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"The soul of a journey is liberty, perfect liberty, to think, feel, do just as one pleases." ~William Hazlitt
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Ho Chi Minh City, Part 2: The American War

Ho Chi Minh City, Part 2: The American War

Destinations, Personal, Thoughts about life in general, Vietnam, Vietnam
Published on January 25, 20164 Comments on Ho Chi Minh City, Part 2: The American War

After I made it past the door man with my iPad in my backpack, I set out to explore my new neighborhood. Eventually I found what I was looking for on Bui Vien street behind my hotel: a backpacker neighborhood. You know you’re in the right place when you see folks...

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That Time My Ass Killed Kermit

That Time My Ass Killed Kermit

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Published on August 2, 2015Leave a comment on That Time My Ass Killed Kermit

I’d been working hard and needed a break, so I grabbed a book and headed for the hammock. My hammock is the perfect spot to relax.

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Motos and Batiks in Yogyakarta

Motos and Batiks in Yogyakarta

Nomadic life, Personal, Thoughts
Published on June 26, 20152 Comments on Motos and Batiks in Yogyakarta

The last couple of days have been weird, wacky and exhilarating — the best kind of travel days.

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The Journey East: Arriving in Indonesia

The Journey East: Arriving in Indonesia

Indonesia, Personal, Travel
Published on June 24, 20154 Comments on The Journey East: Arriving in Indonesia

Two days before my flight to Indonesia, things fell apart. Everything from my transportation to the airport to my hotel in Jakarta unraveled, along with my resolve. I’ll spare you the details of the thousand papercuts that tried to destroy my trip. Just know I spent 48 hours and...

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Recuperating in St. Louis

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Published on January 24, 20153 Comments on Recuperating in St. Louis

Hello, all. I’ve fallen a bit behind in this blog, to say the least…There’s so much to tell you, to get you caught up. I’ll start with a post about what’s going on right now, and then I’ll try to backfill the last eight months with my travels during...

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To Africa…and Beyond!

To Africa…and Beyond!

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Published on July 26, 20142 Comments on To Africa…and Beyond!

Thanks to the magical thrill of travel planning, I am now completely recovered from my little sinking spell and eager to move forward! I like to post my plans for the future from time to time in this blog, because it gives me a place to collect them and because it...

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Back on track…Africa, here I come!

Personal, Thoughts about life in general
Published on July 23, 2014Leave a comment on Back on track…Africa, here I come!

After my last post, a really kind ‘internet friend’ wrote to tell me that reading it made him sad.  He reminded me that my dream is solid and beautiful, and encouraged me to do whatever I needed to do to keep going forward. This is the response I sent...

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Map of the journey so far.

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Published on June 6, 2014Leave a comment on Map of the journey so far.

By popular demand, and with the help of my very sweet friend Kyla, I’ve assembled a map of the journey so far. I should be able to include a small version of the map with future blog posts *fingers crossed* but meanwhile, here it is! You can zoom in,...

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Cirali, Turkey: A cabin in the woods

Cirali, Turkey: A cabin in the woods

Cirali, Personal, Photo Galleries
Published on June 2, 20148 Comments on Cirali, Turkey: A cabin in the woods

I’ve moved on to Cirali, Turkey, where I’m staying in a lovely cabin in the woods. I am traveling solo again. Antalya — at least the part we were in — reminded me of Florida. Lots of high-rise concrete buildings, no charm. Now I’m in Cirali (pronounced CHEER-uh-lee), in a...

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Not every day is a peach

Nomadic life, Personal, Thoughts about life in general
Published on March 8, 20144 Comments on Not every day is a peach

Since I share the wonders of life on the road, I feel it’s only fair to post when there are bad days as well. Today wasn’t great. Last night, I watched a movie that triggered my PTSD and had a very, very hard time getting my adrenaline levels back...

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