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March 11, 2008
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Tezza
Ian from Brave New Traveler wrote a great post listing 12 Personal Travel Websites That Will Make You Quit Your Day Job. While a few have already been mentioned on this blog the list is an exciting collection of travelers who have in their own way went in search of adventure and meaning in their lives.
Having been on the road for the past month I’ve had the pleasure of meeting travelers from all walks of life and from all age ranges. They travel for different reasons but a kindred spirit connects us all. Some are searching for something, others are running away from something and yet others don’t fall into either group. Continue reading! »
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March 4, 2008
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Tezza
This is the second installment to The Slow Guide To Hong Kong. While guides are great for practical research and disseminating information into a practical format it should never replace the spirit of adventure which took you so far from your home in the first place. At the end of the day guides are really just a reflection of one traveler’s experience and here is my continued synopsis of Hong Kong as viewed from my eyes. In this part we’ll cover the more important aspects of traveling Hong Kong such as food and shopping.
Eating
Hong Kong is rich with Asian cuisine and is a wonderful place to try out all your favourite Chinese dishes. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from and the ever favourite Yum Cha is widely available. If you’re adventurous why not stop by a local diner. It is usually filled with locals which is always a good sign when your looking for authentic food abroad. Don’t be put off by the plain furniture or the lack of English menu or pictures. You can always just point to a dish that looks appetizing from one of the diners near you or hope that someone speaks a little English. Continue reading! »
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February 26, 2008
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Tezza
While walking along the promenade at Tsim Sha Shui I came across Vladmir and his bike with a few admiring specatators nearby. Normally had I been at home I would have walked straight on by with maybe a glance in his direction. Luckily this was in Hong Kong and I generally stop at anything that looks interesting.
Friends all know that I’ve long since been a big fan of Ewin McGregor and his documentary “Long Way Round”. Ewin and his good friend Charley go on an epic 19,000 mile journey by motorbike from London to New York via Europe and Asia. Watching people have a dream and then pursue it in spite of all odds is something inspirational and I have a great deal respect for. Continue reading! »
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February 19, 2008
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Tezza
Indispensable gear that you can’t live without can make a memorable trip so much more enjoyable. There is a wide selection of gear and gadgets tailored to the weekend jet-setter right through to the most intrepid of travelers. I’ve found that for the most part I didn’t need a lot of stuff on my trip but there were items that I was glad I took with me on this trip. Here are the 7 must have items that I wouldn’t leave home without.
Travel Towel
One of the most practical items of any savvy traveler. I do however miss my big, fluffy towel back home. The travel towel more than makes up for it in it’s practicality. It is small, light weight and dries quickly. All indispensable qualities when you are on the road and trying to keep your pack weight down. The towel generally dries in a few hours which is much faster than a conventional towel which can take all day to dry. Continue reading! »
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February 12, 2008
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Tezza
“A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.” - Lao Tzu
Travel brings with it a sense of freedom and adventure unlike any other endeavour. Some prefer to travel to far flung places with the comforts of home, staying in four or five star hotels. They are taken from sight to sight in air conditioned buses and cultural exchange is almost inevitably experienced through the interaction of local merchants intent on selling them over priced souvenirs.
Others prefer a more authentic experience if you will, exploring outside the tourist dominated zones, eating with the locals at local eateries and following no set itinerary. I’ve certainly done both in my time and both have their merits and detraction’s. This guide though is tailored to the latter since if you are relying on organised tours you won’t have any need for this information anyway. Continue reading! »
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February 5, 2008
by
Tezza
“True friendship consists not in the multitude of friends, but in their worth and value.” - Ben Jonson
A popularised philosophy within the business world is the growing trend of companies jettisoning their worst customers in order to improve it’s financial health and well-being. The rationale is pretty straightforward when you think that low value customers are often unprofitable because they either spend very little relative to the rest of the customer base or are high demanding customers on your support system. Either way their value to the companies bottom line is either negligible or worst costing you money.
The philosophy is to eliminate or focus less attention on the low value customers and focus more attention where it is more deserved which are with the top customers who contribute the most to the companies growth. The age old Pareto principle. So what has this got to do with friends? Well a great deal. Continue reading! »
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January 29, 2008
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Tezza
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 readers won’t. One such comment really stood out to me. Steven N wrote “So should those who know this teach it, or let those others learn it on their own?”
It got me thinking and here is my answer produced for your convenience “Steven: I’m a little from both schools of thought. I think it would be silly to reinvent the wheel every time you want to pursue something. Innovation, development and change occurs because we build from each others successes and failures. So i think it is important to learn from those who have walked the path before you.” Continue reading! »
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