Setting: Pouring rain outside, windows cracked a bit open. Listening to Oasis on my Ipod. Laying on my beaten bed in a family owned Guesthouse in Burma. What is it about this moment in time in a foreign country rarely anyone knows much about, that makes me feel so at Ease with my Mind & …
Burma The Largest country in SE Asia: The country became independent from the United Kingdom on 4 January 1948, as the “Union of Burma”. It became the “Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma”. At that time, areas were split into Pakistan, Bangladesh, China & India. Here you will see the diversity, from the split …
We missed our flight by 10 minutes this morning. Was at the airport at 6:40 am, gate closed at 6:30. Our flight to Burma is non-refundable. We walk outside, after 10 minutes of silence and regrets, we got back up and revised our plan: Options: -Wait til tomorrow for another flight? (there’s only one a …
“Curiousity Killed the Cat” Bangkok Nightlife is gross. Very gross. At least the touristy parts. I could have told you that the first time I stepped foot in the city. Besides the middle aged lone white males that wander the streets, I’m just not a fan of visiting big cities while abroad. But I thought …
Dutch Expat & Thai Massage At our Hostel is an Information desk. A Guy & A girl from Denmark have been here for 2 years with their established tourism business called Jysk Tourism. They set up their business in many surrounding countries, answering questions at front desk, in hopes you buy a package from there. …
Currency: 1$ = 32 Thai Baht We arrived last night at 11:30 pm in the Bangkok Airport. Like everything else, the Yin & Yang, Light & Dark, I believe that the suffering equivilant of traveling is the flight itself. The farther you go, the longer the flight. The more remote you go, the more …
Teresa Teng “The Moon Represents my Heart” This is the music that played on cassette tapes growing up. These were the Classic chinese melodies overheard at my Parent’s & Grandparent’s parties. We ignored these chinese songs and instead, listened to our walkmen of Marky Mark or New Kids on the Block. As first generation …
“Date a girl who travels. Date a girl who would rather save up for out of town trips or day trips than buy new shoes or clothes. She may not look like a fashion plate, but behind that tanned and freckled face from all the days out in the sun, lies a mind that can …
Children of The Pyre is a documentary showing the compelling real-life story of children living and working in India. It’s a self-narrative of 7 extraordinary children who make their living out of the dead in Manikarnika, the busiest cremation ground in India. This is based in Varanasi, India. I actually experienced the dozens of burning …
Now I hope the negative media is not bringing you down, because the news will report on whatever brings in the most viewers, meaning extremities. I have compiled some exciting facts/statistics from Brian Buffini’s website. This will help you realize that instead of panicking about the economy, to use this Recession as an Opportunity. US …
