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“Hey, Are You Originally American?”

May 18, 2013

madeinusa

Yes, it’s a question I’ve received in every country so far. It seems people have a hard time believing I’m really “American,” whatever that means. I won’t dive into the whole “American” controversy, where many in Latin America dislike that people from the U.S. call them selves Americans when everyone in the Western Hemisphere is [...]

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Photo Friday – Turkish Coffee In My Cup – Kyrenia, Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus

May 17, 2013

Coffee Fit For An Adam - Taken 15-May-2013 - Kyrenia, Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus

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2 Burmese Monks, No Common Language, Tons Of Fun

May 15, 2013

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As I explored Bagan by bike, I was going to a particular temple next to the river. On my way I saw a beautiful temple and decided to stop for a minute to see it. I didn’t go inside but the sign said it was from the year 1215. Wow. At the entrance there were [...]

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Burmese Kindness Series: Six Simple Words From An Angel

May 13, 2013

With The Doctor

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 five articles, I share five short stories of small acts of kindness to give an insight into the heart of [...]

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What Almost Ruined My Trip To Myanmar

May 11, 2013

A Happy But Sick Nomad

I arrived in Bagan after a long night bus ride from Yangon. I arrived at 5am with no hotel reservation. I got on a horse cart and was taken to several places. All were full. But finally we stopped at Pann Cherry Guest House and I was lucky enough to get the cheapest room during [...]

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Photo Friday – In Pajamas, Ready For Bed – Nicosia, Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus

May 10, 2013

In Pajamas, Ready For Bed - Taken 7-May-2013 - Nicosia, Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus

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Bagan – Land Of 13,000 Temples

May 6, 2013

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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

May 4, 2013

My Tent In Thailand

Many people have asked me how I could just leave my job and seemingly travel perpetually. How can I afford it? How do you find places to stay for free all the time? How do you find places to volunteer? All questions I’ve received by email, and now I’m sharing the secrets in a series [...]

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