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I couldn’t live like that
You’d be surprised how often we are asked the question, “where do you live?” Just as frequently, we stumble for an answer, despite having been nomadic for several years. Sometimes we say we’re homeless; other times, we say we have properties around the world. Regardless of our answer, the next thing we usually hear is…
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The value of fabricating authenticity
Have you ever been to a luau or a native American dance performance? It’s like going to the zoo to see animals in their natural habitat, only it’s not natural; it’s fabricated. I recently had this experience during a repeat visit to the charming little Vietnamese village known as Hoi An. Like any tourist, I’d…
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The best way to beat jet lag: a nap
Everyone has ideas on how to beat jet lag, and they’re all correct, at least for themselves. As someone who is on a plane every few weeks, I’ve tried several different solutions, including once getting intoxicated before a trans-Atlantic flight. That was a big mistake! I didn’t sleep, and I arrived with a migraine. It…
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Making money living the life of your dreams
It’s not often I get schooled on how to live the life of your dreams, but it happened this past Monday. Joan and I went on a kayaking trip we found offered as an AirBnB experience. As a tour guide, I am often skeptical about paying someone else to lead me on an adventure. The…
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Top 3 things I don’t like about Oaxaca Mexico
I’m willing to bet that if you are surprised by that title, you’ve either never been to Oaxaca or have not been to other places I would consider “authentic” Mexico. Oaxaca lacks the vitality of other Mexican cities, is isolated in southern Mexico, and doesn’t offer a cuisine that can’t be found in other parts…
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Vietnamese Ear Cleaning
Last year my good friend Dave told me about an unusual experience he had after getting a haircut in Vietnam. The barber asked him if he wanted something additional done. Though he didn’t know what the barber had offered, Dave is always game for cultural experiences, so he said yes. “Next thing you know”, he…
