditional culture which is usually very unique to each other. We have about 840 different languages and our traditional cultures are almost the same number. These traditional cultures are part of our Melanesian way of life style … More Mirror Reflections – Papua New Guinea & Russia
Life in Benin The Nigerian border crossing at Seme was undoubtedly the most wearing so far. It was absolute mayhem with 80% humidity and added motorbikes (as the okadas banned in Lagos were back in full force). Police directed us through the milling hordes of vehicles and people to the first boom where blokes were … More Mirror Reflections – Benin & Russia
Life in New Caledonia It’s taken years, literally years, for me to get it. With a recent trip to New Zealand, thus leaving New Caledonia for the first time in 9 months – and with a recent study of the differences between island and mainland life – something clicked. I’m guilty. I’m guilty of projecting my … More Mirror Reflections – New Caledonia & Russia
Life in Barbados The photograph above is of the historic Morgan Lewis sugar mill, built in the early 1700s on the island of Barbados. It is one of only two intact sugar mills remaining in the Caribbean. As noted in the history of sugar (Jan. 21 post), with the rise of coffee, tea, and chocolate … More Mirror Reflections – Barbados & Russia
Life in Sierra Leone We arrived in dusty Koidu (also called Kono and Sedafu) after a 6 hour journey on terrible roads in a clapped out Jeep which managed to squeeze in 13 people and 4 people on the roof. We broke down 3 times and everyone had to get out and walk whenever there … More Mirror Reflections – Sierra Leone & Russia
Life in Nambia Fighting for a life in freedom They hold an irresistible fascination: the Wild Horses of the Namib in south-western Namibia. For centuries their origin was shrouded in mystery. Their habitat, the barren plains around Garub on the eastern fringe of the Namib Desert, is no paradise; nevertheless they have managed to adapt … More Mirror Reflections – Nambia & Russia
Mirror Reflections I see this Mirror Reflection as probably one of the most important ones that I’ve done. As I did my research I was hoping that I would find what I found. They really are like brother and sister, it becomes very obvious when you start looking at their histories. I thought it would … More Mirror Reflections – Ukraine & Russia
Photo by Steve McCurry Life in Sri Lanka It is early in the morning, around 5:30 am, and the sun is about to rise. Though a cool pre-monsoon breeze is blowing, the sun will be beating down mercilessly by midday. The stilt fishermen of Kathaluwa have already assumed their lofty positions, balancing two metres above … More Mirror Reflections – Sri Lanka & Russia
Wild grapes have grown in the southern Russia since time immortal. It was during these ancient times the first signs of viticulture and cultivation were founded. The grapes quickly adapted to these climates and the beginnings of trade began with Greece. Side note: Did you know that grapes can be found on every continent except … More Mirror Reflections – Georgia & Russia
Photo by R. Butler Shamanism in Suriname MEDICINAL PLANTS Plants have broader uses than as just food and a genetic reservoir. Increasingly, rainforest plants, and to a lesser extent rainforest animals, are the source of compounds useful for medicinal purposes. The rainforest has been called the ultimate chemical laboratory with each rainforest species experimenting with … More Mirror Reflections – Suriname & Russia
The Parallel lives of Franklin and Lomonosov Both were “Renaissance men” of the 18th century If there were ever to men who lead parallel lives it would be these two. Before a couple of months ago I had never heard of Mikhail Lomonosov. I’m sure that in the academic circles he is well know but … More Mirror Reflections – Lomonosov and Franklin
Life in Bailiwick of Guernsey The Islands’ unique geographical position sets the scene for a fascinating heritage. With evidence dating from Neolithic times, the island has been pivotal in battles between the UK and France as well as being an important port for international imports into the UK. Guernsey’s recent history saw its unique position … More Mirror Reflections – Bailiwick of Guernsey & Sevastopol, Ukraine
National gallery of Armenia Life in Armenia Interesting Facts About Armenia About 10% of the population live below the international poverty line. This means they earn less that US$1.25 per day. Armenia is a ‘landlocked’ country. It is bordered by Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Iran and Nakhchivan. Wrestling, weightlifting, judo, chess and boxing are the most … More Mirror Reflections – Armenia & Russia
Warriors These are warriors dressed for battle or dance, displaying a variety of handheld clubs, i-wau. Attention is drawn here to the boar’s tusk ornaments, bati ni vuaka, worn by the men on the left, the form of the sash worn by three of the men, and the skirts, likuvau, made from pleated lengths of … More Mirror Reflections – Fiji & Russia
Wodaabe woman Life in Sudan “Facial scarification” serves both as a means of establishing tribal identity and a way to enhance physical beauty. The curved pattern of cow horns on the forehead of this serene woman indicates that she is from a cattle-herding family and comes from a gentle and more fertile part of Afar … More Mirror Reflections – Sudan & Russia
Life in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Caribbean Literature What is Caribbean Literature? What gives it its “Caribbean-ness” and distinguishes it from other literatures? I imagine that these questions have been discussed, quietly contemplated, and even bitterly argued during the last 50 years or so, particularly around the time of the emergences of literature from … More Mirror Reflections – Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
I was pleased to see Bermuda come on the radar so to speak. When we think of mysteries we often think of these two very different places. It is a honor to be able to promote the thoughts of other bloggers no matter what they may be sharing with their readers. The gentleman who wrote … More Mirror Reflections – Bermuda & Russia
Life In Tunisia Few countries have been transformed in the past 18 months as much as Tunisia. TEARN (Tunisian Education And Resource Network), under the guidance of president and Global Education Conference keynoter Héla Nafti, has also transformed itself, becoming one of the first post-revolution education NGOs in the country. A pioneer of K-12 online … More Mirror Reflections – Tunisia & Russia
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