Biodiversity Poverty Tourism
September 27 is World Tourism Day. It is the day when nations around the world observe the importance of tourism in our economies and its social impact on our culture and environment. This year’s theme ...
expectations
Maid to Last
What makes a good foreign domestic helper? She must be willing to accept the fact that she is here to serve the family who employed her and not the other way around. Having recently changed ...
Managing Perfection
It is amazing how many life lessons can be learnt just by observing the young and innocent. My son was pestering me to help him draw a picture of his favorite Autobots – a new ...
Leaving Paris for home
I put my basic French to good use today when the the grouchy and old fashioned innkeeper initially overcharged us for our stay at Hotel de la Loire. The hotel itself is a pretty and cozy place located ...