This is Randi Hacker with another Postcard from Abroad from the KU Centers for East Asian Studies and Global and International Studies.

For us insomniacs, Hamlet’s remark “To sleep, perchance to dream” would be more pertinent if it was simply “To sleep perchance.” Before you turn to big pharma, try these slumber tricks from around the world. Let the fresh air in: Germans say they sleep best when they air their bedrooms out. Unwind and relax: Mexicans meditate or pray before bed. Feel safe and protected: the Warlpiri of Australia sleep in groups with the young and the old in the center surrounded by strong adults. Forget the clock: Botswanan hunters and gatherers don’t have bedtimes; they rest when they're tired. Work, nap, repeat: in Japan, napping at work is cool and shows commitment. Get naked: 30% of all Brits sleep in the buff. Note to self: Don’t nap naked at work.

With thanks to Jennifer Duhamel for this text, from the KU Center for East Asian Studies, this is Randi Hacker. Wish you were here.