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After seven months in Asia, coming back to North America has resulted in some culture-shock, sticker shock and interesting realizations about why life is different on this side of the pond.
Some Post-Asia Reverse Culture Shock Read More »
I have been threatening to dive into a massive set of posts about Burma, and I am finally ready to get started with a ‘before you go’ crash course.
Crash Course Myanmar: What to Know Before You Go Read More »
Before jumping into my Burma coverage, I need to share a disturbing problem I’ve had on my round-the-world trip: birds love to shit on me. On this round-the-world trip alone, 9 birds have crapped on my head.
The Official Birdcrap Counter: Documenting the Crap Read More »
Two things have remained constant within the sandbox of my long-term travels: the moment I become complacent is the moment the carpet gets pulled out from under my feet, and I manage to stumble across the same people in completely different, seemingly unrelated places.
Travel Lesson of the Day: The Universe is Tiny Read More »
I started my trip trekking in South America, but after moving on to Asia and spending over a year here thus far, I’ve significantly changed the way that I pack and wanted to update everyone on what works for me and what does not.
Gear Update: 18 Months of Travel Later Read More »
Where to stay, what to do and where to eat on Malaysia’s Perhentian Kecil.
The Perhentian Islands: Malaysia’s Perfect Beach Destination Read More »
I have seen a slew of stunning sunsets during my trip, but none as achingly beautiful and consistently colourful as those from my 2.5 weeks on the Perhentian Islands in Malaysia.
Sunsets and Storms on Malaysia’s Perhentian Kecil Read More »
Like most travellers I know, I try at a minimum to learn the basics in any new country’s language, but the first real expression I try to learn is always the same, no matter where I am on earth: how to say “no problem.”
My Favorite Expression in the Whole Wide World Read More »
