To begin, I should explain the meaning of a wedding General in Russia. In old times in Russia only noble people were admitted to military
Dressed in layers for Siberian wind, stuffed into a narrow seat near the back, I watch out the window for my stop. The trolley wheels
It was our first Christmas overseas. The word “overseas” is an interesting word, isn’t it? There are only two ways to cross an ocean, physically
I remember standing by the window of our kitchen on the sixth floor of our run- down apartment building overlooking a good portion of Ulaanbaatar’s
The University of Missouri brings in a host of international graduate students to study in their specific branches of chemistry, engineering, economics and political affairs—not
Russ Trowbridge and I were waiting for the Congolese family to arrive. We’d driven out to the 24/7 filling station on the highway which also
Whether you are writing a blog post or an informational article, including dialogue will validate the dramatic nature of people’s real lives.
A trip to the dentist should always be followed by an activity that a person really wants to do. Since the clinic was just a
This world is a rough place these days, but World So Bright challenges you to discover the joys of sharing our cross-cultural experiences. Sit with me
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Ever since Lori Younker was a child, she’s been captivated by her international friendships. She is mesmerized by the power of short works to inspire true understanding of the cross-cultural experience and expands her writing skills in creative nonfiction, guiding others to do the same. These days she helps others capture their life history as well as their stories of faith.