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WORLDWIDE | Mon, 13 Jul 2009 | By packlightwalkslow | Views [1083]
We can achieve something new, something worked for, and we're happy. But we're never content. We're always looking ahead - "What's next?" We call ourselves 'travellers' because we're always searching; we are chasing after the wind here.... Read more >
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USA | Tue, 12 May 2009 | By packlightwalkslow | Views [1431]
Traveller vs. Tourist. Freedom vs. Itineraries. Blaze your own way vs. the Tour. It's too bad the two don't get along. So I'm going to Scotland, and I found this tour that I think I'd really enjoy. It goes to the places I want to go, it's green, ... Read more >
Tags: musings, solo travel, the planning phase
CAMBODIA | Sun, 7 Dec 2008 | By dondealban | Views [1261]
The Tuol Tumpoung Market (commonly known as the Russian Market) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia is
a good place to buy gifts and souvenirs. You can find silks, clothes,
pottery, antiques, wood and stone carvings, backpacks, watches, food,
and what-have-... Read more >
Tags: cambodia, culture, epiphany, haggling, market, musings, people, phnom penh
PHILIPPINES | Wed, 6 Aug 2008 | By dondealban | Views [1389]
Just getting settled on this bench I'm solely occupying as of the moment at the check-in lobby of Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3. It's my first time here, and it's good to finally enjoy the fruits of taxpayers’ money. The place looks ... Read more >
Tags: airport, in transit, manila, musings, philippines
USA | Thu, 27 Dec 2007 | By packlightwalkslow | Views [1254]
Life. Life is ok right now. Not great, not bad. Just good.
Nothing special. At times I like the "nothing specialness" because it
means I'm at least not falling. But most of the time I don't because it means
there's nothing to look forward ... Read more >
Tags: musings
PHILIPPINES | Sun, 19 Aug 2007 | By dondealban | Views [6258]
My friends and I went on a long weekend trip (more like a double date) to Siquijor, Dumaguete, and Twin Lakes last June. It was a much-anticipated vacation--first, since we were raring to go on a break from office work and city life; and second, it ... Read more >
Tags: architecture, birdlife, cave, church, folklore, geography, kayak, lake, musings, people
USA | Thu, 17 May 2007 | By packlightwalkslow | Views [941]
Some people say true happiness only exists in a state of ignorance. I don't believe that. I am quite happy these days, and earlier this spring, the happiness did catch me off guard - I hadn't realized how un-happy I was this winter and the new feeling ... Read more >
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JAMAICA | Sun, 19 Mar 2006 | By packlightwalkslow | Views [2117] | Comments [1]
This year for spring break, instead of spending the week being lazy or even cleaning my apartment (which, unfortunately, I still need to do), I had the unparalleled opportunity to spend the week in Negril, Jamaica with a group of wonderful ... Read more >
Tags: beaches & sunshine, culture, jamaica, musings
USA | Thu, 19 Jan 2006 | By packlightwalkslow | Views [942]
12:02 PM (again...) CST Reflections... I actually did it! I traveled to a very foreign country all by myself for three whole weeks! I was happy, sad, physically sick, mentally and physically exhausted. I had a good cry here and there - maybe ... Read more >
Tags: musings, vietnam
WORLDWIDE | Wed, 1 Jan 2003 | By packlightwalkslow | Views [872]
Lessons that took a trip around the world to learn... ~ Look out the window ~ People don't always say what they mean, or mean what they say. ~ Sign language gets really creative when you're having fun! ~ Fidel's a funny guy - for a dictator. ~ Leave ... Read more >
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USA | Mon, 9 Dec 2002 | By packlightwalkslow | Views [675]
I’m really going to miss the sense of community we have all developed during our three month adventure. The friends I’ve made on this trip have become some of the closest I think I’ve ever had, and I never believed that I’d meet people who feel ... Read more >
Tags: Musings
KENYA | Wed, 30 Oct 2002 | By packlightwalkslow | Views [701]
We’re on our way back to Mombasa and my clothes, hair and shoes are caked with dust, my face is a nice mud pack, and I can feel grit in my teeth, but I’ve never been happier. I saw elephants, zebras, warthogs, dik diks, bushbucks, waterbucks, hippos, ... Read more >
Tags: kenya, musings, on safari
INDIA | Tue, 15 Oct 2002 | By packlightwalkslow | Views [715]
India’s a hard place to figure out. It’s so poor here, but everybody I’ve talked to seems happy for the most part. Driving to the airport this morning at 5am, I saw so many people camped out on the sidewalks. I’m told that over 700,000 of ... Read more >
Tags: india, musings
VIETNAM | Sat, 5 Oct 2002 | By packlightwalkslow | Views [2269]
There were arranged tours going to the War Remnants Museum, but I figured the museum would be an easy thing for me to visit on my own. It turned out that going alone was the best thing I could have done. The museum was incredible, though not ... Read more >
Tags: musings, vietnam
CHINA | Tue, 24 Sep 2002 | By packlightwalkslow | Views [788]
Beijing to Hong Kong: Yay! Wendy feels better today! I still feel a little warm and I'm not moving too fast, but at least I can move. We are flying to Hong Kong today and so far, this airport business is pretty rediculous. I will restate my creed ... Read more >
Tags: china, culture, musings