Ecuador – Dancing To Sad Songs
Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano in the world is found in Ecuador. Other active volcanoes such as Sangay, Altar and Tungurahua are also found there. They are handsomely covered with permanent snowcaps on top of …
Breast development in boys – is it a problem?
Breast development in boys, also known as gynecomastia, is a common condition that usually occurs during puberty. It is caused by an imbalance of hormones, specifically an increase in estrogen or a decrease in testosterone, …
Asian Traditional Food Diary: Myan Mar (Burma)
Serving the meals and dining even in a poor man’s house in Myan Mar, as in most ancient countries in Asia, is an art. Journey with this mother-daughter team each week as they explore various …
Asian Traditional Food Diary: Tailand
The most important of all Thai crops and principal food is rice. Kin Khao, the Thai expression for “to eat” literally means, “to eat rice”. Sudchai describes his native rice as “flexible and long-lasting” but …
Vegetarianism Around The Globe: NEPAL
According to the ancient Swasthani scriptures, one day Lord Shiva searched for a perfect place where he could holiday, away from his glittering palace on Mt. Kailasa. He came to live in the forest in …
Asian Traditional Food Diary: Bangladesh
Bangladesh traditional food is originally healthy and nutritious. “Nowadays, the problem is availability, quality and quantity of food. People hardly have enough to eat.” says Rontgen. However, just as he is very sympathetic to the …
Vegetarianism Around The Globe: Philippines
At the foot of the world-famous Taal Volcano, Ka Lusing’s parents and grandparents had been born. “We were a very poor family”, Ka Lusing says humbly. Her face was bright and unpretentious. “We ate very …
Pacific Traditional Food Diary: Papua New Guinea
On the shore there were big waves breaking, lots of coconut trees. And offshore, there were many unblemished reefs and corals, very rich marine life. Hours would pass unnoticed in this little coastal village of …
Asian Traditional Food Diary: Malaysia
Rice is Malaysia’s main food product. Malaysian culture requires that people respect rice- -meaning, they must not waste it because it is their staple food. So perhaps to instill in the young children’s mind the …