So it’s travel time again.
To the U.S of A (again) for the next 4 weeks.
This time we’re taking 10 friends with us!
Tag: travel
Rollerskating Dancer
Weekly Photo Challenge: Dance
One of the things I loved about Venice Beach when we visited last year? Dancing on roller-skates!
In Indonesia, everyone’s a millionaire!
Sitting down to dinner tonight in Ubud, Indonesia, it dawned on Sel and I that Indonesia has no concept of what a millionaire is.
Why? Because 1,000,000 rupiah is the equivalent of about 96 Aussie bucks.
Airports: The giant melting pot
I’m typing this at 10,000 feet, cruising through the clouds, bound for Indonesia. Sel and I will do our best to switch off our sources of stress, avoid avenues of anxiety, and just have a damn good relax.
Before boarding this flight though, I couldn’t help but notice my airport experience, and although it was like every other airport experience I’ve had, this time I had a keyboard handy so I thought I’d take a few notes.
Optimistic
This week’s photo challenge is about being Optimistic
People venture to Las Vegas full of optimism, closely followed by dashed hopes, despair & empty wallets!.
Weekly Photo Challenge: Alphabet
The challenge this week is letters: I love this picture, firstly because it’s New York. But for the theme this week, I love how the glowing letters on each and every sign and slogan competes for your attention and tries to ‘out-brighten’ each other.
Memories of Venice
In April last year while in Los Angeles we ventured down to Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach for the day. As it turned out, Venice was one of my favourite destinations during our 7 week trek across the United States.
Older people rollerskated near a much younger generation of skateboarders. The hustle-bustle of tourists, locals, out-of-towners and wanderers stretched along a seemingly infinite path, casually sidestepping oncoming bicycles, scooters and rollerblades. One eye people-watched while my other eye scoured the goods laid out by an eclectic, and mostly happy group of artisans. We strode past Muscle beach, invoking images of old-school bodybuilders in daggy 80’s workout clothes.
It was bustling, but peaceful. Modern, but nostalgic. Crowded, but spacious. The entire area was a contradiction of itself and I loved it. So did my camera, although it didn’t get used to its full extent. Maybe one day I’ll go back and let the camera lead the way.
But for now, here are a few things I did capture. I’ve also included shots taken from the pier and surrounds…
No Year’s Resolutions
A new year means new resolutions!
I’m joking. This post contains NO new resolutions! Resolutions are hastily constructed, often under the alcoholic haze of fireworks and party hats, and ironically involve feel good quotes about healthy eating, quitting smoking, and getting more exercise. If you remember them come January 15, you’ve done better than most. Continue reading “No Year’s Resolutions”
The grass isn’t always greener
Sel and I just arrived home from a journey that saw us traverse the vast landscape of the United States for almost two months. Culturally, it wasn’t the smack in the face that we received multiple times in Burma several years ago, but in the way that traveling always does, it opened my eyes to something that contradicted the seemingly long plane trip to get over there. Continue reading “The grass isn’t always greener”
Fast and the Furious
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Motion.”
I dropped my GoPro down a cenote
Unfortunately the title isn’t a metaphor. I literally dropped our recently acquired GoPro down a 160 foot (almost 50 metres) cenote here in Mexico. Continue reading “I dropped my GoPro down a cenote”
10 things about America, by an Aussie
Here’s just a few observations from our first 3 weeks in the USA! Continue reading “10 things about America, by an Aussie”
The surprise of Mobile, Alabama
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Wall.”
A lesson from a fellow plane passenger
So we were traveling from New York to Miami. A four-hour flight. Long enough to get through a small bag of peanuts but short enough to put away the sleeping pills. Continue reading “A lesson from a fellow plane passenger”
On our way to the U.S.A
Three days!
Only three days until we board a flight from Sydney, Australia and land amid the bright lights of New York City. Continue reading “On our way to the U.S.A”
Live like a tourist
I came across this wonderful blog and a post title got me thinking. Why don’t I live my life like I do when I travel? Continue reading “Live like a tourist”
Follow the long white cloud
May 2012. Sel got me the most amazing birthday gift. A surprise holiday away to New Zealand! She’s awesome huh? Continue reading “Follow the long white cloud”
Bewitchingly Burmese
Sel and I ventured around the gorgeous countryside of Myanmar for a month in 2013. Continue reading “Bewitchingly Burmese”
Twelve things that tantalise this traveller’s tastebuds
What is it about travelling that really grabs my attention? Here’s just twelve of many, many reasons:
Continue reading “Twelve things that tantalise this traveller’s tastebuds”
The smallest interactions generate the largest echoes
November, 2013. I was wandering around the streets of Yangon, Myanmar (aka Burma). Continue reading “The smallest interactions generate the largest echoes”
a coffee break with mike 