31 Dec 2012 Russian Language Challenge I've been learning Russian for a while now. I would consider myself somewhat of a language nerd, but embarrassingly, I am 31 and I still can'… Read More
28 Dec 2012 What to eat in Indonesia While probably not the greatest foodie stop of our trip, food in Indonesia was consistently fair and of great quality. As other Asian countrie… Read More
26 Dec 2012 Learning Russian I have been learning Russian off and on since 2007. I always had an interest in the language and the Russian culture but shortly after meeting… Read More
17 Dec 2012 A Taste of the Batak Culture on Lake Toba The Samosir island serves as a cultural center of the Batak people carefully preserving the traditions, architecture and arts. It has been won… Read More
12 Dec 2012 The Most Beautiful Sunset I’ve Ever Seen Upon arrival to Samosir Island, we decided to rent a scooter to explore this mysterious place. That seems to be the best way to see the island… Read More
11 Dec 2012 5 Tips for Language on the Road You hear it all the time, but it really can't be stressed enough - speaking even just a few words in the local language will enrich your entir… Read More
10 Dec 2012 I’m more introverted now I am an experienced Organizational Development Consultant who studied psychology my entire life (well before I left my career and my dissertat… Read More
6 Dec 2012 Getting to Heaven on Earth Samosir is an island on Lake Toba, which is one of the deepest lakes in the world. It was formed due to a catastrophic volcanic explosion abou… Read More