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Settling in in Bangkok
I feel like I finally settled in this week. No more running around on tours or attending Meetups. I did some urban exploring on my own, met up with the brother of a friend, and worked on some winter projects. The nice thing about staying in the less touristy part of Bangkok is that I…
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From Biking to Ice Baths in Bangkok
I hit the ground running in Bangkok by signing up for several Meetups. Two of the more unique ones were a Cycling group and an Ice Bath group. Having done the cycling one in 90 degree Bangkok heat, I think it might be a good idea to combine it with the latter group! The cycling…
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Combating loneliness when traveling alone
I arrived in Bangkok last Sunday and almost immediately experienced the loneliness of staying in an apartment by myself. A good part of that stemmed from having not spent enough time with my good friends this summer. It’s true that as you get older, your relationships seem to be the most important thing you look…
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The changing of the seasons means it’s time to migrate
Several years ago, I realized that I shared a behavior with many of the animals on our planet: migration. It was reassuring to know that my choice to regularly move around the world was not entirely without precedent. Unlike most animals that move between north and south, I chose to fly halfway around the world…
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House sitting in Seattle: from the best to better?
I wasn’t ready to leave this last house sit. I certainly was disappointed that I’d only used the rooftop hot tub once in the week that I’d been there. Determined to correct that, I headed to the roof on the last morning, stripped off my clothes, and immersed myself in warmth and bubbles. It wasn’t…
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We don’t say no to money
In a recent conversation about our nomadic lifestyle, I explained to someone that our success demands we be nimble in our accommodations and our occupations. For example, in the past two weeks, we’ve slept in four different beds and performed three different jobs. Joan and I finished a recent pet sit and wanted to celebrate…
