On returning: A range of emotions
‘Your emotions are meant to fluctuate… It’s a system that’s supposed to move back and forth, between happy and unhappy. That’s how the system… Read more
Souvenir tales: Israel and Jordan
‘A great souvenir is a singular tangible memory keeper, an almost metaphysical object.’ – Unknown. Although it’s not a key part of my travel experience, I… Read more
HTMW Recaps – March 2017
I normally add a quote to the beginning of each post that sums up or enhances my writing. However, I’m going to use my… Read more
HTMW Recaps – February 2017
I normally add a quote to the beginning of each post that sums up or enhances my writing. However, I’m going to use my… Read more
A vignette from Mongolia
‘That feeling when you’re so cold you’d give anything to be warm…’ – Bear Grylls. First touch of cold The first thing that strikes… Read more
HTMW Recaps – January 2017
I normally add a quote to the beginning of each post that sums up or enhances my writing. However, I’m going to use my… Read more
On camaraderie
‘We’re all working together; that’s the secret.’ – Sam Walton. I’ve noticed fairly frequently when I travel and something goes wrong (be it a… Read more
My 2017 Ambitions
‘Ambition never comes to an end.’ – Kenneth Kaunda. At the beginning of 2016, in my post titled ‘My 2016 Ambition’, I outlined what… Read more
Reflections on 2016
‘The only time you should ever look back is to see how far you’ve come.’ – Ian Knabel. 2016 has been a good year. On a personal level, 2016… Read more
A Great New Zealand Road Trip
‘What it takes to realize everything is fine around you? A road trip to the mountains where your soul dwells in the echoes of… Read more