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The Birth and Death of a Tourist Hotspot

May 18, 2015 by Colin Leave a Comment

The Birth and Death of a Tourist Hotspot

This article originally appeared on May 17th, 2013 on Matador Network. It was one of the first articles I ever wrote for them. After getting permission to host some of my old articles on my personal site, I'm going on a nostalgia trip. Above photo credit to Lotuspilgrim as per the original … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Narrative, Philippines Tagged With: Butanding, Donsol, Koh Phangan, Laos, Philippines, Tourist Hostpots, Tubing, Whale Sharks

Out in the World: New Year’s Here January 2014

December 29, 2013 by Colin 1 Comment

Out in the World: New Year’s Here January 2014

It seems like just about every single one of my posts starts with "I'm back!" I guess that's technically true for any post on any website (except those basement dudes who never left in the first place) but what I'm trying to say is, I'll try to make my posts more frequent from now on. I just spent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa, Asia, Central & South America, Elsewhere Plans, Europe, Festival Calendars, North America, Oceania Tagged With: 7000 Tons of Metal, Adelaide, Africa, America, Asia, Ati-Atihan, Aukland, Bahamas, Berlin, Big Day Out, Bikaner Camel Festival, BPM Festival, Calendar, Camel Festival, Cape Town, Carnaval de Negros y Blancos, Carnival of Blacks and Whites, Chicago, China, Chinese New Year, Colombia, Coon Carnival, Dinagyan, Elko, Ethiopia, Europe, Eurosonic Nooderslag, Events, Festival au Desert, Festival of the Desert, Festivals, Film Festival, Florida, Full Moon Party, Germany, Gondar, Groningen, Harbin, Harbin Ice Festival, Holland, Holy Ship, Hong Kong, Illinois, Iloilo City, India, Junkanoo, Kaapse Klopse, Kalibo, Kiruna, Koh Phangan, La Tamborrada, Lerwick, Lexton, Mali, Melbourne, Mexico, Miami, Music Festivals, Nassau, National Cowboy Poetry Reading, Netherlands, Nevada, New Year, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Out in the World, Park City, Pasto, Perth, Philippines, Playa del Carmen, Rainbow Serpent, Rajasthan, San Juan de Pasto, San Sebastian, Scotland, Snow Festival, South Africa, South America, Southeast Asia, Spain, Sundance, Sweden, Sydney, Thailand, Timkat, Tomorrow Never Knows, Travel, UK, United Kingdom, Up Helly Aa, Utah, Victoria

The Backpacker’s Budget Guide to the Philippines

June 29, 2013 by Colin 5 Comments

The Backpacker’s Budget Guide to the Philippines

If you want to make loose comparisons, the Philippines is that girl in high school you were crushing on, but who would take time out of her day just to make you feel like shit. I say loose, because while that original bitch would just call you names in front of your friends, the Philippines will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Backpacker's Budget Guides, Philippines Tagged With: Asia, Backpacking, Budget, Cheap, Cost, Expensive, Guide, Manila, Money, Philippines, Planning, Preparation, Southeast Asia

Snacking Strange #1: Balut

June 25, 2013 by Colin 3 Comments

Snacking Strange #1: Balut

When I was a little kid, I ate my boogers. I’d find the nastiest, juiciest one – the kind with a black and crusty end attached to a neon green slime tail that slid down the length of the sinuses from the frontal lobe – and pop it into my mouth without question. The booger would sit along the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Narrative, Philippines, Snacking Strange Tagged With: Asia, Balut, Boracay, Cuisine, Duck, Fetus, Food, Philippines, Snacking Strange, Southeast Asia

Look on the bright side.

June 24, 2013 by Colin Leave a Comment

The other night, I went to a bar with some friends in Makati. The building was still under construction, as is most of the dirt lot-spotted area. Musky concrete and empty unlit rooms comprising the first four floors. The fifth, however, was vibrant and new. Green glass walls separated the air … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Narrative Tagged With: Accidents, Asia, Budget, El Nido, Manila, Money, Philippines, Problems, Southeast Asia

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My name's Colin. A few years ago, I decided to combine my love of travel, telling stories, and getting into mischief into one endeavor. If it's a weird festival or even weirder food, you'll find me on my way to try it. Five continents and a few stomach-turning pitstops later, I've got it down pretty well. Learn more about my adventures here, if you dare.

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