What sounds like a relaxing steam bath turns out to be an unexpected hot and cold attack on your body which leaves your skin silky soft. In order to set your expectations correctly I’ll give you an idea of what an steam bath in Baños is like, or at least what mine was like. You […]
My Irrational Fear of Monkeys
Everyone has their own unique quirks or unwarranted dislikes of things like clowns, spiders or vegetables. I have an irrational fear of monkeys, and in order to add some legitimacy to it I am going to explain why. Monkey Fact: Monkeys use vocalizations, facial expressions, and body movements to communicate. The fact that monkeys are able to communicate […]
White People Wandering
White People Wandering is a term I coined while walking the streets of large Asian cities. It has nothing to do with race, and everything to do with just sticking out. It happens when you don’t look at maps and end up in random and uneventful places – and are OK with that. The origin […]
Self-Diagnosis: Computer Head
What is Computer Head? A diagnosable condition where you get stuck sitting in one position and staring at the computer for a prolonged amount of time. Computer head can affect both those working diligently or simply surfing the web for fun. High risk of infection during rainy days. Symptoms: Computer head symptoms tend to go unrecognized until […]
Sunscreen Lessons from a Bali Motorbike
As the driver, you should have sleeves to cover up your shoulders and back, preferably long sleeves despite the heat as you will need them to block your skin from the hot sun. The number one place that the sun will be beating down on is your legs – so lotion up! As the passenger, […]
Always Drink The Water
Much of the time traveling is spent purchasing water bottles and avoiding drinking the water when you are unsure of its cleanliness. Recently in Singapore I had a rather funny (embarassing) run in with a guard at the U.S. Embassy. We made an appointment to add more pages to Josh’s passport and arrived early. As […]