Running against the wind- The question on what defines a traveler is a curious one. For me it’s not the number of places you’ve been nor things you’ve experienced,...
Laos on a Shoestring
Laos on a shoestring- In the chilled out backpackers haven of Vang Vieng we met two separate solo American travelers. Griff (a 23 year old rugby player at NC...
The Big Freeze
The big freeze- Dónal, who I met in Malaysia, met back up with me in Northern Vietnam and we are traveling through Laos together. On the bus from Sapa...
Halfway Home
Half way home- Time has mostly definitely flown by, but the beginning seems so far behind me. I don’t consider the year in Sydney as part of my traveling...
Birthday Wishes
Birthday wishes- For years I had been forced into making a big deal out of my birthday. The nightclub business and my obligation to promote parties dictated how I...
The Adventures of Noodle Man
The Adventures of Noodle Man- I had only 1 foot in the room of my Saigon guesthouse, with the door not yet closed behind me, when the unique character...
Humble pie
Humble pie- This was the 2nd time I’ve have my previous blog post quickly put to the test. First time was in New Zealand when I wrote about becoming...
Finding comfort in chaos
Finding comfort in chaos- My first stop in Vietnam is Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and I had heard enough to know to come with my game face on....
I Pledge Allegiance
I pledge allegiance- Its no secret that we Americans aren’t widely liked abroad. The general disdain for Americans is pretty much everywhere. Most of the time it’s subtle and...
Never have I ever
Never have I ever- One of the things that sets me apart from other travelers, aside from my sweet beard, is my age. Theres usually a handful of retirees...