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Have love, will travel
Everyone knows the real international language is love. So it's hardly surprising that so many of us are willing to relocate to far-flung places in the name of romance. I did it once. It ended in tears after two years, and actually messed me up good and proper, but I wouldn't swap my experience for anything.Moving to the other side of the planet where you don't know a soul except your beloved puts you in a scary position. Your support circle is gone. You're dependent on your partner for your social life, emotional succour, everything.
It's a start from scratch.
But my experience is mild! At least I could speak the language and got a job relatively quickly - and it still took me about a year to feel settled. It must be a whole lot more daunting when you don't speak the language and you're not legally allowed to work, or where there's a significant culture-shock factor. Imagine what it must have been like for disco dolly Jemima Goldsmith when she married Imran Khan and moved to Pakistan!
To cut a long story short, my relationship eventually imploded and I returned to Australia. But I don't regret those two years in Manchester one bit. I made some amazing friends, saw a lot of England, got my first publishing job - and did a lot of character-building.
Have you ever relocated for love? Did it last, or did you live to regret it? Any advice for globetrotting romantics?
-Susi Watusi
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Paramaribo, Suriname
When you tell people you’re going to Suriname, most have no clue what part of the world you’re referring to. Many erroneously think it’s a country in Africa, or a remote island. In fact, Suriname is a tropical country on the north coast of South America, nestled in between Guyana (to th… Continue
Posted by Travelin' man on March 25, 2009 at 3:00pm
Kung Hei Fat Choy - Happy Chinese New Year from NYC
Travel is a fantastic way to open ones mind. If you set out on your journey of exploration with preconceived answers and expected observations, you will not benefit from the knowledge born of the experience. You don’t always need to leave your neighborhood to gain the same benefits… Continue
Posted by Travelin' man on February 11, 2009 at 4:30pm
Nine Hours In Narita
If you’ve ever had to sit through an extended layover at an airport, waiting for a connecting flight, you’ll soon learn that an airport can be a very boring place to pass the time. On a recent trip to Indonesia, I had to deal with a nine hour layover in Japan immediately following… Continue
Posted by Travelin' man on December 15, 2008 at 7:30am — 1 Comment
Lombok: The Pearl of Indonesia
Lombok, one of the 17,508 islands that make up the country of Indonesia, is often referred to as the “unspoiled Bali.” While only 25 miles away from Bali, Lombok feels like a completely different world. Less touristy, and still a little rough around the edges, this island in t… Continue
Posted by Travelin' man on November 17, 2008 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment
Marrakesh and Essaouira, Morocco
Founded almost 1000 years ago, Marrakesh is located in the central region of Morocco, set against the snow-capped High Atlas Mountains. Once an oasis on the camel caravan trade, Marrakesh, a unique blend of African and Moroccan cultures, is still a bit rough around the e… Continue
Posted by Travelin' man on November 11, 2008 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment
Adventures in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Cambodia, located in Southeast Asia, borders Thailand on the west and northwest, Laos on the northeast, Vietnam on the east and southeast, and the Gulf of Thailand on the south. The geography of Cambodia is dominated by the Mekong River and the Tonlé Sap ("the fresh water lake"), a… Continue
Posted by Travelin' man on October 1, 2008 at 9:30am — 2 Comments
Adventures in Yemen Part 1
Sana'a at night ©2008 Chi Modu
Located below Saudi Arabia at the very bottom of the Arabian Peninsula, the Republic of Yemen is one of the Arab world’s poorest countries, but rich in ways that defy the imagination. Sana’a, the capital of Yemen, is both the fastest growing and… Continue
Posted by Travelin' man on September 26, 2008 at 2:30pm — 2 Comments
Adventures in Yemen Part 2
The sights and sounds you’ll experience in the streets of Sana’a are a constant reminder that you’re not in Kansas anymore, Dorothy. The typical Yemeni man wears a full-length shirtdress belted at the waist, sandals, a headscarf, and a Western-style blazer (which they sell near… Continue
Posted by Travelin' man on September 26, 2008 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment
Notes
guide to booking the best airline seat
Research the options before you book.
These days, many tools are available to help the airline traveler make informed booking decisions. In addition to providing a list of flight options, most booking engines also tell you what type of aircraft each airline will be flying and what seats are still available for your flight. If you take a few extra minutes to examine all this information, it can have a significant impact on your travel.
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Created by Travelin' man May 1, 2008 at 9:09am. Last updated by Travelin' man May. 1, 2008.
Taking natural light photography when traveling
Natural light
Contrary to popular belief, the middle of a sunny day isn't the best time to take a picture. Learn to identify different types of natural light and recognize their benefits in various situations.
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Whatever the weather, weather the weather
Any kind of weather is suitable fo
Created by Travelin' man Apr 28, 2008 at 5:22pm. Last updated by Travelin' man Apr. 28, 2008.
When to shoot photographs
Finding the best time of the day to shoot
Assuming a sunrise at 6am and sunset at 7pm, different times of the day have some benefits and some limits for existing light photography. Follow the tips below to help guide you through the day.
5am: Pre-dawn: A pink, ethereal light and dreamy mist for lakes, rivers and landscapes.
… ContinueCreated by Travelin' man Apr 28, 2008 at 5:21pm. Last updated by Travelin' man Apr. 28, 2008.
Traveling with film through airports
Transporting film through airports
It's never a good idea to put your photographic film in your checked luggage. Today it is almost certain that your film will be ruined if you don't heed this warning. The correct procedure is to place your undeveloped film in your carry-on bag. Films with speeds of under ASA 800 may be fine in your bag, as long as you don't take them through too many X-ray stations. The effects of X-rays on film is cummulati
… ContinueCreated by Travelin' man Apr 28, 2008 at 5:19pm. Last updated by Travelin' man Apr. 28, 2008.
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Seeing a simple house like this in an impoverished part of Capetown reminds us of how far removed from the concept of shelter our current notion of home has become. Homes are no longer simply places to keep the rain and cold out. They have become a big part of the American Dream, places [...]One love
While Bob Marley’s inspiration was the street culture of Jamaica, his music has had a powerful effect on a broad spectrum of people all around the world. His themes of disenfranchisement, oppression, conflict, love, and enlightenment are ones nearly all of us can relate to at some point in our lives. There’s a [...]Au natural
Whenever we see a photo of a naked kid running around on a beach, we can become envious. We’re envious of an earlier time before we were old enough to become self-conscious about how we looked, or what we said, or how we behaved, or who was watching. There’s so much to learn [...]Our father
Even though the Pope is the head of the Catholic Church, interest in him goes far beyond the people who are followers of that faith. When Pope John Paul II died in April 2005, the entire world watched and waited for his successor to be named. There is always an air of mystery [...]My sister’s keeper
Growing up in the developed world, it might be hard to get your head around kids raising other kids, but in many parts of the world, this is the norm. Families tend to be bigger and resources scarcer, making it necessary for older siblings to play a bigger role in taking care of the [...]Night
There is something special about cities at night. While daylight seems to accentuate the harsh realities of poverty, hunger, crime, litter, traffic, congestion, pollution, and all the other elements of big city life, nighttime provides a buffer, softens the glare, and adds an element of mystery and intrigue. Even the shabbiest slums take on a [...]Hitting the wall
Whether meeting friends for brunch, getting together with the extended family for a meal, or simply sitting on a wall with friends and neighbors, people around the world seem to make time on the weekend to kick back and take a break from the work week. It doesn’t matter if the location is urban, [...]One man’s vice is another’s virtue
People who travel to Yemen are often appalled to see the widespread use of the amphetamine-like stimulant called khat, which is legal here. By mid-afternoon each day, the cheeks of many men and even some women are bulging from the green leaves that they chew to get high. While it may be tempting [...]Uncensored joy
What is it about a kid’s smile that we adults are so taken with? I think it’s the fact that unlike older people, kids haven’t yet learned to edit their expression of happiness. Think about it – when was the last time you put your head back and opened your mouth wide to [...]Time out
In today’s hyper-connected, over-stimulated, time-pressed, goal-oriented, over-scheduled world, people find it increasingly difficult to shut it all out and just be. We always talk about trying to live more “in the moment,” but when it comes to actually doing so, that’s another matter. With so many distractions around us, we must actively train [...]© 2009 Created by Travelin' man on Ning. Create Your Own Social Network
