Photo Friday – Concert For One – Nicosia, Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus
A private concert for a very special Jack Russell Terrier
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Archive for month: May, 2013
Just Arrived In The Middle Of The Night, It’s Freezing Cold, All Hotels Are Full, What To Do….?
Finding wonderful Burmese hospitality when I most needed it
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A Day On Inle Lake
Getting to experience a truly different way of life in a beautiful setting. Inle Lake is a place I’ll never, ever, forget.
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Zach Sobiech’s Story – Life, Love, And Music
An inspiring teenager, Zach Sobiech, whose life was cut short by cancer, but whose love & life lessons will live on forever
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Photo Friday – Sometimes You Just Need To Sleep – Nicosia, Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus
A cat curled up in a ball on a chair sleeping like a pro
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Burmese Kindness Series: So Wait, I’m Not A Piece Of Meat Here?
Myanmar, without a doubt, was one of the most interesting places I have visited. Apart from the beauty of the countryside and omnipresent temples, the wonderful people make this place unforgettable. In this series of articles, I share five short stories of small acts of kindness to give an insight into the heart of the Burmese […]
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A Glimpse Into Rural Burmese Life
Three villages steeped in tradition and beauty. Lots of pictures to see rural Burmese life in action.
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“Hey, Are You Originally American?”
A question I get asked all the time that I can’t seem to answer without being sarcastic. What is American, anyway?
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Photo Friday – Turkish Coffee In My Cup – Kyrenia, Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus
A cup of amazing Turkish coffee bearing the first three letters of my name, which also mean island in Turkish
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2 Burmese Monks, No Common Language, Tons Of Fun
You don’t need a common language to enjoy others’ company, just a heart with ears. A beautiful experience with two Burmese monks.
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Burmese Kindness Series: Six Simple Words From An Angel
Few sentences are more comforting when you are so sick in a faraway land, and another angel swooping in to help just when I need an angel most
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What Almost Ruined My Trip To Myanmar
Getting very sick on day 3 in Myanmar, but making the most of it as always
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Photo Friday – In Pajamas, Ready For Bed – Nicosia, Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus
A beautiful dog, in pajamas, ready to go to bed
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How I Handle Depression
Getting personal and revealing how I deal with depression
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Bagan – Land Of 13,000 Temples
Bagan is a special place. It’s not just that it’s home to the densest concentration of temples, pagodas, and stupas in the world, many from the 11th and 12th centuries. It’s just the place itself. It’s so laid back, so truly Burmese, it’s a visual feast for the eyes and all the senses. It’s similar […]
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How The Happy Nomad Tour Rolls – Sleep, Or Lack There Of
I try to sleep well, but for one reason or another I never seem to be able to
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Photo Friday – A Rose As Big As My Hand – Kyrenia, Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus
A gigantic rose in a garden that easily fills my hand
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