Life outside of the US presents a much different picture than what we're used to seeing. In most of the countries I went, the people are a lot poorer, work takes up a lot of their time, and just getting by is a struggle.

There is less of an entertainment industry and more of a sustainment imperative, food and shelter are key. Even simple things like newspapers are often expensive and therefore in short supply.

Left: Monks playing soccer (futbol), click to enlarge