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I have a new theory when it comes to viewing touristy spots. Never go somewhere you’ve seen on film and expect the world. Go somewhere you’ve seen on postcards and expect the ordinary. That’s exactly what happened to me when … Continue reading →

My first few days in India are like living a dream. The sights are exceptional, often surreal. Just as I would expect in a dream. The chaos often makes more sense to my subconscious. Just as I would expect in … Continue reading →

I woke up to the sound of dragons breathing fire. Warm beneath my thick blanket I pried open my eyes to look around the cave. Hisako is still resting nearby but Cameron and Mai have gone out to check out … Continue reading →

Thanks to a worsening relations between Turkey and Israel it turned out our trip from Tel Aviv to Istanbul was going to put a wrench in the works for our plan to go from Cairo to London by land transport. … Continue reading →

“I’m sorry but you’ll have to leave that here or turn back,” stated the security guard. “This size knife isn’t allowed into the Temple Mount.” Arg… I had two options as the guard had so elegantly put it, give up … Continue reading →

The warm bed and welcoming smile of a nun with a head scarf on was a beautiful sight after the trials and tribulations of trying to get into Syria.  Down and out from rejected entries, expensive taxi rides, and general … Continue reading →