As a high school teacher once taught me – Expect the Unexpected. Easier said than done.
“To expect the unexpected shows a thoroughly modern intellect.”
Oscar Wilde, An Ideal Husband
I’ve been to a lot of amazing places (where I’ve been) and had some unforgettable, wonderful experiences. I’ve been pretty lucky. But it’s impossible to travel (or live) without taking some tumbles. Here’s a taste of the misadventures (big and small) that I’ve survived:
Stranger Danger
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Bus ride to Hoa Binh
Almost kidnapped/robbed in Northern Vietnam
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Mean Streets of Paris
Followed while walking alone late at night in Paris
Transportation
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New York Subway
Train hopping in New York
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Stormy Boat Ride to Koh Tao
Stormy boat ride in Thailand
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Unattended Baggage
Unattended baggage at LAX
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Left ID at Home
Missed flight because I left my ID at home
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Tokyo Train Tales
Four stories from our train rides in Japan (Subway, Japan Railway, and the Bullet Train).
Tough Breaks
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Broken Camera
Victoria Falls broke my camera!
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Hiking Shoes
Hiking shoes fell apart before Himalayan trek
Medical Mishaps
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The Dangers of Travel
A personal story about the true cost of travel and why I still do it.
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Stinging Plankton
Stung by stinging plankton while snorkeling in Hawaii
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Search for Crutches in Cambodia
The search for crutches in Cambodian markets
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The Monkey Queen
Monkey Bites (my poor friend!) in Ha Long Bay
Bad Form
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Gaddi’s
Family dinner at the fancy Gaddi’s restaurant in Hong Kong
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Altnaharrie
Getting lost at the Michelin Star Altnaharrie Inn in Scotland
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Le Meurice
Custom menu at a Michelin 3-Star Restaurant in Paris