For a lifelong aviation geek like me, keeping tabs on which airport is the world’s busiest is akin to a sports junkie memorizing batting averages or some other random sports analogy that I’m loathe to make because I know almost nothing about professional sports. Not only do I know the top airports in the world […]
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The royal palace of Uukwambi sprawls on a sandy expanse far from the main road, guarded by verdant palm stands and sorghum fields. Fences made of tree trunks fortify the complex, inside which several modern structures house the living quarters and administrative offices of King and Queen Iipumbu and their court. The royal palace serves
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On this episode, I talk with Brandon Collier, American startup entrepreneur, strategic alliances professional, and overall cool brother living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Working in the corporate sector for over 8 years, he established and managed critical partnerships throughout the Americas in industries such as engineering and construction, oil and gas, telecom, finance, retail,
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“One morning, I came to this glorious place And first I saw the trees! The Truffula Trees!” — Dr. Seuss, The Lorax Namibia is known for its striking desert landscapes. What Namibia is not known for is its tropical northern zone and a distinctly wet rainy season. The North, as it is simply called, fronts
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In central Windhoek, high-rise hotels vie for the best sunset views from their rooftop bars. Universities and national institutions hold court in brightly painted German and Dutch colonial buildings. On the north side of town, buzzing Katutura, “the place where no one wants to live,” reinvents itself as the most happening spot around for grilled
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“We meet only to meet again.” — Namibian Proverb Namibia isn’t just about spectacular landscapes and exotic animals. With at least ten different ethnic groups and many more languages and dialects spread across its vast landscape, Namibia’s people represent the triumph and tragedy of the country’s history. Colonized by Germans in the 19th century and
On this episode, I talk with Faraz Arif Ansari, gifted writer and filmmaker from India who worked with several acclaimed directors in film and television since beginning his career six years ago. His recent film, Sisak, is India’s first silent queer love story. The beautiful 20-minute short film is traveling to film festivals around the
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Tropical and balmy all year round, Miami has always conjured images of surf, sand, and sun. A draw for snowbirds from around the world since the 1930s, the Magic City continuously reinvents itself as a nexus of culture, business, and even aviation. Once a major hub for iconic Pan American Airways and its flying boats,
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On this episode, I talk with Dr. Yvette McQueen, emergency medicine physician currently working as a traveling physician across the United States. She teaches healthcare providers and speaks to the general public about various health topics, and she’s an active organizer and participant in international medical missions to many countries around the world. Dr. McQueen has mixed her passions
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São Paulo is the financial and industrial engine of Brazil. Vast and exhilarating, São Paulo is one of the most underrated cities on Earth. It may at first seem like an impenetrable concrete jungle, but the city has plenty of diversions and attractions to keep you occupied, from world-class architecture, museums, and restaurants to 24-hour
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