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PANAMA | Friday, 26 Oct 2007 | Views [3879]
What truly makes a brand global? Is it that the product is available and consumed everywhere around the world, and is widely recognized globally? When we think of global brands, Coca Cola is the first that comes to mind for us... it's visually everywhere ... Read more >
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VIETNAM | Tuesday, 24 Jul 2007 | Views [1037]
Hoi An is the custom clothing factory of Vietnam. People come from all over the world with pictures and catalogs displaying the articles of designer clothing they want to have duplicated and tailor fit to their bodies. Silk and fabric shops line the ... Read more >
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CAMBODIA | Thursday, 28 Jun 2007 | Views [1079]
"Buy me, sir," calls out the young Cambodian woman from her street vendor stall. “No, buy from me,” shouts the one right next to her. We've learned that nearly 50% of the Cambodian population is age 15 or younger. It seems like that entire ... Read more >
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THAILAND | Saturday, 12 May 2007 | Views [1060]
The majority of Thais are practicing Theravada Buddhists. Everywhere you go in Bangkok, you see the yellow flags of Buddhism flying proudly. There are sections of neighborhoods and street dedicated to vendors selling Buddhist paraphernalia. My personal ... Read more >
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NEPAL | Friday, 27 Apr 2007 | Views [794]
It's always really fun to get familiar with the bargaining rituals in a new country. Initially, it can be a bit overwhelming, but once you do a few "practice" bargains, it becomes rather entertaining. One aspect that is especially humorous, is how the ... Read more >
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NEPAL | Wednesday, 11 Apr 2007 | Views [1154]
Kathmandu is the worlds largest REI knock-off warehouse. You can get it all here; North Face, Mountain Hardware, Patagonia, etc. Bags, bikes, clothing, camping gear. We really didn't need to bring anything with us - it's all here and available at rock ... Read more >
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INDIA | Wednesday, 4 Apr 2007 | Views [862]
Well, nearly a girls day out; me, Shravani, and Darrin headed into town to the local market to purchase some local handicrafts & clothing.
We've been in search of a carved, wooden Ganesha (the Hindu deity considered good luck, and the remover of ... Read more >
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