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Reminiscing about Laos, Development
Sitting in a hotel room in Beijing, with a view of construction cranes, concrete slabs that are apartment complexes, and as I try to make out the mountains in the background through the haze of pollution, I think back to … Continue reading
Kunmin, Ronaldo, and never overstuff a backpack in China
The first time aI heard of Kunming was when I booked my flight for Beijing from Vientiane, and had to change planes here. I figured it would be a tiny provincial airport. It might be provincial, but its in no … Continue reading
Venting over a Venti: Exiled in Melbourne by the United States Government
Ok, so the word ‘exile’ might be a little strong, given that I am sitting at a Starbucks, using an incredibly fast Wi-Fi connection while looking at the bustling lunchtime traffic of bankers and other sundry professionals walk around the … Continue reading
A tourist in Cairns, and not a traveler
After spending almost a month with family in Melbourne, I’ve made my way up north alone to the resort town of Cairns, in North Queensland. Cairns at first glance, is like any tourist beach resort town, with nothing distinguishing it … Continue reading
Broadband in New Zealand – Robbery in Broad Daylight
Auckland is like any major western city, with skyscrapers adorning its skyline, well planned Central Business District, Starbucks, payphones, and other amenities you associate with some of the major European and American cities. However, in this city, home to about … Continue reading