Episode 32: Chris and Jerry enjoy being in the company of one of the best humans in the world, Josh Altmanshofer (who happens to be a long-time-listener, first-time-caller)! Together they meander through discussion on common misconceptions about TCKs, the pain of unexpected departures, and have some meta-deep reflections on the surprisingly monocultural nature of cross-cultural … Continue reading Monster-Trucks: The TCK of Vehicles
Pordenone, Italy https://youtu.be/pNlXzusw49M I recently flew through London’s Heathrow airport, and I happened to land on the first day of the UK’s official withdrawal from the European Union. I must admit, I didn’t necessarily feel like things felt any more British than usual… which isn’t surprising. But it made me think about the reality that … Continue reading Brexit & Zero-Sum Games
Dubai, United Arab Emirates https://youtu.be/kHV8aYRkMvk This week I am in Dubai, and one thing that I always try to make time for while in Dubai is a stop at Global Village. Global Village is a pretty large park on the outskirts of the city that recreates famous architecture, food, and even dances from various countries … Continue reading Global Village
Bahrain https://youtu.be/SxUiyv6YPZ8 I’ve just landed in Bahrain and I feel a deep sense of shame. Not at being in Bahrain, that’s pretty exciting – I feel shame for my behavior on arrival as I cleared immigration. You see I’ve been to Bahrain before, though it’s been a few years – and I am fortunate enough … Continue reading Complacency
Oregon, United States https://youtu.be/mc_XtJBxxFw We’re nearing the end of what much of Western culture considers the holiday season… and I have been on the ground, in the same country, for THIRTY-SEVEN DAYS. That’s a really long time for me. I learned a while ago that change almost always causes some degree of stress – but … Continue reading Home for the Holidays
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