Tag: people
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The Gift
The city was called Bhaktapur, a place for devotees. We had just come off the high of Everest (base camp), both in altitude and spirit, and found it somewhat difficult to adjust to the busyness of this ancient Nepalese town. Everything here was bright. People, gods, souvenirs, and temples — all dressed in vibrant colors.The temples…
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The Instructor
Southeast Asia is probably the #1 destination for backpackers. It’s cheap, and it’s unique. Mostly because it’s cheap. In Indonesia, you can get dinner for two dollars, a t-shirt for three, and an hour’s worth of massage for a whopping six dollars. The exchange rate between USD and IDR is 9700. We round it up…
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Manila Encounters
The BF got sent on an unexpected business trip, so I decided to make a last minute stop in Philippines. I made a brief one day stop in Manila before heading to the more touristy islands, and It’s not quite what I expected. The city was big, with sprawling buildings and congested roads like many…