Oman: The Call of Desert Sand

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Italian-American Journalist Donatella Lorch, a former New York Times correspondent based in Peshawar, Nairobi and New York, writes a regular column, Tangled Journeys, from her current home in Katmandu. She recounts here her family's...

Cormatin: A Step into French History

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In this piece by Janet Hill, The Essential Edge looks at Burgundy. CLUNY, France -- I think I was one of those kids who always day-dreamed about living in a castle one day. You know...

Guide to Working and Living Abroad: Staying Sane and Odd Things to Pack

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This blog by Valerie Oliphant was first posted on the Peace and Conflict Development Network (PCDN) site with useful hints on how to operate abroad. It was re-published by The Essential Edge 14 June,...

Don’t waste that weekend: 10 rules for fabulous day trips

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A friend once defined the perfect outing as one that includes natural beauty, culture, fun and family. So why be afraid of doing anything out of the ordinary? Why spend the weekend paying bills...