The U.S. ambassador’s telegram was urgent, warning that hostilities were spreading quickly and Americans were in danger. The embassy decided to carry out “emergency evacuation plans at once for practically all of China.” Three days later, Jay Brownlee Davidson and his wife, Jennie, joined hundreds of other Americans who were fleeing Nanking, now called Nanjing. … Read more
In the 1990s, I bought a Neapolitan Mastiff from a breeder in Mexico City. The breeder carried around a broomstick to keep her dogs in line. When I saw that, I probably should have looked for another breeder, but I went ahead and brought Rebel home. Rebel was aggressive even as a puppy, but he … Read more
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
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