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Giving Manila a Second Chance
Like India, the Philippines is one of those countries I have a love-hate relationship with. Along with Norway, it is one of the most beautiful places I’ve visited, and at the same time I swore I’d never go back. On my first trip to the Philippines, I visited the islands of Coron and Palawan. A…
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Philippine Island Life
After a month in Bangkok, I was ready for some beach time so I took a 2 hour flight to an island in the Philippines. It always sounds funny to say that as no matter where you go in the Philippines, you’re inevitably on an island. The entire country is a collection of islands, over…
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How to get rich by saving, not by earning
The rich don’t get rich by spending money. -My grandmother Stop spending money There are two ways to get rich: earn more or spend less, and I’m too lazy to earn more. I spent most of my 20s living in San Francisco. How did I do it? Well, it certainly wasn’t from my earnings as…
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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…
