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Entertaining Angkor’s Army of Miniature Touts

Jul 13, 2013 by Daniel McBane 6 Comments

Angkor Temple Ruin

Not many of the world’s great attractions live up to the hype, but the Angkor temple complex in Siem Reap is one that does. In fact, it exceeds expectations; I have yet to meet anyone who wasn’t impressed by the size and scope of the sprawling ancient city ruins. I also haven’t met anyone who […]

Filed Under: Cambodia Tagged With: Cambodia, Siem Reap, annoying people, children, Angkor

Bullying Goats and Dive-Bombing Vultures

Jun 22, 2013 by Daniel McBane 1 Comment

Bird of Prey Show Edersee

I spent last week in my mom’s hometown in The Middle Of Nowhere, Germany, for a cousin’s wedding—The Middle of Nowhere is officially called Affoldern, but only the ten farmers who live there know that. In between various wedding-related activities and obligations, we got the chance to take my two-year-old nephew to a nearby wildlife […]

Filed Under: Germany Tagged With: Germany, children, animals

Being Mooned by China’s Toddlers

Jan 26, 2013 by Daniel McBane 23 Comments

Assless Pants China

I have no personal experience on which to base this statement, but I think I can safely say that changing diapers sucks. The invention of the disposable diaper has made the process somewhat less unpleasant, but what if I told you it could be easier still? What if I said you never have to worry […]

Filed Under: China Tagged With: funny image, China, culture, children, butt pants

Why Taking Your Child to a Beer Garden Is a Good Thing

Nov 6, 2012 by Daniel McBane 11 Comments

Playground at a Beergarden Berlin

Beer and liquor companies may not be allowed to advertise to children, but that doesn’t mean that children don’t drive sales. I wrote in a recent post that the main thing I learned from staying with my sister and her family is not to have kids. I also learned that, if I did have a […]

Filed Under: Germany Tagged With: Germany, children, beer

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