Dusty Roads

Frank Lloyd Wright is an iconic American architect. Frank Lloyd Wright build a series of small houses in Milwaukee Wisconsin known as the American System-Built Houses.  You can visit these houses and see the ideas and inspiration that Frank Lloyd Wright had for working families to be able to live in a beautifully designed home.  Blog:   Frank Lloyd Wright’s American System-Built West Burnham Stree...

In this Dusty Roads podcast, Anita explores what the definition of an ex-pat is  She talks about the 8 main kinds of ex-pats she has seen while living and working overseas and explores what each of these means.    You can find out more by reading: What is an Expat or Expatriate? What You Need To Know To learn more about the different types of ex-pat contracts you local vs ex-pat employment contrac...

The Dusty Road podcast explores some of the differences between Tibetian and Zen Buddhism.  Many people may feel they are the same as they are both Buddhist, but in reality, they are different forms of Buddhism. Come along with us on the Dusty Roads of life as we look at these two prominent forms of Buddhism.   Discover more about Tibetan and Zen Buddhism by reading our blog: Tibetan Buddhism Vs....

Taiwan and Vietnam are both amazing places to travel, but if you only had time to travel to one country this Dusty Roads podcast explores why Anita would choose to travel to Vietnam. Anita lists out her reasons why she would choose Vietnam and some of her top 5 places to travel to in Vietnam.    You can learn more by reading our blog: Taiwan Vs. Vietnam, Where Is Recommended To Travel? Support the...

Today you can virtually travel the world while making every mile of your exercise count.  Anita explores why she enjoys doing Virtual Challenges and what it is like to virtually travel the world.   She discusses places she has virtually traveled and recommends which virtual challenge company she prefers and why. You can discover more by  reading our blog: Are Virtual Challenges Worth It? Support t...

We explore with you why everyone’s bucket list should include a visit to Angkor Wat in Cambodia.  Anita shares with you her personal experiences and why she has always enjoyed her many visits to Angkor Wat. Discover with Anita why visiting Angkor Wat is worth the trip and visit.  You can learn more about Angkor Wat by reading our blog : Was your visit to Angkor Wat Cambodia worth it?  !2 Reasons W...

Travelers to Vietnam are usually surprised to discover that Vietnam uses a Latin-based alphabet.  Many people do not know that this Vietnamese alphabet system was invented in the 17th Century.   Come ride through history as we discover how Vietnam came to use a Latin-based alphabet for their reading and writing.  Discover more about Vietnam’s Latin Alphabet history by reading:  Vietnam And Why The...

Overpopulation is considered one of the significant factors that contribute to poverty worldwide. Some countries are not able to produce enough food to feed their population. We explore how overpopulation can also affect pollution.   This podcast is part four of our four-part series about the four major contributory poverty issues worldwide. Anyone interested in world issues or planning to travel,...

Explore with us how the lack of job opportunities helps to contribute to poverty issues worldwide.   Lack of access to good work or a living wage is one of the four major worldwide contributory factors of poverty.  Part three of a four-part series about the four major contributory poverty issues worldwide  Anyone interested in world issues or planning to travel, live or work in a developing should...

Discover with us how health and medical care access and expenses contribute to poverty worldwide.   Health and medical care are one of the four major contributory factors of poverty. The second part of a four-part series is about contributory factors of poverty issues.  Anyone interested in world issues or planning to travel, live or work in a developing should understand problems that contribute...

Illiteracy and education contribute to the issues of worldwide poverty.  Illiteracy and education can affect a child their entire life; Anita tells personal stories about the hardships of a lack of education on some children - especially girls.   Anyone interested in world issues or planning to travel, live or work in a developing should understand problems that contribute to poverty worldwide.  T...

First-time travelers to an unknown country or place must carefully plan and prepare.  Anita has spent her life traveling overseas to many countries. As an experienced traveler who has spent time backpacking around many parts of the world, Anita shares some first-time traveler’s preparation tips with you.   Read more about first-time traveler preparation tips by reading:  32 Tips for First Time Tra...

Many people on the internet ask if the Hmong and Mongol people are the same culture and people? Anita helps to answer this question. Anita has spent time in Hmong villages in north Vietnam and the countryside of Mongolia;  she explains some of the fascinating differences between the Hmong and Mongol people.    Read our blog: Are Hmong People And Mongol People Related? Support the show Stay Connect...

China now has one of the most advanced high-speed train systems in the world.  These trains can travel at breakneck speeds; they transport millions of passengers a day. Anyone who loves trains, is interested in China, travels to China, or plans to travel there should come along with us as we give you some tips about riding China’s High-Speed Trains.  You can learn more by reading our blog: 7 Tips...

Off the coast of central Vietnam are round basket-looking boats that fishermen and women use to bring in their daily fish haul or row out to the larger fishing vessels. These rounds boats were invented by the Vietnamese during the French rule due to economic necessity.  Learn the fascinating history of these round basket boats and what we can discover from them.  You can discover more by reading:...

Anyone planning to live and work overseas needs to understand that not all ex-pat contracts are the same.  Anita explores the difference in many employment contracts between hiring a local ex-pat or an ex-pat through an overseas company.  We explore what some of these differences can be for your compensation, rights, and working conditions.   To learn more, you can read our blog:  Local Employment...

Anita takes you to Mongolia’s Gobi desert and the Mongolian nomadic ger (yurt) she stayed while visiting Mongolia.   One winter, the nomadic herders lost over 30 horses due to the extreme cold. The loss of these horses was a small fortune for anyone -  let alone Nomadic herders out in the Gobi desert.  We explore some of life’s essential lessons on girt and perseverance that we learn from these Go...

In Half of Bowl of Rice, Anita talk about many of the factory workers she has met and seen through her work in Asia.  These unsung heroes and heroines are willing to work hard and to do all they can to ensure their posterity have opportunities they never have - even by saving a few cents each day by cutting their bowl of rice in half.  Explore with us some lessons we can all learn from this.  Read...

In this episode of the Dusty Roads Podcast, Anita tells where the name A Bus On A Dusty Road came from for her blog and website. Come ride along with us as we ride on a bus in the outback of China; discover the lessons we learned from that bus ride in another time and place.    The Dusty Roads podcast is inspired by the A Bus On A Dusty Roads website -  which is all about Living Life As A Global C...