Friday, September 02th, 2011

What Che Guevara can teach student travelers

Che Street Art, Cuba “Do you know who Che Guevara is?” The TSA officer checking our boarding passes points his question and finger at my 10-year old son. It is Milo’s T-shirt that inspires this conversational interrogation. “Che Guevara was Fidel Castro’s Chief of Staff. Did you know that?” “Yes,” Milo stares at the guard. I can tell he’s intimidated… [Read Full Article]

Wednesday, January 19th, 2011

Michelle Obama Urges Students to Study Abroad

While President Obama met with Chinese leader Hu Jintao at the White House, first lady Michelle Obama used Hu's visit to encourage students to become part of the global community. "Studying in countries like China isn't only about your prospects in the global marketplace. It's not just about whether you can compete with your peers in other countries to make… [Read Full Article]

Thursday, November 04th, 2010

The Economist Just Published a New Article on Myanmar’s Election

Slowly, the Myanmar army eases its grip and an unfair and un-free poll stirs plenty of cynicism. But a political transition may be starting at last. Here's the full story via The Economist: "Myanmar's election - Slowly, the army eases its grip" Photo credit: The Economist/ Reuters [Read Full Article]

Tuesday, November 02th, 2010

Clinton Says Khmer Rouge Trials Should Continue by NYTimes.com

It is amazing to see Secretary of State Clinton visiting one of the key sites on our Cambodia itinerary. What better way to prevent genocide in the future than facing those evil moments of the past? Hillary Rodham Clinton visited a former Khmer Rouge torture house in Cambodia on Monday and urged the nation to proceed with trials of the… [Read Full Article]