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#20: Going Back to Paris
Posted on January 10, 2010 | No CommentsWhen you travel the world, you come home with lots of good stuff. There are people that amass refrigerator magnets. There are people that collect jewelry. The most “hard core” travelers will scoff and lecture you on the difference between being a traveler and being... -
Florence is still a Favorite
Posted on November 15, 2009 | No CommentsIn 2001, I went on a high school grad trip to Europe. We spent quite a bit of time traveling throughout Italy, and it was at that time that I dubbed Florence my favorite city on the planet. I admit, however, that I had not... -
About India
Posted on November 5, 2009 | 2 CommentsIf you read my recent blog post about how much I am missing Nepal, then perhaps that can serve as a disclaimer before you read about my experiences in India. Culture shock is not descriptive or clear enough of a term to describe my immediate... -
Leaving Nepal
Posted on November 5, 2009 | No CommentsDuring the last few days of our time in Bhaktapur, we sat down to interview Ramesh for our documentary film. In his small office at the back of his ancient house, we asked him many questions about his life, his family, his job, and his... -
Call me adventurous?
Posted on October 23, 2009 | No CommentsTravel affords ample time to be introspective. It is perhaps the reason that many people succumb to their wanderlust. To give themselves permission to indulge in the conversations that are usually pushed aside by a Vanilla Latte, briefcase, and the subway. I’ve learned much about... -
Mornings in Nepal
Posted on October 13, 2009 | No CommentsWhen Patty and I wake up in the morning, we quickly eat breakfast and walk through the ancient city of Bhaktapur. The streets and buildings are red brick, wood carvings, stone carvings, and the alleyways are small. There is a light haze that is refreshingly... -
Opening up to Nepal
Posted on October 13, 2009 | No CommentsThough it may surprise you, I’m shy when meeting new people. If someone introduces me to a new person, I am usually just fine and can jump into conversation. Friends of friends are easily embraced. It is not the same, however, when it’s just me... -
Starting the Big Journey
Posted on July 21, 2009 | 2 CommentsAs Patty and I get ready for the big adventure of our AROUND THE WORLD trek, we’ve got SO many items on our To Do list. As if I need more lists! Alas, we are booking our travel, researching the best prices for must-haves like...
