a candle in every corner of the world

i was reading blogs this morning, wondering what topic i was in the mood to submit on mine.. when i started thinking that i would love to hear from Jewish women of different nationalities. indeed, i am wondering if lighting the Shabbat candles in South Africa feels the same as in Holland, Costa Rica or China. so if you've ever lit the Shabbat candles in a different country, or if you regularly light the candles in a foreign country, please do share your experience.