I really like traveling to places that are mired in contradictions. This means countries like Bangladesh , Italy , and Israel . These places are usually the most fun, as tension between opposites often leads to interesting cultural and philosophical compromises. … [Read more...] about Cyprus, home of my favorite UN buffer zone
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The No Sleep Coffee World Tour
Although I consume an inordinate amount of coffee, like an absurd amount, like eight cups a day, I don't consider it a vice. An addiction, yes, but some people are addicted to exercise, healthy eating, and running for President and no one ever has interventions. There are good addictions and bad, and coffee is, as far as I'm concerned, a good addiction. It makes me more … [Read more...] about The No Sleep Coffee World Tour
Where Continents Really Meet
There really area only a few spots in the world were continents come together. There's Panama, where North and South America meet, but the connection to Colombia is actually a heavily forested and undeveloped piece of jungle where the FARC hang out. And then there's the strait of Gibraltar where Europe and Africa nearly touch, but there's still ocean between the two sides and … [Read more...] about Where Continents Really Meet