Photo Friday – Beautiful Parking Lot – Inle Lake, Myanmar

February 15, 2013

Beautiful Parking Lot - Taken 30-Jan-2013 - Inle Lake, Myanmar

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Another Happily Single Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2013

Sage Advice From Barney Stinson

Last year I was happily single on Valentine’s day. This year, I’m happy to report, I am still single. India has taught me a lot about social pressure, and I’m not sure there is any greater social pressure in Indian society than to get married. Married people seem to be perceived as more grounded and [...]

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A Chance Encounter With Awesomeness At A Random Restaurant In Delhi

February 11, 2013

Me And Ankash

I’m not sure what you have in mind when you think of India, but the three biggest thoughts in my mind before coming here were poverty, overpopulation, and spirituality. This story covers two of those thoughts. I went across the street from where I’m staying to a restaurant specializing in South Indian food. South Indian [...]

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A Short Guide To Independent Travel In Myanmar

February 9, 2013

Monk And Foreigner

Myanmar is rapidly changing and much of the information I read before coming was either outdated or wrong. I was in Myanmar from Jan 22 – Feb 1 in 2013 and although this article comes way before the rest of my Myanmar articles, time is of the essence for travelers on the road looking for [...]

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Photo Friday – Balloons And Pagodas – Bagan, Myanmar

February 8, 2013

Balloons And Pagodas - Taken 24-Jan-2013 - Bagan, Myanmar

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A Day With My Hero – Mahatma Gandhi

February 6, 2013

Gandhi And I

As the U.S. voted on November 6th, 2012 I spent the day with a man of unimaginable courage and determination: Mahatma Gandhi. I have long admired Gandhi for his non-violent struggle for an independent India. Part of being in India for me is connecting with Gandhi, trying to understand the man while trying to absorb [...]

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The Knowledge Conundrum: Increased Awareness = Increased Ignorance

February 4, 2013

guy scratching head

Before this trip, I thought I had it all figured out. Ok, maybe I didn’t have it all figured out, but most of it. I knew poor people are happier than rich people. I knew people who were connected with nature are happier than those who are not. I knew I’d be happier on the [...]

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Nicholas Winton: The Humble Hero With 6,000 Kids

February 2, 2013

Nicholas Winton

I watched the documentary Nicky’s Family last night and I’m still having a hard time processing what I saw. To summarize, Nicholas Winton was a successful stock broker who planned to take a vacation to the Swiss Alps with a friend in 1938. The friend decided to go to Prague instead. The British and the [...]

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