Bethlehem is a Biblical place. But I found it not quite as Biblical as I’d imagined when we got our car stuck in an alley.

Humorous insights and wisdom from famous writers about the travails of the writing life.

Are we speaking English in Kenya? I was annoyed with the response I received when I offered tea to two rain-drenched African girls. Sheesh!

In Indonesia, my four-year-old expat daughter is outraged and in tears, suffering from a culture crisis. Is it funny?

How getting your daily fix of good bread can make you feel like a criminal. If you live abroad, politics may get in the way of your habit.