Panama drew international attention when it was discovered to be the thinnest land mass between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. A canal here could save traders the arduous 8,000 mile (12,875 km) journey around South America. And so the mission began. The French gave it a shot for 9 years, but gave up after they …
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Jan 23
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina has emerged from its tragic recent history with an eye for the future, yet it remains a complex and diverse country. Although it is a country of only 4 million people, it has over 80 political parties and 3 presidents representing each of the major ethnic groups – Bosniaks (Mulsims), Croats (Catholics) …
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Oct 21
Uganda
There was an optimistic buzz in Kampala unlike I have seen in many countries. I spent time with some exciting entrepreneurial incubators – organizations such as FinAfrica and Mara Launchpad that support and fund start-ups, and the Grameen Foundation’s mobile app lab, which builds smart phone applications that address critical healthcare, education and financial …
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Sep 17
Mozambique
Mozambique is one of Africa’s last frontiers. While it can be quite difficult and very time consuming to make your way up the 1,500 miles of coastline, it is well worth it if one has the patience and the perseverance to travel through this long and undeveloped country. I started in Maputo, the country’s …
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Sep 07
Ireland
It was a dark, rainy day in Dublin and I decided to take shelter in a small pub. With a pint of Guinness in hand, I listened to an old, Irish man play his guitar and sing folk songs about Ireland’s beautiful country side, fight for independence and love of drinking while the entire …
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