Greca Durant
My English Composition teachers thought I'd make a good writer, but it never crossed my mind that, one day, I'd turn to writing professionally. With a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree, you'd think I'd be better off building towers and bridges, but circumstances dictate that I be flexible in how I look at careers. I've branched out to teaching and information and library services, having been employed in schools in the Philippines, Tanzania, Kuwait, Sultanate of Oman, Thailand, England, Germany, Morocco, Ethiopia and Sri Lanka.
I also worked as a journalist/proofreader at BT Options, the premier publishing house in Sri Lanka -- publishers of magazines Explore Sri Lanka, Business Today, and Target -- and producers of corporate journals /newsletters/annual reports such as The Architect (Sri Lanka Institute of Architects), The Chartered Accountant (Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka), Digital Life (Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel), Amathuma (Sri Lanka Telecom), Viyaman (Brandix), Sri Lanka Port Authorities, Sri Lanka Police Yearbook, and more. This job took me to five-star hotels to cover exclusive media events; to beautiful and unique buildings to talk to architects and engineers about design and environmental issues; to very expensive restaurants and boutique hotels to interview celebrity chefs and lifestyle gurus; and of course, it allowed me to write, write and write.
With travel opportunities coming my way several times a year (Sri Lanka was my 10th country-residence; have been moving around Asia, Europe and Africa with my husband and daughter), it's just natural that I'd select Travel as my first Suite 101 writing category. Under it will fall several topics like family adventures, luxury/budget vacations, culinary travels, travel-related illnesses, parenting/raising a child in different locations, education/schools around the world, reading and literature, fashion, music/dance, and a lot more.
Please don't hesitate to contact me; I need your comments to get better, to improve my wares.
Greca now lives in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Latest Articles
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Where to Shop for Clothes in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, East Africa
Addis Ababa is emerging as a fashion hub in the African continent. Quality clothing and accessories for men, women, and children are now readily available.
Oct 24, 2010
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Flowering Plants of Ethiopia, East Africa
Ethiopia, in the Horn of Africa, is teeming with flowering plants,from sturdy endemics to farmed species. FAOUN estimates its number at 7,000 species.
Oct 24, 2010
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Art Exhibit--Art of Ethiopia 2010, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Africa
The Art of Ethiopia 2010 exhibition was held at the Lalibela Ballroom of the Sheraton Addis. Forty world-class local artists proudly presented 400 artworks.
Sep 10, 2010
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Addis Ababa Good Restaurant Guide, Ethiopia
Fine dining or eating out on a budget? Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia, boasts a good number of restaurants that would please discerning diners.
Jul 12, 2010
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Where to Watch Soccer Football World Cup 2010, Ethiopia
When in Ethiopia, the Millennium Hall, Bole Road, Addis Ababa, dubbed as Little South Africa, is the best venue to watch the Soccer Football World Cup 2010.
Jul 9, 2010
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Tennis in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Tennis has been the saving grace of some disadvantaged children in Addis Ababa, thanks to Coaches Tariku and Desta Tesfaye, who created the Ethiopian Kids' Tennis Project
Mar 2, 2010
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Birds of Ethiopia, East Africa
Ethiopia is an ornithologist's dream destination, with 861 bird species and 30 endemics shared with Eritrea. Best time to visit--November to February.
Mar 1, 2010
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Beaujolais Nouveau 2009, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
'Le Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrivé!' Addis Ababa version, a glittering French wine-tasting evening at the Sheraton Addis, is definitely 2009's Party of the Year.
Dec 18, 2009
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Diplomatic Bazaar 09, African Union, Addis Ababa
Ethiopia celebrates Christmas on Dec 25, under the European calendar, and on Jan 7, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church way; why Christmas bazaars come early to Addis Ababa.
Dec 6, 2009
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Ishii Bacca Ciao, Great Ethiopian Run, Ethiopia
Addis Ababa in November and December is definitely merry; fun social events regale its inhabitants like Haile Gebresellasie's Great Ethiopian Run and Christmas bazaars.
Dec 4, 2009
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