An Ode to Scotland

An Ode to Scotland

I’m in a small town in The Highlands in Scotland as of writing this post. There are no taxis, Uber doesn’t exist, and every store and restaurant is shut by 9pm. Going to a local pub for a drink (there are only 2 options) I am surprised to find it empty....
Why Is Occupation So Important?

Why Is Occupation So Important?

On my recent flight to Scotland I got pretty confused and upset. It all started when they handed out the landing cards and I noticed the question “Occupation/Profession.” I realized I had no idea how to answer this question, after so many years of...
The Mirror of Deeper Exploration

The Mirror of Deeper Exploration

In my last post I talked about choice and decision related to travel. A major surprise for me, still, is how I keep wanting to stay in the same country for ages, instead of jump around from one country to the next. This was a topic of conversation recently, with a...
Choice and Decisions

Choice and Decisions

As of the writing of this post, I am no longer in Portugal. I went to the airport and got on a plane, so, unlike when I went to Spain and then changed my mind within days, this seems more committed, though I know I can return any time. The destination choosing proved...
The Insane Parking Ticket

The Insane Parking Ticket

Once in a while, a really funny story happens that’s worth its own blog post. Here goes. I parked my rental car in the lovely town of Santarem, Portugal. I was with a friend and we pulled in to a space near a church. We looked around, it seemed legal, locked the...