When I think of real poverty, anywhere in the world, there are a few places that immediately come to mind. Some of them I never visited, such as some of the poorest countries in Africa, others I have seen but not really explored much, such as slums in Indian cities. Then there is poverty that…
Month: June 2019
It’s Not About The Country Count
As I am writing this post, I am on a few-week long trip to Central Asia. In fact, I am in a small town of Karakol in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan getting ready for a 2-day trek. It’s a fantastic region, and since it has done away with visas for citizens of most countries, it’s…