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Ecuador dentist disaster a lesson in medical tourism dangers

Lying back in the faded green 1970’s dentist chair I looked right and smiled at Laura and her mother, la signora, who were sitting across the room.   Next to them was an old…
Ian Yacobucci

Lessons learned about Kenya to break down stereotypes

"I wish I had more time” is probably all people can think when they’re sitting at the airport waiting to fly home from Kenya. For the last two weeks I've been working in Kenya’s…
Ian Yacobucci

How to experience Finland like a local

Through Couchsurfing my friends and I met Markus, the CEO of an Internet company based in Finland’s capital, Helskinki. During a picnic for the festive spring celebration of Vappu,…
Ian Yacobucci

Unlocking the secrets of Japanese martial art Shorinji Kempo

After my first few weeks in Tokyo I discovered Shorinji Kempo and decided to dedicate my three months in the city training in this Japanese martial art. I had never heard about…
Ian Yacobucci

Explore Zelyony Bazar in Almaty, Kazakhstan

Travelling through Kazakhstan to the old capital of Almaty I discovered a market place worth a visit. It’s not often I’m impressed by a market these days. When travelling around…
Ian Yacobucci