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Scene #5: bad apples in Honduras

Scene #5: bad apples in Honduras

September 10, 2017 · by Ben · in Travelling the Word

I’m in the fruit aisle, holding my breath.  Next to me an armed policeman, dressed for warfare and carrying a machine gun, is stroking the apples one-by-one.  Have they done something wrong?  Have I done something wrong?? Eventually, he gives…

Belize: A Reading Traveller's Guide

Belize: A Reading Traveller’s Guide

June 19, 2017 · by Ben · in Reading Guides

Unlike its beaches, the shores of Belizean literature are somewhat deserted.  Finding the gold requires a bit of exploration. As the official language of the country, most books in Belize are published in English; though works can be found in…

Scene #2: ripping panties in Belize

Scene #2: ripping panties in Belize

June 16, 2017 · by Ben · in Travelling the Word

In 1934, fresh from the success of Brave New World, Aldous Huxley wrote a travel book, now out-of-print.  Belize – then called British Honduras – didn’t exactly get a glowing review: “If the world has any ends, British Honduras would…

Scene #1: Drinking muddy water in Mexico

Scene #1: Drinking muddy water in Mexico

May 31, 2017 · by Ben · in Travelling the Word

“¡Fidel Castro no era un hombre malo! ¡Fidel Castro no era un hombre malo!” Martín repeats this a few more times, pointing his fork at Carlos, who is staring at his food.  The other construction workers chew quietly, either polite…

Mexico: A Reading Traveller's Guide

Mexico: A Reading Traveller’s Guide

May 29, 2017 · by Ben · in Reading Guides

  You will not struggle to find Mexican literature in English translation. A rich literary heritage and an international outlook mean that the best Mexican authors are already well known in English (as are some of the worst).  If you’re…

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