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2009 – Restarting this blog

In 2006 I had started this blog to record my thoughts as I traveled around the world on a 6 month sabbatical. 3 years on, I am now married, have a son, and am back in New York at my … Continue reading

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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

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Luang Prabhang continued

(Written on July 5th, 2006) Airports in Laos can prove to be venues for really unique observations and experiences. Firstly, you have to go through passport control, even for domestic flights. The weighing scales when you check in, are old … Continue reading

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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

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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

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