Back by popular demand … It seems returning to country is more popular than I thought. I received an email from a Nepalese person asking if I could tell them what it was really like to step right off the plane and into Nepal. I also received a similar request to write-up my thoughts for a national newspaper over here… Continue reading more »
What is the definition of home? (2012 edition)
Published in: How to live overseas |
Defining “home” This is not an easy thing to write. By its very subjective and relative nature such a definition cannot be captured in one short article. A book might do it. But I would imagine it would equally be condemned by the majority of its readership for being one-sided or at the very least for unbalanced impartial… Continue reading more »
Sunrise at 5,000 meters on the Annapurna mountain range
Published in: Nepal, Photography | January 4th, 2012
A high altitude sunrise in Nepal I thought it rather apt that considering I am currently (hopefully) making my way back from the Everest Base Camp I would publish a photograph I took at nearly the same time back in 2008 from the Annapurna Circuit Trek. Today is also when the date on the top right hand… Continue reading more »
How to get up and enjoy travel again
Published in: Nepal | December 29th, 2011
I no longer felt the rush of travel in South East Asia … so I left I nearly feel like putting up several big disclaimers with this post. So to thwart a wave of hatred and misunderstanding, take this as a personal journal entry; rather than a reflection on tourism and people. Like many, I always have… Continue reading more »
Where have all the good travel blogs gone: my travel blog directory
Published in: Website Updates | December 26th, 2011
I used to read a lot of travel blogs, but recently I counted near zero It’s the holiday season and perhaps you’re looking for something new and good to read? Me too! And, it’s been difficult. It’s been a long time coming. The day I stopped reading travel blogs that is. The reason it’s been so long… Continue reading more »
My 7 favorite snack foods, treats and addictions when traveling
Published in: Great food from around the world | December 22nd, 2011
Snacks, treats and all those little things we miss when traveling I’ll be the first one to admit that I get cravings. I think we all do? But when traveling, especially long-term, or when living abroad, I think these little addictions become far more evident! Yes, I’ve eaten some great food from around the world.… Continue reading more »
What would it be like to live in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo?
Published in: How to live overseas, Sabah (Malaysian Borneo) | December 19th, 2011
Move to or live in Sabah, Malaysia? I previously wrote about what would it be like to live in Malaysia? A controversial post in many people’s eyes if you read the comments. And to others, it simply offers up some home truths. I won’t repeat a lot of what I wrote there, my views nor opinions… Continue reading more »
