Ellen sees Tedly needs a break.
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Damned if you reopen, damned if you don’t
Catch 22 situation with no easy answer.
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Pandemic walks with Ati soothe soul, seem surreal
Tedly goes back to an earlier time and easier way of life.
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Pandemic lesson on enoughness
Ellen’s been hoarding.
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Pandemic in paradise; Tedly’s birthday; Ati & virus updates
A peaceful day in a turbulent world.
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Future travel and tourism beyond pandemic days
Hopeful more people will have authentic experiences.
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Cigarette smoking in Southeast Asia
WARNING: Disturbing images.
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The simple life on lockdown during killer virus days
Three questions to ask yourself.
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People behind failing tourism ‘industries’
What the economic fallout looks like in former tourism hot spots.
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Airbnb hosts share news: Morocco, Mexico, Croatia
Pandemic-related responses to our note from some of our former Airbnb hosts.
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Easter miracle during a pandemic
The day was miraculous.
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COVID-19 waiting game for travelers
What will travel look like post-coronavirus?
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Eastertime musings during coronavirus pandemic
Tedly reflects on the global crisis while on quarantine in the Philippines.
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Filipino ways to stay upbeat during a pandemic
A list of helpful suggestions you likely won’t see anywhere else.
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Coronavirus and travel plans for Earth Vagabonds
Short-term, mid-term, and long-term early retired budget travel talk.
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Cockfighting in the Philippines: What it was like
Tedly’s curiosity brought him to a cockfighting ring.
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Be grateful despite loss: A travel story
A resentful pity party while traveling turns into an experience with divine grace.
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10 reasons to love Filipino people and the Philippines
A countdown of the top reasons why this island-nation rocks.
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3 reasons to rent in retirement and travel the world
Why renting is better than buying if you really want to travel in retirement.
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Thailand elephant debate: Gentle giants and their care
This travel commentary is based on living with elephants in northern Thailand.
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