[dropcap size=big]T[/dropcap]his is the beginning of a beautiful relationship. A lifetime of longing was about to bear fruit as I boarded a plane for Africa. It may be hard to believe but I sang Toto’s “Africa” all across the continent. We departed Doha, Qatar at sunrise and got lucky on a beautiful day. The flight […]
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[dropcap size=big]A[/dropcap] dark shadow creeps among the perfect postcards of trendy tourist-laden Phuket, Thailand. This is exactly what I expected: the humid stink of sewer, sweat and petrol sticks to everything while everyone’s just trying to make a buck. The Kingdom is a nerve center for the illegal wildlife trade in South-East Asia. It’s both
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After a mindful month absorbing what I could of Balinese Hinduism, Thailand appeared high on my list of places to visit next. The Kingdom is a nexus for the illegal wildlife trade, but there are many more layers to the SE Asian hotspot. As a Theravada Buddhist society it has a strong appeal for keen
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In this landscape inspiration comes easy. But before I get too far ahead of myself. The journey is about researching solutions, exploring cultures and promoting higher values. It’s also about personal growth, and learning what we – and I – can live without. Here on the Island of the Gods among the temples, rice fields
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And so it begins. The seeds of this pilgrimage sprouted in my mind many years ago. No matter the successes I experienced, something was always missing. A late night revelation told me I wouldn’t find what I was looking for at home in Vancouver. I suspected to not find any important answers while enjoying the