Tags

There are [2] photos and [6] stories tagged with "loneliness".

It's a dog's life - A street dog sleeps on the divider of an Old Delhi street. The scene is symbolic of people's apathy towards stray animals. Street dogs have a life of loneliness and hardships, have to beg and fight for food, are traumatized by frequent fights amongst them, heavy traffic and people's often cruel and harsh behaviour. Most of them are scarred for life. by: mirror Views[1175]

Horseback rider in front of the monument dedicated to Artigas, the national hero. by: morokii Views[533]

In Kalimpong a day too long?

INDIA | Fri, 25 Dec 2015 | By davidford | Views [538] | Comments [1]

I am probably at my lowest ebb yet on this trip. Nothing terrible but I'm feeling a bit lost and lonely. I could have titlled this blog Facing Mount Kanchenjunga but fear it lacks originality. Yesterday I took a taxi (300 rupees) to the top ... Read more >

Tags: gompas, loneliness, monasteries, mountains, panoramas

Day 1 in Delhi

INDIA | Mon, 24 Aug 2015 | By wheresmypants | Views [445]

This is an email wrote to my dad. I'm not in love with this place so far... But I have to give myself time to get adjusted. I guess it makes sense that it's not all rainbows and butterflies at the moment- I'm in one of the most chaotic cities in ... Read more >

Tags: culture shock, delhi, loneliness

Roller Coaster times in Banos, Ecuador.

ECUADOR | Tue, 5 Feb 2013 | By christelpeters | Views [873]

It has been an interesting week. Last Sunday I went with my host family (Liz and her children Luigi and Analei) on a short road trip. We followed a route known as the Ruta de las Cascadas ( the route of the waterfalls). Tourists usually ... Read more >

Tags: banos, buses in ecuador, canyoning, geotours, language barrier, loneliness, pailon, rafting

Moments of Grace

CANADA | Sun, 11 Sep 2011 | By sami33 | Views [634]

Sometimes the journey you undertake isn't on any road or river. My travels have been internal. A new way of seeing. A new way of understanding. An appreciation of simplicity. I am a first nations woman who feels deeply rooted and connected to the ... Read more >

Tags: beauty, grace, loneliness, natural, pure, simple, solitude

From not happy to very happy

LAOS | Mon, 11 Jul 2011 | By andrew_stelmach | Views [1114]

So having not had an awesome time since Railey (although SOME good times), I went down to Cambodia and after Siem Reap and Phenom Penh I ended up in Kompong Cham and I was NOT a happy bunny. There were no backpackers there and I was basically getting ... Read more >

Tags: 4000 islands, backpacking, cambodia, don det, laos, loneliness

How to Beat the Travel Blues

WORLDWIDE | Mon, 18 May 2009 | By travel-tips | Views [3441] | Comments [2]

“You’ve got to help me; I… see… things.” There’s no doubt that long-term travel can impact on your mental well-being. In today’s Western society it just isn’t natural to be so darn free. We develop into skins pre-programmed to set alarm clocks, ... Read more >

Tags: ant stone, homesickness, loneliness, on the road, solo travel