Field Notes

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Essays and articles from EA’s network of world travelers

Biking Beijing
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Biking Beijing

If you would have told me, soon after I arrived in Beijing, that I’d ride a bike through the streets of China’s capital during rush-hour, I would’ve asked you what…
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I Did Not Have Much Time for Fun
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I Did Not Have Much Time for Fun

One evening late last year, my husband, our three teen children and I found ourselves trudging up a mountain of sand in remote Egypt led by a local man named…
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Shark
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Trouble in Quito

In July 2021, I was happily commuting into central London, spending my days complaining about all the tourists, the crowded tube, and the ever-increasing cost of a glass of wine. 
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To Canada, With Love
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To Canada, With Love

Happy Canada Day to all our Canadian readers! And their loved ones. As you know, I tend not to shy away from pointing out Canada’s faults. But as much as…
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Want a €3 house in Italy?
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Want a €3 house in Italy?

Yes, you read that right! This innovative housing scheme first made the news in 2019 and again in 2021. Now, it’s back! Is Italy on your destination wish-list? Then you…
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PUSH – The Love Motels of Panama
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PUSH – The Love Motels of Panama

“Push” is the slang in Panama for a ‘push button’ motel, also known as a love motel. I drove by several of these since coming to Panama, thinking they were…
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