Tibet: A Traveler’s Paradox.
By Debby Merickel Besides the philosophical, ethical or political considerations concerning China’s annexation of this region, there is also the harsh reality of climate and geography. Lhasa, the former capital, takes all of your senses at least one step beyond comfort. Is it a region you really want to visit? The altitude will choke you [...]
Travel Karma: What Goes Around, Comes Around.
By Debby Merickel Who is Mr. Renner He was at once alone and everyone’s friend. It had been over 80 years since he visited the country of his birth, Sweden. He had no memories of this place as he left before his first birthday; however, it was his mission to visit before he died. The [...]
Traveling Alone, Sleeping with Strangers
By Debby Merickel Sometimes, when traveling, I find myself spending the night in a small room with someone I have never met before. What is the proper etiquette for such occasions as these? Certainly one should still brush one’s teeth before retiring but what about lights out, attire, and concerns about snoring, toilet excursions and [...]
