After travelling for the last ten months, I’ve learned to do more with less. I’ve also developed an aversion to buying things, aside from food of course. If I can’t carry it, I probably don’t need it. You’ve likely heard people preach about how liberating it is to have limited material possessions. These past few … More Seven of the Best Travel Gear Purchases I’ve Ever Made
“Of all the places I have been, there’s only one to fill my dreams. The place that lingers in my mind is the town I’ve left behind. I’ve been away now for too many years, I’ve read all the papers they told of your tears. Though I’ve left you with a heart that’s been torn, … More A Tale of Two Cities: Born on the 12th of July, 24 Hours in Northern Ireland Part II
In July of 2014, I returned to my birthplace of Northern Ireland with my good friend Erik Brown. We encountered the divisions, memories and sentiments that divide the province. This is my attempt to make sense of the experience. At times, my memories written here are colored by the emotions that only history, politics and … More A Tale of Two Cities: 24 Hours in Northern Ireland Part I
I love a good legend… a tale with the right dose of mystery and magic coupled with that elusive thing called truth. The origin of Santander, a city on Spain’s northern Atlantic coast, begins with such an account. When the Romans beheaded two of their soldiers on the banks of the Cidacos River around 300AD, … More Lose Your Head in Santander
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