Global Understanding


This ring connects pages which help to understand the different cultures of the world. Photographs, poetry, travel reports, are all welcome. Family-friendly web sites. Join the ring if you have a site about any culture. Sites in languages other than English may apply. We hope to foster a greater understanding of the different people and cultures of the world, and learn to appreciate and celebrate our differences. Every culture has values worth emulating. Ideally, we will choose the best features of each culture and incorporate them into our lives. In the meantime, we can enjoy "visiting" each other's countries through the internet, and develop friendships.




Travel helps us to understand the cultures of the world better and brings us closer together. Regular illustrated travel features and select links to help visitors discover more about the planet we live on.

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De nombreuses années de voyages (depuis 1970)... Quantité de photos, cartes, diaporamas, vidéos, animations diverses, carnets de voyage, itinéraires, recettes locales, annuaire, forum, aperçus des pays visites... de tous les bouts du monde...

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International Relations essays by social scientists at OPS-Alaska, a California-based think tank: globalization, international law, space development policy, terrorism, political economy, nuclear proliferation, environmental policy, strategic studies.


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Photos de nos treks et voyages aux quatre coins du monde : Yémen, Inde, Jordanie, Iran, Egypte, Népal, Cambodge, Cuba, France, Maroc, Tunisie, Mauritanie, Mexique, Algérie, Turquie, Grèce, Ethiopie, Croatie, Chypre... (à suivre !)

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Nature-, landscape-, wildlife- and night photography.

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Traditional Music and Cultures of Kenya, a multimedia encyclopaedia dedicated to all Kenyan tribes, including music and dance, history, culture, society, religion and beliefs, rituals and daily life, fables, legends, riddles and proverbs.

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Do you enjoy "travelling" this ring? Do you find the sites interesting and the ring easy to navigate?
If so, why not have a look at my other webrings?
Of course, if you find anything wrong with this ring, please click on the "Ringmaster" link above and tell me!
- Laurenz

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The Cave Hermits Union for those who live straight down the political middle, not off to the right, or left wing, neither heaven nor hell, but graciously isolated, in the Middle... Atheism in the political centre, Public Services and Private Products, Protection and Welfare, 50-50 Mixed Economy... Welcome...

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The wildlife and nature photography of Martin W. Grosnick--images from 25 years of photographing in Alaska and 10 photo safaris to East and Southern Africa.

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An online community of cultural creatives interested in learning how to live in a more meaningful, sustainable, and healthy lifestyle. Comprehensive resources, message boards, free cards, free email, articles, and much more.

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The Swede Abides is an up to date account of all Swede's world wide travels. A full travelouge of my 1998 trip through Europe and my 2002 trip to Peru are included. Also included are trip updates from my 2004 8-month adventure through Australia and South America.

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This is the web site of Yahoo Global Affairs club. In this highly active discussion forum, people from all over the world get together to discuss global politics.

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International Travel photography, and online discussions. Access to the following clubs: Yahoo International Understanding, Global Affairs, Discovery Travel, Travel Photography Forum.

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