Get Comfortable or Go Nomad?
I've been home in Vancouver for over a month now and I've spent the last couple weeks wrestling with the big decision: do I go back?
For the Love of España
After meeting so many great people from Spain, I'm really looking forward to visiting there. For some reason I've got myself a strong interest in the language and music.
Gone Nomad 2.0 Improvements
On the return flight I took some notes on what I could do better for GoneNomad part deux.
Back in Vancouver
Quick update and some thoughts on being back in Vancouver after two months on the run in Europe.
Turnaround on Santorini Island
Originally planned to be a six-day excursion, I didn't even make it to 24 hours before catching a flight back to Athens.
Athens and the Acropolis
Mike and I arrived in Athens and our first impressions contrasted sharply with the warnings we'd heard. I regret not planning to stay longer but now I have a good excuse to return.
Things You Notice Living in the United Kingdom
Today's my last day in the British Isles—or IONA, if you prefer—as I leave early tomorrow morning for Greece. I've lived in Vancouver most of my life and being in another country brings about a lot of change. These are some of the day-to-day differences I've noticed during my time in U.K./Ireland.
Red Bull Air Race, London 2008
Vanessa, David, and I took a spot on the river Thames to catch the action of the Red Bull Air Race. In addition to the pilots ripping up the race course we got to see parachute stunts and crazy helicopter flips!
The Awesomeness of the British Museum
Yesterday, I met Mike and Gillian at King's Cross / St. Pancras station. They were freshly arrived from Edinburgh and were up for some sightseeing—surprising, since they'd just got off an 8-hour train ride.
Travel Stories: Meeting Alan
"...I think of this trip sort of like sending the boy out into the jungle on his own..."
I found that note in one of several text files I have floating around in folders long forgotten. It was from February when GoneNomad was definitely a "go."
Now, having been on the road for near two months I've got a few (somewhat) sketchy situations to add to my mental canvas. I've been completely lost a few times, having to rely on the sun (or the moon), a stranger, or a storefront "we have moved!" sign to find my way.
But those aren't the fun stories.
