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Epupa Falls: The Gem of Namibia’s Kunene Region
If I had not known any better, I would have thought that Opuwo was the last town one reached before falling off the edge of the world. And yet, as we drove past Opuwo toward the spectacular Epupa Falls, the…
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Journey to Northern Namibia: Beyond the Red Line
On January 6th, I crammed into a bus with the other WorldTeach volunteers and braced myself for an eight hour journey to Omungwelume, Namibia, where we would have our week-long teaching practicum. The drive took us through various, contrasting terrains—from…
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Discovering Windhoek: The Capital of Namibia
Windhoek is Namibia’s international gateway, its largest city and its political and financial hub. It is the sort of place where manicured lawns and well-kept streets belie the stereotypes of Africa that the media has so successfully promoted. It is…
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Night Hike in Monti Sibillini National Park
In local legend, Italy’s Monti Sibillini National Park is a place of both mythical and historical importance. It is where the body of Pontius Pilate, the man who authorized Jesus’ execution, was allegedly disposed of after he was sentenced to…
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Retracing my Family Roots in Campo di Giove
With each trip to Italy, I meet family members I never knew existed. Then, I meet family of those family members and family of the families of my family. In truth, I have never been good at keeping track of…
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Visiting the Reggia di Caserta in Italy
I assume that most people have heard of Versailles. The monumental 17th century palace is among the most renowned royal residences in the world. It draws upwards of 15 million annual visitors and is a mainstay of Paris itineraries. But…
