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Date: 31st May 2012
thank you
i have read most of your articles and really loved the way you describe our nepal , yes am a nepali too but did my schooling in india , your articles reminds me more of SAMRAT UPADHIYA'S ARRESTING GOD IN KATHMANDU , its got alot of short stories and they are all as beautiful as your articles, where are you these days , do write to me sometimes would love to hear from you , reading your articles am sure your a humble , sweet and more over beautiful person , god bless
From Blog: i miss my man
thank you
i have read most of your articles and really loved the way you describe our nepal , yes am a nepali too but did my schooling in india , your articles reminds me more of SAMRAT UPADHIYA'S ARRESTING GOD IN KATHMANDU , its got alot of short stories and they are all as beautiful as your articles, where are you these days , do write to me sometimes would love to hear from you , reading your articles am sure your a humble , sweet and more over beautiful person , god bless
From Blog: i miss my man
Date: 13th February 2012
Great
I feel great to get all these information about Kathmandu, the part which I have never seen or been....amazed, got mixed feelings. send me ur ID so we can communicate each other and more information as well..If u r in Kathmandu..please let me know so we can discuss more things about Kathmandu...thanx
From Blog: a night at the strip club
Great
I feel great to get all these information about Kathmandu, the part which I have never seen or been....amazed, got mixed feelings. send me ur ID so we can communicate each other and more information as well..If u r in Kathmandu..please let me know so we can discuss more things about Kathmandu...thanx
From Blog: a night at the strip club
Date: 3rd February 2012
God never wastes a hurt
Wow Michelle, after how long we've known each other, I feel like I just learned a decade more about you! I'm happy for you that your enlightenment is leading you onto bigger and better things! I now understand even more why you are passionate about the things you are passionate about. It's obvious that you are exactly where you are supposed to be. I'm proud to call you a friend! Keep leading the charge!
From Blog: feeling happier for me
God never wastes a hurt
Wow Michelle, after how long we've known each other, I feel like I just learned a decade more about you! I'm happy for you that your enlightenment is leading you onto bigger and better things! I now understand even more why you are passionate about the things you are passionate about. It's obvious that you are exactly where you are supposed to be. I'm proud to call you a friend! Keep leading the charge!
From Blog: feeling happier for me
Date: 6th February 2012
thanks, dylan! i had a habit of keeping all of those things hidden out of embarrassment, but it's been a relief to be more open about it. and it's been wonderful to have you as a friend for all of these years!
From Blog: feeling happier for me
thanks, dylan! i had a habit of keeping all of those things hidden out of embarrassment, but it's been a relief to be more open about it. and it's been wonderful to have you as a friend for all of these years!
From Blog: feeling happier for me
Date: 18th October 2011
never n ever
hip hop is not dead and never dead in tz cs we have talented musician especially KIKOSI CHA MIZINGA who they spread message directly thru HIP HOP.KIP IT UP
From Blog: Hip hop is not dead in Tanzania
never n ever
hip hop is not dead and never dead in tz cs we have talented musician especially KIKOSI CHA MIZINGA who they spread message directly thru HIP HOP.KIP IT UP
From Blog: Hip hop is not dead in Tanzania
Date: 24th July 2011
I say welcome to Nepal
I read your blog about your experience of how the dance bar or dance club are making good money using young girls .well!! you must already have an answer to this .don't ya ?? If you ask me it's the best feeling to be called a Nepali & the proudest moment when the world knows Nepal as the country of Mount.Everest but there are many things that needs to be settled here before our every question can be raised & answered.As for now their is no one to listen to any sensitive issue.Keep up your good work !!
From Blog: a night at the strip club
I say welcome to Nepal
I read your blog about your experience of how the dance bar or dance club are making good money using young girls .well!! you must already have an answer to this .don't ya ?? If you ask me it's the best feeling to be called a Nepali & the proudest moment when the world knows Nepal as the country of Mount.Everest but there are many things that needs to be settled here before our every question can be raised & answered.As for now their is no one to listen to any sensitive issue.Keep up your good work !!
From Blog: a night at the strip club
Date: 17th April 2011
:)
Really enjoyed reading this! You're a wonderful writer.
:)
Really enjoyed reading this! You're a wonderful writer.
Date: 6th April 2011
hi michelle , i have read your blog and found it to be very interesting . i am also an expat in Dar and gives a lot of insight of sex in tzn . please do update on your further studies . thnx .
From Blog: sex and the hot city
hi michelle , i have read your blog and found it to be very interesting . i am also an expat in Dar and gives a lot of insight of sex in tzn . please do update on your further studies . thnx .
From Blog: sex and the hot city
Date: 1st April 2011
A taste of Tanzania
Hi Michelle, great observation there about Tanzania. Shall I say I am ashamed, sorry and or sad to hear the sex workers story? I am Tanzanian born and bred but left the country 11 years ago to study abroad , I have seen and heard of prostitution but I didn't think it was that bad! I have recently been thinking of going back home, but before I make my mind completely I have to do a lot of research on how life is nowadays, posibilities of getting a good job and all, I hope with my experiences abroad and all it shouldn't be hard, I don't know! I can only try. I am 32 and single and going back home single means of course go out and meet people and hopefully meet the right guy but I'd hate to think that you go to a club or pub and there are women out there selling themselves right infront of your eye like that and would hate to think since I was single obviously won't be alone in a club but chances are men would look at you thinking you are just one of them - I am talking about places like Q bar - I never knew there was such a place to begin with. I would have a different motive i.e go out have fun with friends if a good, DECENT and around similar age man comes along great if not it's great too... but I would mainly want to going out, have fun and enjoy a drink and dance a night away. It's sad to see men at that age behaving like dogs using poor women like that, at the same time I do understand that life in Tanzania is hard but there's always a way , these women are also looking for quick money they don't want to work hard, I know a lot of young women who have done well for themselves but they had to work really hard to make it, sure everybody works hard but unfortunately you probably would have to work harder in countries like Tanzania isn't that better than selling yourself? what about all the diseases like HIV and stuff? people are dying everyday over this and to actually think I'd be puttiing my dating life at risk for possibly dating a man who has been out with a prostitute is absurd! I can blame lack of education to many of these women but these men I would imagine them to be well educated not necessary all of them but majority are and they should know not to encourage these women, if non of these men offered to pay for it, these women would be discouraged and probably would never come back. I guess I have a lot to learn before I completely decide to make a move or perhaps I should go back already in a relationship but unfortunately It's not like I cant just go buy that ' someone' like buying a nice top from a clothing store :( if it was that simple I'd probably do that to avoid the disappointment. Thanks for the post and all the best in Tanzania :) Keyla.
From Blog: a taste of Tanzania
A taste of Tanzania
Hi Michelle, great observation there about Tanzania. Shall I say I am ashamed, sorry and or sad to hear the sex workers story? I am Tanzanian born and bred but left the country 11 years ago to study abroad , I have seen and heard of prostitution but I didn't think it was that bad! I have recently been thinking of going back home, but before I make my mind completely I have to do a lot of research on how life is nowadays, posibilities of getting a good job and all, I hope with my experiences abroad and all it shouldn't be hard, I don't know! I can only try. I am 32 and single and going back home single means of course go out and meet people and hopefully meet the right guy but I'd hate to think that you go to a club or pub and there are women out there selling themselves right infront of your eye like that and would hate to think since I was single obviously won't be alone in a club but chances are men would look at you thinking you are just one of them - I am talking about places like Q bar - I never knew there was such a place to begin with. I would have a different motive i.e go out have fun with friends if a good, DECENT and around similar age man comes along great if not it's great too... but I would mainly want to going out, have fun and enjoy a drink and dance a night away. It's sad to see men at that age behaving like dogs using poor women like that, at the same time I do understand that life in Tanzania is hard but there's always a way , these women are also looking for quick money they don't want to work hard, I know a lot of young women who have done well for themselves but they had to work really hard to make it, sure everybody works hard but unfortunately you probably would have to work harder in countries like Tanzania isn't that better than selling yourself? what about all the diseases like HIV and stuff? people are dying everyday over this and to actually think I'd be puttiing my dating life at risk for possibly dating a man who has been out with a prostitute is absurd! I can blame lack of education to many of these women but these men I would imagine them to be well educated not necessary all of them but majority are and they should know not to encourage these women, if non of these men offered to pay for it, these women would be discouraged and probably would never come back. I guess I have a lot to learn before I completely decide to make a move or perhaps I should go back already in a relationship but unfortunately It's not like I cant just go buy that ' someone' like buying a nice top from a clothing store :( if it was that simple I'd probably do that to avoid the disappointment. Thanks for the post and all the best in Tanzania :) Keyla.
From Blog: a taste of Tanzania
Date: 26th March 2011
Interesting Journal
I am Tanzanian living in Japan. i enjoy reading your journal and about my city, Dar. Best wishes for your research and let me know if you need any help. Take care. Max
From Blog: a taste of Tanzania
Interesting Journal
I am Tanzanian living in Japan. i enjoy reading your journal and about my city, Dar. Best wishes for your research and let me know if you need any help. Take care. Max
From Blog: a taste of Tanzania
Date: 18th January 2011
rediculous
It is clear that youre a homosexual. Perhaps you do not know it yet. If youre into women, than realize it and act on it. Nobody will judge you for it. However, there is no need to say youre doing research. By your writing it is quite clear that this is not the case.
From Blog: a night at the strip club, part deux
rediculous
It is clear that youre a homosexual. Perhaps you do not know it yet. If youre into women, than realize it and act on it. Nobody will judge you for it. However, there is no need to say youre doing research. By your writing it is quite clear that this is not the case.
From Blog: a night at the strip club, part deux
Date: 30th December 2010
Travel with safety
Aha.... I have one Nepali friend and he is going to visit his hometown by the end of the upcoming march and I am going along with him too. I have made all the necessary arrangements including airlines tickets, Travel Insurance package, travel cheque, cameras and everything else. But can you pre-list me the places which I shouldn't miss to visit while my tour to Nepal. Apart from this am I permitted to stay there extending visa if I wish to stay furthermore?
From Blog: a night at the strip club
Travel with safety
Aha.... I have one Nepali friend and he is going to visit his hometown by the end of the upcoming march and I am going along with him too. I have made all the necessary arrangements including airlines tickets, Travel Insurance package, travel cheque, cameras and everything else. But can you pre-list me the places which I shouldn't miss to visit while my tour to Nepal. Apart from this am I permitted to stay there extending visa if I wish to stay furthermore?
From Blog: a night at the strip club
Date: 14th November 2010
Nepal: My realisation
I was in Kathmandu,Pokhara, Butwal, Sanauli and Lumbini. During my 15 days stay in Nepal my realisation has been that regarding sex entertainment Kathmandu is like any other tourist well known spots. It is not that all girls and women are slutty or can be easily available. They are available to them who are interested in them. May it be that to an interested client there is a little more options and outlets available in Nepal because night club and bar signs are freely used in Nepal to hide the explicity of sex trade. It was all along there but after the maoists upsurge sex trade has received special impetus. Entrie law and order has gone in the hands of the youg communist league activists. Most of them are extortionists, drunk and made the bars, night club, strip tease shows, massage parlours as their easy target to earn money. They encourage operators of the clubs, bars and brothel to make more business. Since they are in the ruling bloc the operators too have been using them to ward off police raids. "The poor girls are in a soup", said a teacher of school in Pokhara. " The poor girls who are sold to the brothels across the border are exploited by the brothel owners and now if they work within the country they are being exploited by the communists".
From Blog: a night at the strip club
Nepal: My realisation
I was in Kathmandu,Pokhara, Butwal, Sanauli and Lumbini. During my 15 days stay in Nepal my realisation has been that regarding sex entertainment Kathmandu is like any other tourist well known spots. It is not that all girls and women are slutty or can be easily available. They are available to them who are interested in them. May it be that to an interested client there is a little more options and outlets available in Nepal because night club and bar signs are freely used in Nepal to hide the explicity of sex trade. It was all along there but after the maoists upsurge sex trade has received special impetus. Entrie law and order has gone in the hands of the youg communist league activists. Most of them are extortionists, drunk and made the bars, night club, strip tease shows, massage parlours as their easy target to earn money. They encourage operators of the clubs, bars and brothel to make more business. Since they are in the ruling bloc the operators too have been using them to ward off police raids. "The poor girls are in a soup", said a teacher of school in Pokhara. " The poor girls who are sold to the brothels across the border are exploited by the brothel owners and now if they work within the country they are being exploited by the communists".
From Blog: a night at the strip club
Date: 28th October 2010
The "Are you married, do you have kids, and why wasn't your Husband with you" question seems to be common to both Africa and South East Asia. While you were in Nepal this question popped up a lot in your post and appeared in your South Africa post as well. Are you finding that this is just a common theme with under developed countries? Usually in the U.S. is and maybe Canada and Europe it's more where are you from.
From Blog: building a Tanzanian social life
The "Are you married, do you have kids, and why wasn't your Husband with you" question seems to be common to both Africa and South East Asia. While you were in Nepal this question popped up a lot in your post and appeared in your South Africa post as well. Are you finding that this is just a common theme with under developed countries? Usually in the U.S. is and maybe Canada and Europe it's more where are you from.
From Blog: building a Tanzanian social life
Date: 11th October 2010
First Clue to that 10%
Michelle, since you said your room smelled like insecticide that might be one reason the other 10% that you're studying for your research project, might not want their house sprayed. Also the whole communing with nature may be another factor.
From Blog: arrival on the east african coast
First Clue to that 10%
Michelle, since you said your room smelled like insecticide that might be one reason the other 10% that you're studying for your research project, might not want their house sprayed. Also the whole communing with nature may be another factor.
From Blog: arrival on the east african coast
Date: 4th October 2010
my dream life too for Nepal
Hi MK, i am a Chinese from South Asia. it's so nice to read your life's in Nepal here.... I have been to Nepal long time ago, i stay for arround 2 months there in Katmandu. i love all my Nepali friends there as they all are so pure & kind. I found "Samjana" as my Nepali name from a English to Nepali dictionary which i use it as remembering of the wonderful Memory in Nepal & my soul's plan. Now i am planning to go back to Nepal & live a long life there... may be think to continue to open a Chinese Learning Centre like what am doing here now & possible to get the business visa. Samjana
From Blog: relaxing into a Nepali lifestyle
my dream life too for Nepal
Hi MK, i am a Chinese from South Asia. it's so nice to read your life's in Nepal here.... I have been to Nepal long time ago, i stay for arround 2 months there in Katmandu. i love all my Nepali friends there as they all are so pure & kind. I found "Samjana" as my Nepali name from a English to Nepali dictionary which i use it as remembering of the wonderful Memory in Nepal & my soul's plan. Now i am planning to go back to Nepal & live a long life there... may be think to continue to open a Chinese Learning Centre like what am doing here now & possible to get the business visa. Samjana
From Blog: relaxing into a Nepali lifestyle
Date: 6th July 2010
Katmandu visit
I plan to go to Katmandu. What are the areas where I can get nice and safe entertainment. Can you name some good clubs where nice joints and companions are available.
From Blog: a night at the strip club
Katmandu visit
I plan to go to Katmandu. What are the areas where I can get nice and safe entertainment. Can you name some good clubs where nice joints and companions are available.
From Blog: a night at the strip club
Date: 21st January 2010
I loved Bangkok too
I had a great time in Bangkok too, I can't wait to take my family back there. On the other hand I had a great time there on my own too (no I didn't get up to anything naughty) Traveling on your own allows you to do whatever you want when you want. This can be great no-matter how aligned you may be with your traveling companion.
From Blog: i love bangkok
I loved Bangkok too
I had a great time in Bangkok too, I can't wait to take my family back there. On the other hand I had a great time there on my own too (no I didn't get up to anything naughty) Traveling on your own allows you to do whatever you want when you want. This can be great no-matter how aligned you may be with your traveling companion.
From Blog: i love bangkok
Date: 30th November 2009
Bad but not that bad
The village is some what dead specially now that the economy has gone south but if you do your research yes you can find some decent food at la Parguera. A small joint called El Cayo at the end of town serves only lunch as well as Agua Azul. For breakfast you are indeed in trouble now that the local supermarket has closed along with many business due to the new town ordinance which have become wide spread under the new political party with is spear heading a USA only option as the next political alternative to being saved. Most healthy food locations are out of the way in the mountains, Mayaguez, and Rincon. If you travel to the town of Lajas you will find a few panaderias which have good cheap breakfast. As for diving, West divers and Taino divers in Rincon are excellent dive groups. Do your home work before heading south; plenty of web sites about laParguera. Good luck to all on your next adventure
From Blog: adventures with fried food
Bad but not that bad
The village is some what dead specially now that the economy has gone south but if you do your research yes you can find some decent food at la Parguera. A small joint called El Cayo at the end of town serves only lunch as well as Agua Azul. For breakfast you are indeed in trouble now that the local supermarket has closed along with many business due to the new town ordinance which have become wide spread under the new political party with is spear heading a USA only option as the next political alternative to being saved. Most healthy food locations are out of the way in the mountains, Mayaguez, and Rincon. If you travel to the town of Lajas you will find a few panaderias which have good cheap breakfast. As for diving, West divers and Taino divers in Rincon are excellent dive groups. Do your home work before heading south; plenty of web sites about laParguera. Good luck to all on your next adventure
From Blog: adventures with fried food
Date: 27th November 2009
Ciao
HI Michelle, I remember being in Old San Juan and going to a restaurant that was there forever. Maybe it still is. If you are looking for a really great country to explore, I would recommend you try Costa Rica next time you ant to go south of the border. It's windy, chilly and raining here so enjoy the sun and sea. Nick is home, very happy at Drew and life is good. Best to you for a belated Thanksgiving. Carolyn
From Blog: thankful for a view of the caribbean
Ciao
HI Michelle, I remember being in Old San Juan and going to a restaurant that was there forever. Maybe it still is. If you are looking for a really great country to explore, I would recommend you try Costa Rica next time you ant to go south of the border. It's windy, chilly and raining here so enjoy the sun and sea. Nick is home, very happy at Drew and life is good. Best to you for a belated Thanksgiving. Carolyn
From Blog: thankful for a view of the caribbean
Date: 27th November 2009
great attitude
I am so happy to finally find a travel journal with some incite into what a real adventure experience is like. I am headed down to puerto rico in december and plan on camping, staying in a hostel in rincon (the only hostel on the island as far as i can tell), and maybe a couple nights in a guest house if i can afford it. I am looking forward to your next entries! I hope things get better for you and you find some buried treasure or atleast a really good organic food shop
From Blog: thankful for a view of the caribbean
great attitude
I am so happy to finally find a travel journal with some incite into what a real adventure experience is like. I am headed down to puerto rico in december and plan on camping, staying in a hostel in rincon (the only hostel on the island as far as i can tell), and maybe a couple nights in a guest house if i can afford it. I am looking forward to your next entries! I hope things get better for you and you find some buried treasure or atleast a really good organic food shop
From Blog: thankful for a view of the caribbean
Date: 24th November 2009
Time to make it a state!
Sounds like P.R. is ready to join the U.S.! I say let Sarah or G.W. Bush run it. They both need something to keep them occupied and challenged.
From Blog: adventures with fried food
Time to make it a state!
Sounds like P.R. is ready to join the U.S.! I say let Sarah or G.W. Bush run it. They both need something to keep them occupied and challenged.
From Blog: adventures with fried food
Date: 24th November 2009
i want to go for this trip.
i want to go for nepal tour . and there enjoy the life.
From Blog: a night at the strip club
i want to go for this trip.
i want to go for nepal tour . and there enjoy the life.
From Blog: a night at the strip club
Date: 22nd November 2009
AHHH MANE!!
You go, girl! You & Ken have lots of fun!
From Blog: a puerto rican adventure
AHHH MANE!!
You go, girl! You & Ken have lots of fun!
From Blog: a puerto rican adventure
Abere
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Your focus was mainly on bad experiances
You have tried to express what you are facing here in Ethiopia. I know life in Ethiopia will be difficult for you since you are from US, where everything is perfect. I don\'t have any argument for the points you mentioned but at least you have to mention good experiances too. The cockraches, life without water and electricity... hmmm; anyway there are houses for rent which have 24 hr water and electricity services and no cockraches. I\'m sure you can afford the price and you should have to live there. Don\'t be amazed for the bad experiances you are suffering here; you would have to expect it before you came to Ethiopa. I\'m affraid because you will be busy in editing my grammar and spelling errors; my English skill level is not that great. So I shall stop writting my comment here. Thanks, i like your openness. Good to hear from you! Abere Shiferaw Haramaya University Harar, Ethiopia
From Blog: building research capacity