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The Mongolian Nomadic Herders are animal herders who live in Mongolia; they live in Yurts or Gers so they can travel with their animal herds to new herding grounds. Listen to Anita as she shared her experience about the Nomadic Herders and some important lessons she learned about community support. You can discover more about Who Are The Nomadic Herders In Mongolia In Yurts? by clicking here .  #D...

Being able to sail a sailboat is not as easy as it looks. It can be a highly complex process that requires training. In this episode, Anita shares her experience in sailing, why the skipper should undergo some training, and what things the skipper should learn. You can discover more about Can You Skipper A Sailboat Without Experience? by clicking here . #DustyRoads #ABusOnADustyRoad #Sailing #Skip...

The 1% Improvement rule is a rule that says we do not need to make an earthshaking improvement to accomplish great things, but instead, if we improve by small increments each day, even just 1%, significant changes can occur. Sir Dave Brailsford became the performance coach and started implementing this in the British Cycling Team. Listen to Anita as she talks about the 1% rule and how these small...

Milwaukee is a very unique and fun place to stay. It has a lot to offer to everyone. In this episode, Anita tells about the best places in Milwaukee and why you must try to visit the amazing place. You can discover more about How Safe Is Downtown Milwaukee, WI? by clicking here .  #ABusOnADustRoad #DustRoads #Podcast #Milwaukee #GreatPlaceToVisit Support the show Stay Connected with Dusty Roads Po...

One of my favorite places to visit is the country of Cambodia. Today Cambodia is a predominately Buddhist country, but that is not always the case. In this episode, Anita discusses Cambodia's history and religion. To read more about What Was The Main Religion In Cambodia Before Buddhism? click this link . #DustyRoads #ABusOnADustyRoad #Cambodia #HistoryofCambodia #ReligionInCambodia Support t...

The Wizard of Oz seems to be one movie that is usually played on television around Christmas time. The Wizard of Oz continues to be a famous American classic. In this episode, Anita discusses the true meaning of The Wizard of Oz and the symbolism of every character in this movie.  Click here to discover more about What Is The Relationship Between The Wizard Of Oz And Christmas? #TheWizardofOz #Chr...

China’s name comes from the Sanskrit name “Cina.” The name refers to the Qin Dynasty, the first dynasty to rule China. The name “Cina” or “China” is not seen in western writings until the early 16th Century. Listen to Anita as she tackles where the name China came from,  some of the highlights during the first dynasty, and the Great Wall of China. To discover more about China, you can check our bl...

Sailing is a great sport to learn. Not only is it a sport that you can do throughout your life, but it is also a sport that teaches you many important life lessons. To learn more about this, listen to Anita as she shares some of her experiences and lessons in sailing. To read more about Why Everyone Should Sail – 9 Things Sailing Teaches You by clicking here . #Sailing #LessonInSailing #AllAboutSa...

If you are in a situation where for the first time in your life, you may be faced with spending Christmas by yourself, it can be disheartening. Some people wonder what it feels like and what you can do when you spend Christmas alone. In this episode, Anita shares some ideas on how you can celebrate your Christmas alone to ensure that your Christmas holiday is rich and memorable. To learn more abou...

There are many realities about becoming a global nomad or deciding that you are going to work overseas. In this episode, Anita shares some of her life experiences and some problems that people may encounter working overseas. To learn more about Realities Of Becoming A Global Nomad Or Remote Work, 7 Realities Explained 👉 https://abusonadustyroad.com/realities-becoming-global-nomad-or-remote-work-7...

To travel alone and make friends, you must first learn how to be alone and enjoy yourself. Smiling at other people can help to break the ice. Go up to talk to new people and get to know them. Be a good listener and get to know others. Listen to Anita as she shares her experience and the lessons she has learned along the way. You can also read our blog about 6 Steps to Help You Travel Alone And Mak...

In this Dusty Roads episode, Anita got a chance to interview  Nadine Christensen, who successfully traveled across America with her husband through biking. Listen to Nadine inspire us on how we can all do hard things.  She recounts some experiences they had while biking and how she discovered how people everywhere were kind and giving. To know more about Nadine Christensen, you can check her Insta...

During the Vietnam War, many U.S. companies profited from the Vietnam war. Some of these companies were heading toward bankruptcy, but their involvement in the Vietnam war helped make them profitable. Listen to Anita as she shares thoughts about some US companies profiting during the Vietnam War and how it brought them out of absurdity as they earned billions with war profits. To know more about W...

When you are learning to sail a boat, one of the most important things you need to understand is what direction the wind is coming from and how the wind and sails work together. Learn with Anita as she shares some of her experiences and some jargon about sailing. To read more about What Is The Sailing Term For “No Wind”? 👉 https://abusonadustyroad.com/what-is-sailing-term-for-no-wind/ 👈 Support...

Yellowstone National Park is a great place to travel, and it is one of the most beautiful parts of the United States. In this podcast, Anita shares some facts about what happened to the black wolf, the best way to visit the park, what airport is closest, and some of the best things to do in Yellowstone National Park. To know more about Yellowstone National Park, you can check our, What Happened To...

Hawaii is part of what is known as the Polynesian triangle, which includes many islands in Polynesia. But even though Hawaiians are under the ethnic umbrella of Polynesia, there are still some differences. In this Dusty Roads Podcast, Anita explains some differences between the Hawaiians and their Polynesian counterparts.  You can discover more about Hawaii and Polynesians by reading, What’s The D...

The Silk Road is the famous trade route that many ancient traders such as Marco Polo used to reach and trade with China. In this Dusty Roads Podcast, Anita illustrates the importance of the Great Wall on the evolution of the Silk Road and other facts about the Great Wall.  You can discover more about the Great Wall of China by reading, How Did The Great Wall Of China Impact The Silk Road? https://...

Anita talks about the Korean and Japanese similarities regarding cultures, family, education, society, and life.  But even with these basic similarities, they also have many differences in their language, culture, religion, history, and food.  You can read more about Are Korean And Japanese Cultures Similar Or Different? https://abusonadustyroad.com/are-korean-japanese-cultures-similar-different/...

The Grand Canyon is one of the greatest wonders of the world, it is majestically carved out of rocks, with Colorado and other smaller rivers flowing through it.  In this Dusty Roads Podcast, Anita shares the magnificent natural wonder of The Grand Canyon and tackle some question about this beautiful place. To know more about The Grand Canyon, check our blogs below: How Big Is The Grand Canyon? &am...

There is an idiom that many people use called “wind behind someone’s sails.”  In this Dustyroads Podcast, Anita explores with you what “the wind behind someone’s sails” means and what this phrase was used.  Anita explores sailing and the point of sail for the wind being behind you.  Learn more by reading, What Does “Wind Behind Someone’s Sails” Mean? https://abusonadustyroad.com/what-does-wind-beh...

Frank Lloyd Wright was a very famous architect, but one thing many people notice is how low the ceilings are in the properties he designed.    In this Dusty Roads podcast, Anita explores why Frank Lloyd Wright's ceilings were purposely designed by him to be lower than what many consider the standard height.  Discover more about Frank Lloyd Wright by reading, Why Do Frank Lloyd Wright Building...

When history speaks of Genghis Khan, one attribute they always say about him is that he was tall and large.   In this Dusty Roads podcast, Anita explores how tall Genghis Khan could have been and some of his other physical attributes.   She also explores why at one time, Genghis Khan was once hardly spoken about in Mongolia.  Support the show Stay Connected with Dusty Roads Podcast To ensure you n...

In the Dusty Roads Podcast, Anita talks about What Is Socialism? In this podcast, Anita explains what the characteristics of pure socialism are and why pure socialism has failed in most countries.   To learn more about socialism you can read, Why Do People Think Socialism Is When The Government Does Stuff?   https://abusonadustyroad.com/why-do-people-think-socialism-is-when-the-government-does-stu...

Kubb is an outdoor lawn game that continues to take America, Europe, and other places by storm.  In this Dusty Roads Podcast, Anita explains why this ancient Swedish Viking game continues to be so popular and is so much fun to play.  You can discover more about the Kubb game by reading, All About Kubb – The Outdoor Swedish Ancient Viking Game https://abusonadustyroad.com/all-about-kubb-outdoor-swe...

Sailing and flying are both popular sports for people to learn.  In this Dusty Roads podcast, Anita explains what it takes to learn to sail or learn to fly and explains which one is easier to learn.   You can read our blog Sailing Or Flying, What Is Easier To Learn? https://abusonadustyroad.com/sailing-or-flying-what-is-easier-to-learn/ Support the show Stay Connected with Dusty Roads Podcast To e...