Entries from January 2008

Ask The Readers: What I Wish I Knew When I Was Younger

Date January 29, 2008

When I wrote the post “What I Wish I Knew When I Was Younger” I had no idea that it was going to get such an overwhelming response. Thanks to those kind readers who took the time to stumble and digg the post.
I’m always appreciative of anyone who leaves a comment as I know statistically most [...]

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Whatever Happened To The Community Of Old

Date January 22, 2008

While sitting at the Internet Cafe checking my emails and tending to my blog I decided to check in on news back home. I came across this article in the Sydney Morning Herald titled “Discovered: 300 People Die Alone“.
The article goes on to say that “almost 300 people died alone in NSW last year, only to [...]

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5 Things I’ve Learnt Being 4584 Miles From Home

Date January 18, 2008

Being 4584 miles away from home you realise that life is really not that much different. The people, culture and geography may have changed but life is really the same. The locals go to work to provide for their family, parents still want their kids to grow up healthy and happy. And people are generally good [...]

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Life On The Road Begins

Date January 10, 2008

“…So get out there and mess around with your friends, ramble out yonder and explore the forests, encounter the grizz, climb the mountains. Run the rivers, breathe deep of that yet sweet and lucid air, sit quietly for a while and contemplate the precious stillness, that lovely, mysterious and awesome space. Enjoy yourselves, keep your [...]

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Complete Packing List For My World Trip

Date January 4, 2008

Finding a universal packing list for a long term trip is often confusing and down right impossible. Everybody has an idea of what you need for a trip, often times they may not be relevant to your particular travel needs. Some people enjoy traveling light, while others have the luxury of being able to travel [...]

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What I Wish I Knew When I Was Younger

Date January 2, 2008

While I sometimes might lament and wish for a better life as many of us do, it’s often fleeting and passes by quickly. That’s partly because I’ve finally gotten myself to a good place in life and it’s taken many trials, tribulations, miss steps and near disasters to get there. It’s easy to look back [...]

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