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Comment on To What Extent Is Identity Intertwined With Place? by Fern

Fern — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 02:41:08 +0000

Roberta/Mom — Interesting and thought provoking point. I find the whole “world citizen” idea to be rather ridiculous. How can any of us be citizens of the world when we have been so heavily influenced by one culture, language and education?

Comment on To What Extent Is Identity Intertwined With Place? by Roberta

Roberta — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:49:25 +0000

It seems that until recently identity was connected very much to place, but as we become more and more “citizens of the earth” that we are less and less identified with a certain place. This has led to a feeling, in my opinion, of not belonging anywhere. Maybe someday, if we discover intelligent life on other planets, being a citizen of the earth will mean something. Until then, I am proudly from California in the good ol USofA, and all that conjures up is a part of who I am.

Comment on 5 Great Non-Traditional Travel Authors by Fern

Fern — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:04:33 +0000

McLovin — It’s sort of like six degrees of separation for travel writers.

Comment on 5 Great Non-Traditional Travel Authors by McLovin

McLovin — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:03:01 +0000

Wow– GREAT resources! Who knew that Monty Python , John Steinbeck and Dickens had so much in common…!

Comment on Review of Eastward to Tartary by Robert Kaplan by Fern

Fern — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:09:02 +0000

Wisteria — If you end up reading the book, let me know what you think!

Comment on Review of Eastward to Tartary by Robert Kaplan by Wisteria

Wisteria — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:49:55 +0000

I’m glad I was able to stumble upon your blog, because this looks like a book I would read. Thanks for the review.

Comment on The Strange Names English Speakers Call Other Places by Fern

Fern — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:19:08 +0000

Lorin — Who knows?! Maybe they heard it wrong?

Comment on The Strange Names English Speakers Call Other Places by Lorin

Lorin — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:33:58 +0000

Came here from LT. Interesting topic. When I moved to Copenhagen for college, I was surprised at how different the native name for the city was from the English: København. Yeah, they’re close, but where’d the g come from?

Comment on Review of Eastward to Tartary by Robert Kaplan by Fern

Fern — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:49:40 +0000

Thanks for stopping by S.Krishna! If you end up reading the book, let me know what you think.

Comment on Review of Eastward to Tartary by Robert Kaplan by S. Krishna

S. Krishna — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:40:18 +0000

This book sounds really great! Thanks for the review!