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![Last night, I rented a motorbike to ride to Krabi to meet up with Conrad. After a walk around town, a great conversation, and some wonderful street food down by […]](https://brooksonbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/IMG_5574.jpg "A Flat Tire, a Helpful Couple, and an Honest Mechanic")
A Flat Tire, a Helpful Couple, and an Honest Mechanic
Posted on November 16, 2010 | 10 CommentsLast night, I rented a motorbike to ride to Krabi to meet up with Conrad. After a walk around town, a great conversation, and some wonderful street food down by […] -
![I had originally thought I’d write about the few things I’ve seen here in Bangkok so far as well as the few people I’ve met, including the steely-eyed Rhodesian (self-identified) […]](https://brooksonbreak.com/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "My Compass Works, But My Feet Are Soft")
My Compass Works, But My Feet Are Soft
Posted on November 14, 2010 | 5 CommentsI had originally thought I’d write about the few things I’ve seen here in Bangkok so far as well as the few people I’ve met, including the steely-eyed Rhodesian (self-identified) […] -
It’s Not About the Gear, It’s About Fear
Posted on November 8, 2010 | 5 CommentsOver the past month or two, as I’ve been dismantling my life in St. Paul and preparing to leave, the one thing I’ve spent a lot of time thinking specifically […] -
Covering my Ass….and the rest of me!
Posted on November 4, 2010 | 27 CommentsHow I insured my electronics and computer gear against loss and damage while traveling long-term around the world. -
A Humbling End to a Long Streak
Posted on October 17, 2010 | No CommentsOver the years, I’ve listened to friends and coworkers regale me with their terrible travel stories of lost luggage, missed flights, and other horrible travel experiences and while I’ve had […] -
Taking an Inventory
Posted on October 8, 2010 | 4 CommentsSo, now that I’ve made the decision to take a leave of absence and travel around the world; what do I do with my all my stuff? All the stuff […] -
You want to do what?
Posted on October 2, 2010 | 2 CommentsWriting has always intimidated me. Even in grade school, weekly journal entries were painful. My mother often recalls reading them and thinking there were lots of “and thens” and “really, […] -
![Exploring and traveling has always been a significant part of my life. I was fortunate that my parents introduced my sister and me early. We often took road trips and […]](https://brooksonbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/MT-Pic.jpg "Who am I? Why am I here?")
Who am I? Why am I here?
Posted on October 1, 2010 | No CommentsExploring and traveling has always been a significant part of my life. I was fortunate that my parents introduced my sister and me early. We often took road trips and […] -
![Months ago when I was home planning for this trip, I had visions of heading deep in to the jungles of Southeast Asia and really spending time in places not […]](https://brooksonbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/schwedegon.jpg "This is Burma")
This is Burma
Posted on January 12, 2009 | No CommentsMonths ago when I was home planning for this trip, I had visions of heading deep in to the jungles of Southeast Asia and really spending time in places not […]