Lost luggage can happen to anybody, especially when trapped in a major typhoon. This true story show how difficult it can be to track down a suitcase from inside a speeding taxi cab while unable to speak the language of a foreign land. It also explores the joy of being stuck at an airport after a canceled flight. (more…)
India can be a schizophrenic nation. There is a progressive and wealthy side, which I saw firsthand in various exclusive nightclubs. There is also the traditional, conservative, side that can reflect deep levels of poverty. As I was surfing a wave among the wealthy and privileged in Dehli, these two side of one nation suddenly crashed - resulting in some seriously shocked housemaids and the eviction of the French women that I was staying with. (more…)
The magic of India slowly seeps in. The mood of a journey can give special meaning to brief encounters that you experience along the way. Even the act of getting swarmed by gangs of begging children can be a learning opportunity. (more…)