In celebration of my 2 year anniversary of this great big adventure, and in the spirit of housekeeping and general updates, please find below a State of Legal Nomads Update, from 736 days into my trip.
The State of Legal Nomads, 736 Days In Read More »
Of all the pilgrimage sites in Burma, the Golden Rock or Kyaiktiyo in Mon State was at the top of my ‘to do’ list, second only to the majesty of Shwedagon pagoda in Yangon. Once there, I met a huge group of colourful nuns from Mawlamyine who had come to pay their respects.
Featured Photo: Pink-Clad Nuns at the Golden Rock, Myanmar 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 »
Truthfully, I’m not quite sure where to start with Myanmar. I’ve got a huge, swirling mass of memories to sift through, and more to be added in the remainder of my time here. Without question, my weeks in this country have been more than magical.
Burma (Myanmar): First Impressions 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 have a food problem: I love good food, but refuse to pay a premium price for it, especially when saving up for a round-the-world trip. Here are my top cheap eats in New York City, after 6 years of living in the Big Apple. Enjoy!
Cheap Eats New York: My Top Picks 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 »
Most people do get sick on the road at one point in their travels. If you are lucky, your illness will require a quick trip to the doctor and some antibiotics or anti-parasite medication. If you are me, your illnesses will straddle several continents, a multitude of body parts and an exploration of Eastern and Western medicine – all in the span of one year.
Tips for Staying Healthy on the Road … and Things to Avoid Read More »
