A Walk Through Gulshan 2 Market

Click here for the You Tube Video Or try the link above to see the YouTube video Today I went shopping for some last minute items, and it occurred to me that I’ve never showed what it’s like to go shopping in the markets here. So my driver Joshim and I went looking for a … Continue reading →

Welcome to the Traffic Capital of the World – New Republic

A great new post from the New Republic on the crazy traffic conditions here in Dhaka.  It’s especially worse right now because of Ramadan. Check out the pictures too,they are not far away from where I live.   http://www.newrepublic.com/article/118416/what-dhaka-bangladesh-traffic-capital-world-can-teach-us   Pictures: http://www.newrepublic.com/article/118355/photos-dhakas-traffic-congestion Welcome to the Traffic Capital of the World What I learned from the … Continue reading →

The Marvelous Maldives!

For as long as I can remember the Maldives has always been at the top of my “list”, and since I moved to Bangladesh, finally checking it off has been a top priority.  There are several reasons for this, the bright blue waters are supposed to be some of the prettiest islands in the world, … Continue reading →

How tourism is taking off in Bangladesh- The Guardian

This week the Guardian News published an article about tourism in Bangladesh.  Tourism here is pretty much non existent, I’ve lived here for almost two years, and have pretty much traveled to almost every place in the entire country, and have met only one set of tourists who came just to check the place out.  … Continue reading →

Scenes From Around Town

  Ramadan started in Bangladesh last week, which means that for the next month life goes at a bit slower pace.  Here are some pictures from the last two weeks from around town.  This is part of my team that works with me at DI.  My Program Assistant Sabrina was promoted to a Program Officer! … Continue reading →