How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization
Author: Franklin Foer
Who knew you could learn so much about globalization, economics and politics from soccer? Great read.
Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
Author: Julia Cameron
One possible path to re-discovering the creativity you never knew you had.
Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies, New Edition
Author: Jared Diamond
An admirable crack at explaining why the world is the way it is by way of an anthropological macro-history. This book probably comes up the most in conversation as we travel.
The Cathedral Within: Transforming Your Life by Giving Something Back
Author: Bill Shore
Inspiring profiles of social entrepreneurs and projects we all can learn from and hopefully replicate to give back to community.
Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Made a Nation
Author: John Carlin
Although the storyline is built around the South African rugby team and the 1995 World Cup, this book is more about Nelson Mandela and how he was able to unite a divided country. Inspiring.
Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Capetown
Author: Paul Theroux
The author re-visits Africa and re-assesses the place he once knew... and judges it once and for all. Well written, poignant observations of the thumbprints left by career politicians, aid workers, and everyday people.
Outliers: The Story of Success
Author: Malcolm Gladwell
A look at the internal and external factors of how extraordinary people got to be, well, extraordinary. One of those books that challenges assumptions and makes you think differently.
Shantaram: A Novel
Author: Gregory David Roberts
Administering first aid in a Bombay slum, selling fake passports and running guns to the Mujahideen in Afghanistan. Technically a novel, but closely linked to the Author's own experiences. Fantastic read.
Thanksgiving is our favorite American holiday and favorite American meal, hands down.
Last year we enjoyed Thanksgiving with expats from around the world in Beijing, China. This year we share Thanksgiving dinner with family in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
We wonder: where will we find ourselves at this time next year?
No matter where you are, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!
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November 28th, 2008 at 11:14 am
Happy Thanksgiving,
Looks like you had a great holiday feast.
If I were you, I’d be very cautious in writing the food review. Relatives can be touchy about their recipes. (just kidding).
We had a great day with family. Ate way too much, but it was all so good.
November 28th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
Hi Daniel,
The photo look excellent, The kitchen is looking great.
Thanks for posting.
Patricia
November 29th, 2008 at 12:05 am
Plenty of good Prague memories of Thanksgiving, that’s for sure! Hope you had a great day. xoxox Nicole & Chip
November 29th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
that is way cool!
November 30th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
@Pete: It was a terrific holiday feast, in all aspects. No food review for this meal, but it was impressive…including my niece’s sweet potato casserole. By the way, isn’t over-eating on Thanksgiving is mandatory?
@Culinary: Thank you. I’ve always admired my parents’ country kitchen, but looking at it through a fisheye lens and seeing the final image in the correct light really struck me.
@Nicole and Chip: Great memories of Thanksgiving in Prague (and Munich, too). We had a great day…hope you did, too!
@Maui: Thanks!
December 2nd, 2008 at 10:59 pm
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving, Dan. I’m looking forward to following your next adventure!!
Best,Tim
December 4th, 2008 at 12:30 am
Glad to hear you had a good Thanksgiving! It sounds like you literally had the best of both worlds. The life of a traveler/ex-pat – the best part is wondering where you’ll be at this time next year!
December 4th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Glad you had such a great thanksgiving…I knew b/c you were rubbing in all the American treats you were having. What did you have at home that you missed the most while traveling?
December 8th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
@Tim: In a way, we’ll be involving our readers in our next adventure…or as least the direction of it. More later on that. In the meantime, we’ll continue to write about adventures in places like Burma, India…and Scranton.
@Lori: When we started looking at 5 years on the road, it made sense to come for a visit in the middle of it all. And no better time than the holidays.
@Yankee: Good question. The short answer: deli sandwiches and real Mexican food. For a longer answer in the context of our travels in Central Asia, check out Dreaming of Dinner.