by Admin | Sep 14, 2016 | International
Challenging ourselves is how we grow as people, an idea that most people, even if they don’t embrace it in their personal lives, have most likely heard. Keeping ourselves mentally stimulated helps us to be more creative, more productive, and helps keep our minds sharp...
by Admin | Sep 12, 2016 | International, Politics
Photo: Kamira / Shutterstock.com American-Cuban relations have never been particularly healthy, but they took a serious downturn during the Cold War, resulting in a trade embargo that still exists, and which continues to prevent Americans from visiting the island...
by Admin | Sep 9, 2016 | Art & Culture, International
Photo: Perfect Lazybones / Shutterstock.com After the fall of the Khmer Empire, Cambodia stagnated, mired in warfare and political intrigue. In the 19th century, there was struggle with Vietnam: Cambodia appealed to Thailand for help while Siam and Vietnam struggled...
by Admin | Sep 7, 2016 | Art & Culture, International
The Khmer Empire began in 802 with Jayavarman II, who declared himself a God-King. The Khmer Empire flourished until the 15th century. It was during this time that the Angkor complex was built. At its peak, the Khmer Empire covered much of modern day Cambodia,...
by Admin | Sep 5, 2016 | International
Packing for international travel requires some forethought and creativity. Photo: Shutterstock When traveling, everyone seems to find that they bring more than they need. Nowhere is this more tempting when traveling internationally, but traveling light is really your...
