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Thoughts on Khao San Road
Blog, Thoughts, VideoBangkok, Thailand, is commonly referred to as 'the gateway to South East Asia.' And Khao San Road in Bangkok is known as 'the backpacker centre of the universe', due to all the amenities and comforts ...
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Football for All: Tanzania
Blog, Thoughts, VideoIn 2013 I spent a month in Tanzania. I met a local named John who coaches football/soccer to a group of street kids that lived in a group home near where we lived. One day he asked me to come with h...
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Wise Words from the Author of ‘The Backpacker’
Blog, ThoughtsI stumbled upon a book called "The Backpacker" by John Harris, while backpacking South East Asia a few years ago. It's based on a true story, the story of his life, and its a freaking amazing story. A...
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The Printmaker
Blog, VideoIn 2013 I had the opportunity to travel Tanzania. While there, I met a local artist named Amen Ntangu. He is self-employed as a batik printmaker. His artwork is beautiful, but what inspired me even...
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What You Don’t Know About Laos
Blog, Photo, ThoughtsMention Laos, and most South East Asia backpackers think of tubing in the Vang Vieng. Most will pass through the country without ever learning of its dark past. During the Vietnam War, the US waged ...
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We are DISTRIKT
Blog, VideoDISTRIKT is an electronic music collective that hosts a furious dance party at the annual Burning Man Festival. This video captures the energy and beauty of all who are a part of DISTRIKT.
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Hiking Up Kawah Ijen
Blog, PhotoKawah Ijen, or Ijen Crater, is located in East Java, Indonesia. It is part of a scenic mountain and volcano range. The actual crater is filled with a beautiful blue acid lake. The acidity is caus...
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Extend your Life with Travel
Blog, ThoughtsEveryday we are bombarded with messages on how to extend our lives. Exercise daily and you’ll live longer. Don’t smoke because you’ll die young. Eat this, do that, don’t drink this, don’t do that. Sc...
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India Is… Timeless
Blog, VideoI entered the 'India Is Global Video Challenge', sponsored by the Government of India. Although not a win, probably because the stock footage I gathered of India doesn't present the country in a very...
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Western NGO’s in Africa: Do they even help?
Blog, Thoughts, VideoThere are thousands of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) from Western countries, attempting to help African nations by providing funding and/or volunteers. In 2013, I traveled to Tanzania to ...
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A Banana Pancake Trail
Blog, Thoughts, VideoThe “Banana Pancake Trail” is a term given to the well-trodden backpacker route within South East Asia. It is a beautiful part of the world, yet many criticize the lack of cultural authenticity, due ...
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Winter in Iceland
Blog, VideoLast winter I, along with 5 other friends, had the opportunity to visit Iceland for a week. To top it all off, we were able to ring in the New Year midway through our trip! It was definitely a memorab...
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