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? […]

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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 First Step
We […]

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By Debby Merickel
(This one is actually something that happened to my brother this winter: It appeared in Newsweek in 2006)

Why topping off the gas is not a good idea
On my last trip home from the West Coast to St. Paul, Minn., I found myself late and rushing to get my rental car’s tank […]

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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 […]

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