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Travelogue Entry Archives
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In five days I'll be on a plane, traveling further than I've ever been
before. It's still not real. It's still abstract, hypothetical... more »
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A mystery flight attendant named Jared provided me with a (nearly) free ticket to Bangkok. more »
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They're mad for Nitrogen Narcosis and topless sunbathing on Turtle Island. more »
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A four-day PADI Open Water Certification course turned me into a natural-born diver. more »
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Phuket had the clearest water I’ve ever seen. The most evil-looking sea snakes, too. more »
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I've found my new true calling: jewelry importer extraordinaire. more »
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Where else can you get three healthy, tasty meals for less than $4? more »
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There are leeches, downpours, and stoners aplenty in this tropical rainforest. Breathtaking beauty, too. more »
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Formerly known as Burma, Myanmar is a beautiful, tragic, natural, and chaotic place. The government is among the world's most corrupt; the people are among the world's most friendly. more »
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The incredible balancing stupa at Kyaiktiyo, or "Golden Rock", is one of the holiest sites in Myanmar. My friend Dave nearly converted to Buddhism there. more »
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360 miles in 20 hours with just three bathroom breaks. Scary mountain roads too! more »
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Read about the situation in Myanmar according to S___*, a 25-year-old monk. more »
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This ancient, deserted city in Myanmar is one of the true wonders of Asia. more »
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I took a cooking course in Chiang Mai and learned that Thai cooking is fun and, in many cases, easy. I've got three great recipes for you here. more »
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Laos was a neutral country during the Vietnam War. But that didn’t stop the USA and Vietnam from dropping more than one million bombs on it. more »
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On a three day trek in northern Laos I hiked through pristine forests, drank bootleg whiskey with a village Chief, and attended a big pork party. more »
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Luang Prabang, Laos, is beautiful, steeped in history, and laid back. It's my favorite city in South East Asia (so far). more »
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The Angkor temple complex in Cambodia is one of those rare, much-hyped destinations that actually exceed expectations. more »
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Between 1975-1978, the Khmer Rouge killed an estimated two million people in Cambodia (21% of the country's population). Amazingly, the Cambodians have persevered. more »
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90% of Cambodians are ethnic Khmers. These brilliant architects and sculptors have been in the region since the beginning of recorded history. more »
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Life is all about guns, girls, and ganja in Cambodia’s capital city. more »
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The Southeast Asian leg of my journey is over, and it’s time to reflect on the past four months. more »
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Over the course of 72 hours, I went from an all-time traveling low to one of the highs. India is going to test me to the breaking point, and yield some of the greatest rewards. more »
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Everyone's dying to visit this ancient and holy city. more »
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For many, the key to visiting the home of Taj Mahal and Agra Fort is to get in and out as quickly as possible. more »
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In a small, welcoming village like Orchha, India, it's easy to make the leap
from observer to participant. more »
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What's war coverage like in India? What’s the word on the streets of Old Delhi? Will the war in Iraq affect Vagabonding? more »
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I walked 300 kilometers, crossed a 5,400m pass, and made a brown furry friend in Nepal's high Himalaya. more »
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I had a strange and life-affirming conversation on the burning ghats of the Bagmati. more »
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Cairo is bursting with contemporary distractions and hip young people. Not all women wear veils, either. more »
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The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is the Holy Grail of museums. Here are photos of the things I admired most. more »
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I thought I'd seen the best of Egypt's ancient monuments until I visited this beauty, located in the extreme south of the country. more »
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These haikus best sum up my meandering two-day felucca trip down the Nile. more »
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I confronted equipment failure, was enchanted by the abyss, and observed super-sized marine life while diving off Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. more »
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Learn about the ancient Nabataean capital that's almost entirely carved into sandstone cliffs. Also, read an anecdote about Jordanian hospitality. more »
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Here's a quick review of the months I spent in India, Nepal, Egypt, and Jordan, as well as some notes on my health, safety, finances, and the Vagabonding.com project. more »
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"Whatever you do," our guide Steven cautioned, "do not run if a gorilla charges you." more »
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A herd of wild elephants tried to push my treehouse down (or something like that) in Kibale National Park, Uganda. more »
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I drained two abscesses, gave four shots, and diagnosed 20 cases of malaria while working as a medical volunteer outside of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. more »
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A sometimes unintelligible Scottish guide led me over a series of class five rapids in Uganda, including the "largest commercially rafted hole in the world". more »
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Some events in Tanzania reminded me that corruption is rampant in most of the countries I've visited on this trip. more »
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I went on safaris fraught with danger and intensity, beauty and tenderness, close encounters and mechanical failures. more »
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The days are long and lazy in sunny beach hangouts like Nkhata Bay, Malawi. more »
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I've portrayed travel very glamorously on this site, but make no mistake; some days on the road are pure slices of hell. more »
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I had my best dive yet at this site near Tofo Beach, Mozambique, known for its whale sharks, manta rays, and humpback whales. more »
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I impersonated a UN photographer at a Chief crowning ceremony in Swaziland and got to meet and feast with the new Chief. more »
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I really enjoyed the beaches, nightlife, architecture, and tropical feel in Durban, South Africa – until a gang of thugs tried to mug me in broad daylight. more »
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I confronted decades of "Jaws"-inspired fear, got in the water with great white sharks, and emerged with a new opinion of these magnificent creatures. more »
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This summary of my time in East and Southern Africa includes information on my health, finances, equipment, and the Vagabonding.com project. more »
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I braced myself for serious reverse-culture shock, but it never really came. So what now? more »
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