Travel News: French Government Ups Security After Attacks on Jewish Community
The French government has vowed to protect the nation’s Jewish community after a wave of anti-semetic violence and agitation by Islamists. Read more at Travora.com.
War and Peace in the Basque Country
Thirty Basque men, women, children and seniors stand in the rain silently, forming a long human chain in front of the Kursaal Building in San Sebastian. The modern, stylish building stands triumphantly over the beach and the old town, a physical symbol of the Basque people’s opening their doors to the world and a peaceful … Continue reading
A Strange Introduction – Yala Province, Thailand
The train started with a lurch, then slowly gained speed as the soldiers in my cabin gripped their M-16 assault rifles, stuck their head out the windows, and scanned the horizon for trouble. I was in the southern Thai province of Yala, where a Muslim uprising has been simmering for decades. Of all the places … Continue reading
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