I came across an interesting article on making the right first impression in Asia. The author goes through a number of countries, from Japan to South Korea, Thailand and India, giving a few suggestions on giving that important, successful first impression, party starter, or whatever you want to call it. Because indeed, traveling in countries...

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Life, today more than ever before, often involves the navigation of cultural stereotypes. It's a tricky business, as world leaders, soldiers, missionaries, and Kentucky Fried Chicken will tell you. Stereotypes aren't necessarily negative. Like stories, they help us frame and understand the world. They give us a starting point from which to...