http://www.KudzuWorld.com/Blogs/Journeys/ During my travels I often experience interesting things, encounter wierd signs, and see other oddities. Join in the fun in the Journeys of Kudzu. IntraWeb Studio Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:53:58 GMT http://www.KudzuWorld.com/Blogs/Journeys/2005_06_25.aspx Because of my work and the number of conferences I speak at each year, I travel quite frequently. In fact in a given year its not unusual for me to visit 20 countries. During my travels I often find interesting, and sometimes humorous things. In this blog, I will post pictures and other figments from my travel. Thu, 28 Jul 2005 19:37:20 GMT http://www.KudzuWorld.com/Blogs/Journeys/2005_08_04.aspx Special Offers - Computers with 7 inch monitor. Thu, 04 Aug 2005 09:59:31 GMT http://www.KudzuWorld.com/Blogs/Journeys/2005_08_04_A.aspx Some useful advice if you plan on riding the metro, especially the tube in London. Thu, 04 Aug 2005 13:00:05 GMT http://www.KudzuWorld.com/Blogs/Journeys/2005_09_16.aspx I've stayed in a lot of temporary housing. In fact when we first moved to Cyprus we ended up living for over 6 weeks in the most roach infested place I have ever seen. This is quite an amazing feat considering that I once worked for a pest control company. My most recent adventure in temporary housing is not in that league and is not all that bad, but it has some interesting wiring - let me show you how they've wired this place in Istanbul. Sat, 03 Jun 2006 12:45:28 GMT http://www.KudzuWorld.com/Blogs/Journeys/2006_09_26.aspx We are all used to crazy notiices about thinks like "Do not use while showering" on instructions for hair dryers. But look at this one on a toy. Tue, 26 Sep 2006 12:38:59 GMT http://www.KudzuWorld.com/Blogs/Journeys/2006_09_26_A.aspx In Cyprus road signs are not just informational, they are often entertaining. I will post more of them in the future but for today let me share this one from an off roading trip. Tue, 26 Sep 2006 18:40:59 GMT http://www.KudzuWorld.com/Blogs/Journeys/20061112.aspx Everyone is familiar with the phrase repeated in airports over the speakers "Please report unattended baggage. Do not leave unattended baggage as it will be removed and destroyed". On a recent trip to Rome, I saw this extremely unusually placed unattended bag. Sun, 12 Nov 2006 15:17:32 GMT http://www.KudzuWorld.com/Blogs/Journeys/20061112A.aspx I saw this DVD in a kiosk on my recent and very quick trip to Rome. I am not sure what "Gag" means in Italian, but its quite a funny proposition in English. Sun, 12 Nov 2006 17:06:02 GMT http://www.KudzuWorld.com/Blogs/Journeys/20061125.aspx Anyone who has ever had to apply for a visa from an Embassy knows how bad staff can be. They are often rude, and uncaring. These traits are often only exceeded by their total incompetence. Sat, 25 Nov 2006 15:46:35 GMT http://www.KudzuWorld.com/Blogs/Journeys/20070416.aspx Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:49:22 GMT http://www.KudzuWorld.com/Blogs/Journeys/20070602.aspx The New 7 Wonders website encourages people to vote for the "New 7 wonders" of the world. I think its a neat idea and hopefully raises interest in these magnificent places. Sat, 02 Jun 2007 13:42:58 GMT http://www.KudzuWorld.com/Blogs/Journeys/20070902.aspx Sun, 02 Sep 2007 10:36:31 GMT http://www.KudzuWorld.com/Blogs/Journeys/20071005.aspx Everyone knows me as Chad Z. Hower a.k.a "Kudzu". Kudzu is a nickname. Often conference organizers have booked me into hotels as "Kudzu". But recently something more interesting occurred. Fri, 05 Oct 2007 19:58:44 GMT http://www.KudzuWorld.com/Blogs/Journeys/20081015.aspx Chinese characters originated as drawings that resembled the word they represent. Over thousands of years however they have evolved into simpler to write yet less recognizable forms. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:09:59 GMT http://www.KudzuWorld.com/Blogs/Journeys/20090529.aspx Its obvious I travel a lot. I also like languages. One of the big regrets I had while living in Turkey is that I did not learn Turkish better. Fri, 29 May 2009 20:23:40 GMT http://www.KudzuWorld.com/Blogs/Journeys/20090602.aspx Learning a new langauge is hard. I certainly have said crazy things in other languages, but here are a few things I've overheard those learning English. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:45:16 GMT