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Dubrovnik Crystal blue waters billow next to limestone streets. Something old meets something new. Linn Treijs carries us to the pearl of the Adriatic. When I approached the city walls of Dubrovnik, one steamy July morning coming in on the ferry along the Croatian coast, it was a divided sight, literally. On one side, Dubrovnik is packed with old culture and a UNESCO world heritage site. On the other, a modern metropolis with the latest of the latest. Going to Dubrovnik is like travelling through time, and still it’s just a three-hour flight away. The city also has a third aspect that deserves to be mentioned. The scars from the civil war i...(read more)

The Spanish on Americans What do the Spanish really think about Americans? That was the question we put to our girls vs. boys writers this month. One Spaniard and two Americans in Madrid set out to discover the answer. Matt Johnson Disclaimer: The following are actual quotes and conversations from my investigatory adventures and do not necessarily reflect my personal opinions. Me: Let’s play the word association game. I say a word; you tell me the first thing that comes to mind. Okay. Ready? America. Students: Joder. Guns. McDonalds. Rock & Roll. Bush. Beverly Hills. Petrol. Rich. Fat. Mickey Mouse. Miami Vice. Socks with sandals. ...(read more)

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