Tracey Eaton 
Backpackers flock to Southeast Asia because it’s so affordable. “…Backpacking in Southeast Asia is very cheap compared to traveling to other parts of the world,” according to the Broke Backpacker website. “You don’t have to count your pennies and hustle at every step of the way in order to enjoy a beer at the end … Read more
After U.S. Marshals went to the D.C. Jail for an unannounced inspection, they overheard jailers warning inmates not to snitch. “The marshals overheard these warnings themselves, that there were threats being made to inmates to not … tell what was really going on to the marshals,” Senior U.S. District Court Judge Royce Lamberth said at … Read more
In May, Flagler College Prof. Jessica Veenstra and I traveled to Jordan with students as part of the Flagler Sophomore High Impact Practice, or FlagSHIP, described as “a transformative educational experience” built around the topics of citizenship, diversity and democracy. Participating students include Matthew Dutton, Faryn Heffner, Spencer Hooker, Olivia Husik, Alex Janszen, Abby Kreinheder, … Read more
Three Florida educators who lead study-abroad trips say Bulgaria is an ideal spot for students looking for some adventure and a rich learning experience. “The people are very welcoming and kind and friendly,” said Lori Lee, a historical archaeologist at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida. “The landscape is absolutely beautiful. The layers of history … Read more
A few weeks ago, I interviewed Madiha Zahir, a Florida lawyer whose family is from Afghanistan. It was fascinating to hear her story. Interview excerpts are below: People don’t realize that Afghans, they come from a very destructive and … difficult history. It’s just been a point of conflict just because of its geographic location. … Read more