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Hunter S. Thompson on the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001.

An incredibly prophetic piece written by Hunter S. Thompson 15 years ago. [...]
One Month in Bonn and the World’s Your Oyster.

We've been here in Bonn for a month now. Impressions? [...]
Ecuador, pt. 2: The Galápagos Islands

Exploring the wildlife on a four-day cruise through the Galápagos Islands. You're going to be scrolling through a ton of pictures! [...]
Airports Suck (Flying Does, Too)!

A Primus concert before our hellish flight back from Germany. [...]
South America, Pt. 4: Rio de Janeiro.

I finally got around to writing about the next leg of our South American trip, three nights in Rio de Janeiro. [...]
Just Getting to the Gym is a Workout!

I need some exercise and badly. Time to do something about that... [...]
We Just Sat Front Row at “The Book of Mormon”

How we won front row tickets for The Book of Mormon on a Friday night [...]
A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream, Pt. 1: Arriving in Las Vegas

The start of our stay in Las Vegas. [...]
Limping around Germany and the Netherlands again.

Doing what we wanted to do the first time we went to Utrecht, but in severe pain for half of the time this time around. [...]
If only I had started this blog 10 years ago…

Since this is mainly a travel blog, what would I have posted if I had started it a decade ago...? [...]
Off to a Shaky Start

A recap of our trip from Singapore to Pondicherry, India, the first stop on our 15-month ophthalmological working holiday, beginning at the Aravind Eye Hospital. [...]
The Adventures of Timtim, pt. 2: Return to Germany.

The story of our return from Belgium [...]
South America, Pt. 2: Human Skulls and Machu Picchu

Looking in some traditional Peruvian houses and checking out Machu Picchu [...]
8 things I Learnt While Getting an Apartment in New York.

We're finally in our new apartment. Here's what I wasn't expecting... [...]
My First Two Days as a Volunteer in a New York Thrift Store

I'll be doing this five days a week, here's my story after the first two. [...]
When the Cat’s Away…

Anna was away for our first weekend in Pondicherry. What should I do? What are my options? Time will tell... [...]
Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets

We went to our first NBA game, Bulls vs. Nets. [...]
Traveling to Spain in the Wake of a Tragedy, pt. 2: Peñíscola and Barcelona

Hanging out and eating well in Peniscola, one of the locations for Game of Thrones, and Barcelona, getting out just in time. Beware, there's a ton of photos! [...]
Back in Yangon — Returning to the Scene of the “Burmese Bed-Bath.”

Our last trip to Myanmar was a little unpleasant. Would this time be the same? Only time would tell... [...]
Rainy Days and Mondays…

We had plans for the weekend, but all it did was rain. So all we did was drink. [...]
Traveling in Opulence – The Reverse ‘T’ Factor, pt. 1: Amsterdam and The Hague

We went to the Netherlands for a conference, as well as Anna's birthday, living kind of above our means. [...]
Only One Month Left in The US and it Can’t Go Fast Enough

These gun excuses need to stop. [...]
Another Edition of Owen’s Annual Asia Trip

Hanging out with my best mate and catching up with other friends in Bangkok, Thailand. [...]
So Many Questions, So Few Answers, pt. 2

More things we don't understand... [...]
Czech your Head!

Prague - Just go there! [...]
South America, Pt. 3: The Two-Caipirinha Screamer

Moving on from Peru to Brazil. [...]
“Where’s yo’ Hair Grease at?!?”

A weekend exploring Manhattan and Brooklyn. [...]
CBGB RIP

I always wanted to go to CBGB, but now I wish I hadn't [...]
Monday, 13th: The ‘T’ Factor, pt. 2.

Yesterday sucked. Monday 13th is an unlucky day. [...]
Take me Out to the Ball Game

My first experience at a Minor League baseball game. [...]
Embarking on my 40th Lap of the Sun

My 39th birthday just happened to coincide with Beerfest Asia 2018. I guess I'd just have to accept it and move on with my life. [...]
Fightball NYC 03 and March Madness

A bit of a basketball-filled week [...]
Tim Goes to a Taping of ‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’

It wasn't easy, but I got in! [...]
It’s a long way to the top to check out some ancient castles…

Visiting castles and drinking dragon's blood. [...]
Health, Fitness, Basketball and a Conundrum.

I need to get in shape, but there's a problem... [...]
Don’t Cry for Me, Pondicherry

We're leaving India today, so let's take a look at the things we will and won't miss. [...]
Wasted a Day Again in Auroville.

Venture to where hippies have gone too far in a country where most have nothing. [...]
Central America, pt. 3: Our First Visit to Mayan Ruins

Our first day of exploring Mayan ruins. [...]
Tim’s 12th Annual 25th Birthday.

How I spent my birthday. [...]
An Evening With Noel Fielding.

If you ever get the chance to see Noel Fielding live, do it, he's hilarious! [...]
On the Twelfth Day of Christmas My True Love Gave to Me… El Niño!

We've been sick. Here's why. [...]
Eels, Heels and Liquid Meals

Our week away in London for Anna's cousin's wedding and other adventures [...]
More Food, Merde Alors!

We spent the Easter long weekend in Paris, the first time there for both of us. Damn, we ate well! [...]
“You’ve Changed, Man!”

I notice when I spend extended periods of time in foreign countries, my speech patterns and mannerisms adapt. Here are some examples. [...]
Maccin’ Across the McGlobe: McDonald’s McSpecialties I’ve McTried in Other McCountries.

A look at some of the unusual McDonald's items I've eaten around the world [...]
We Went to a Raymond Pettibon Exhibition at the Weekend.

Checking out one of my favourite artists [...]
It Took Two-and-a-Half Months, But it Finally Happened…

Someone tried to rob me yesterday, they just weren't very good at it. [...]
A final weekend away in Berlin

A short stay in Berlin for our final weekend in Germany. [...]
The Adventures of Timtim, pt. 1: Timtim in Brussels

An account of a drunken weekend in Belgium [...]
A Stormy Couple of Days In Phuket

A relaxing weekend away with friends at a 5-star resort in Thailand [...]

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