Pic of the Week: Burma Boys
Boys will be boys. Cool. Bored. Aggressive. Simple. Posturing. Play Fighting. Creating. Watching. To live inside that mind. What an adventure it would be. Location: Hpa-An, Myanmar
You Know I Like ‘Em Big
Jamaica. Costa Rica. Guatemala. Nicaragua. Thailand. I’ve tasted coconuts in all of these countries. But the biggest, baddest coconut I’ve ever tasted happened on my first day in Myanmar. This coconut was huge, requiring two hands, a lap, and an empty stomach – which I did not have. I was full before I could finish.…
Goodbye, Thailand. Hello, next.
I arrived in Bangkok keenly aware of my bravery. What followed was an adventure that left me open. Vulnerable. Senses on one hundred. Everything that came from me, poured out of me. Manic eruptions of joy. Snotty cries. Resolute acceptance. Thailand was the perfect backdrop to my drama. Cheers to the memories. The Sunsets. Every…
Perspective: Is You or Is You Ain’t?
This is my foot. Despite its current state, I honor it. This foot took me across the world. Last December, Nancy, one of my beloved clients, treated me to a mani/pedi in celebration of my journey. Months later, this is that pedicure. See the remnants of pampering? The big toe still has most of the…
Being Alone, Being a Manatee, Sprinting
I exercise alone. I watch movies alone. I travel alone. Being alone with your thoughts Extended solo travel can do a lot. It can clear your mind and drive you crazy. It can make you feel detached from the world and divinely connected to it. It can reveal the better parts of you and the…
Everyone Hates Bangkok. Except Me.
A lot of people told me they didn’t like Bangkok. More than half said they “hated” it. I stayed 8 nights longer than planned. It intrigued me. The run down. 1. The Bangkok metro is bright, clean, economical, and easy to follow. The best public transportation experience I’ve ever had. 2. If you have a…
Tipping Etiquette: Make It Rain
I love this infographic on how to tip in other countries. In Thailand, tips aren’t expected. When they are, you’ll see a tip jar near the register, a sign on the wall, or a note on the menu. In most cases, it’s a suggestion not a requirement. Even though I’m broke, if someone treats me…
Captured: Violent Bangkok Protest
Before I left D.C., friends forwarded emails about the Bangkok protest ordering me to “Be Careful!” They were worried. Naturally. The media skews reality coating our minds with cynicism and fear. That’s why I can’t do the news. I prefer to live in my ‘people are inherently good’ bubble. While living in Bangkok, I walked…
Backpacking and The First Sign of Danger
Three months before my solo backpacking trip to Asia, I felt no anxiety. Three weeks before, none. Three days before, I was in a state of shock. I don’t have enough money. I don’t have enough knowledge. I don’t have enough guarantees. Why does the mind work in such a way? Our brains are wired…