In the Land of Neon Madness (July 2002)
It still seems like it was yesterday that I embarked on a mission that would take me to the other side of the planet. Even though it was only a few weeks ago, it has been a crazy head trip since I arrived here in Busan. The flight to get here, including the layovers at…
Read MoreA Trip from Mexico City to Oaxaca
The last couple of days spent in Canada were overcast with a perpetual grey haze of smoke that had drifted down from rocky mountain forest fires and blanketed the city of Vancouver. You could smell the fire in the air. It had that nice aroma of wood fire that fills the house when you’re burning…
Read MoreQuiet Beaches: Zipolite and Mazunte
Time to hit the road once again and venture further south to a beach recommended by a friend. The town and beach is called Zipolite and it is about 2 hours by bus from Puerto Escondido. There are buses departing from Puerto Escondido every hour starting at 7 a.m and finishing at 10 p.m on…
Read MoreTrain Journey Across Canada: A Detailed VIA Rail Travel Guide
If you are ever considering riding a train in coach across the vast expanse of Canada, you ought to consider a few things in advance. Notably, for a train journey across Canada, do you care about when you will be departing from and arriving at destinations? How much are you willing to spend on food…
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