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People in lao

People in Lao are genuinely friendly. I’ve made really good friends at the travel agency a friend recommended to me, and they’ve helped me out and have gone way beyond the call of duty. From providing me with USD to … Continue reading

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A Thank you to Ma Morgan

Generally, it appears fashionable in the Wall Street and Liberal New York circle, to underplay the work that bankers do. At a bar, you mention your profession in hushed tones or under a cough. People admire those who are able … Continue reading

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Drenched!

Riding on the back of a motorbike for ten kilometers in pouring rain throug= h dirt roads full of muddy puddles and potholes may not be exactly the imag= e that comes to mind when thinking about travel to an … Continue reading

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Back in the Northern Hemisphere

After making repeated trips to the U.S. Consulate that never made it beyond the security guard, getting misinformed by the “United States Consulate Travel Consultants” as to the status of my visa, at $2.50 a minute on a 1-900 number, … 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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