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Scott commented about Best Value Seat on the Plane, On Friday March 5th, 2010 09:45:15 AM
The best value airplane seat is getting the one you actually want. This is getting harder and harder these days with airline consolidation and economic hardship within the industry. A new frequent flyer tool has arrived: www.myseatfinder.com This new frequent flyer tool will actually find you a better airplane seat and then it takes the next step and books it for you. In fact, it'll keep searching for even better seats and keep upgrading you until it reaches your top choice (from a list of self-selected choices) or you check-in. You MUST have a frequent flyer account with the airline on which you have a scheduled flight.
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Scott commented about Chaos is my Paradise, On Saturday February 13th, 2010 09:23:25 AM
Andy,
My intention was true in my discussion with my friend about why I thought you disliked tourist. I found it amusing and my friend and I discussed it an I relayed our feeling to you. You blog, therefore I comment. And I'm sure I feed my ego with some of my comments to you and other bloggers.
We share opinions and the world keeps spinning.
You have a good website and good blog. So I return and you make money.
I don't think I criticize you unfairly just to be mean. If you awake me with a post then I respond with my feeling. You have stated it bugs you when people criticize you or state your website is ugly. That I find truly amazing you let that bug you. You make plenty of money and are successful. But you are type A personality and will strive to be number one and then you will arrive and still be discontented (my ego feeling.)
You say to be successful find someone that is successful and learn from them. So I am here learning, but also interacting in my way. I also am aware that you have a psychology degree and you might be playing me like a fiddle.
But either way I enjoy you and others thoughts.
Count your blessings,
Scott
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Scott commented about Sosua Dominican Republic Real Estate, On Saturday February 13th, 2010 06:48:46 AM
Now that is a damn good article. I see it happening in Lago de Atitlan, Guatemala (San Pedro.) Now that the lake is having the Algae bloom problem and tourism has taken a dive. Maybe a little anti-gringo sentiment from the locals. The dream is now a nightmare for foreign property owners. They want out and there is no way out, except by selling for a big loss.
But it is the foreign mentality that I must own the property to feel secure. In actuality it is more secure to rent. If the situation gets bad you just go down the road to the new and greatest and rent.
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Scott commented about Chaos is my Paradise, On Saturday February 13th, 2010 06:28:08 AM
Andy,
Yes you do have a great style of writing that mostly annoys me. But I enjoy it and come back for more. Currently I have the luxury of wireless internet for a couple days. Therefore I think I must go annoy Andy and have fun. But I learn a lot in the process.
You provoke me with your style of writing, so maybe I feel like I have to retaliate. But I do realize your are a human on the other side of the wire and truly don't want to hurt you.
So you say we can not destroy your calm. So that makes me feel good and I realize that it is a stimulating game called writing.
Thanks,
Scott
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Scott commented about Become a Travel Expert in One Niche, On Friday February 12th, 2010 07:26:44 PM
Andy,
I think when I read your blogs is "this guy hates tourists with a passion." Did a group of tourist walk by you on the beach one day and kick sand on your blanket? Maybe print some t-shirts with "I hate tourist" and that might be bigger than the backpack.
Please do not respect tourist or write for them!!! Besides the niche thing (and good article), why the hate?
How is a tourist going to become a traveler if they are not welcome on your site? What is tourist gibberish anyways?
Are there any tourists in your current location? Can you identify them and take a defensive position before they cloud your mind.
Maybe after 12 years on the road, you are on the other side and I just can't see through the clouds.
:-)
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Scott commented about A Traveler in Sosua Dominican Republic, On Friday February 12th, 2010 06:52:04 PM
Thanks for your comment. But are there not budget tourist that find your information useful? Do I want a tourist on a two week vacation to tell me how to travel? I sure have no trouble talking to someone on a two week vacation and they might have some useful information. I meet people in cheap hotels on short trips.
If I had limited time and funds to go on a vacation I sure would go to your site and find a way to save money. You say I want to take hobo to the next level, but please shooo away if you are tourist. I think I would rather read "open to all" and "enjoy."
I don't think I understand that business plan.
Take it easy,
Scott
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Scott commented about A Traveler in Sosua Dominican Republic, On Friday February 12th, 2010 12:39:46 PM
Andy,
A friend and I sitting over coffee in Perquin, El Salvador were discussing this post. I was telling him that you always are bashing tourists and that it seems counterproductive when you run a travel site. He stated that he thought your comments about disliking tourist was a sign that you are an elitist. I thought yeah maybe you are right about him being an elitist. So what is the deal. Do you think you are better than tourists, since you have been on the road so long? And what is wrong being a tourist?
I think any type of travel is good for a person and why belittle someone because they do not have the means to stay on the road for long period of time.
Tourist: a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure.
Why so angry and frustrated when you have the good life? You are living the dream and escaped Haiti with your life. Seems you should be the happiest man in the world.
Scott
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Scott commented about Cinnamon in Haiti, On Friday November 20th, 2009 09:58:30 AM
It's a beautiful piece of wood. Reminds me of a starfish.
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Scott commented about Haiti Orphan Photos, On Saturday November 14th, 2009 08:52:20 AM
Andy,
Great article that you put together. You captured the feeling of the orphanage and some of your best work.
Scott
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Scott commented about Stopped Physical Therapy in Philippines, On Thursday August 20th, 2009 09:54:03 AM
Andy,
I seriously doubt all these young women are working in these bars for the love of easy money. I guarantee that there is organized crime running a lot of these bars. Sure I know many clever women know how to exploit the sex tourist and give the sad story about needing money for surgery or starving family. Its pretty simple that the women work until their bar fine is paid and they have 24 hrs of freedom with their John. But break the rules and they are punished for not returning to there slave bar.
******You said: Dubai, Dubai, Singapore, Singapore, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Japan, Japan, Korea, Korea.
Slavery is about having a person between a rock and a hard spot.
You are way off base Scott.
The women sign up to become cleaning ladies, they go to these countries listed above. The law allows their emplorer to get them thrown out of country, in big trouble with the law. The famly enslave the poor dumb girl or man.******
Yeah that is another form of slavery and probably even worse than the Philippines sex trade. But working for sex in the Philippines is being stuck between a rock and a hard place. Sell your body or starve. Its pretty simple. I stand by my opinion.
But whats really amusing is when they marry the girl and bring her back to the USA. Then the games really begin.
Anyways good luck.
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Scott commented about Stopped Physical Therapy in Philippines, On Wednesday August 19th, 2009 07:47:16 PM
Now if your male and suffering from depression book yourself a ticket to Angeles City and withing a few days your depression shall vanish. GUARANTEED !!
Angeles City is a pretty sad place in my opinion. Slavery and exploitation of women is not my way of being happy. Too many lives/families have been ruined in that place. I forgot how ugly the place was until I was checking out Harry the Horse blog.
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Scott commented about Stopped Physical Therapy in Philippines, On Wednesday August 19th, 2009 08:28:54 AM
Andy,
Have you ever tried Blu Emu cream? I use it from time to time and it seems to help in about 3 days. Also I will sleep on a sleeping pad on the floor with a pillow under my knees. Occasionally I will take some ibuprofen to decrease my swelling.
I think chiropractors are good, but its hard to find a good one. They need to be strong to get a good crack in my opinion. Plus if you decide to give another one a chance take some ibuprofen before your visit so you are not so stiff and they can manipulate your spine better.
Now I think you will have to come up with a stretching routine that you will have to do the rest of your life. In my case it took about a month of stretching to start feeling some results.
You state you are chilling at the pool. Then I would say that is the best therapy for you. Do some in pool stretching and take ibuprofen. Rub in some Emu cream when resting. Get plenty of sun shine on your back. How about a hot bath? Find a legit massage parlor.
No way can you turn around 11 years of abuse in a short time. I say you are looking at 3 months to start feeling pain free.
Good luck
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Scott commented about Sleepless in the Philippines, On Monday July 20th, 2009 05:06:02 PM
From childhoods hour I have not been
As others were - I have not seen
As others saw - I could not bring
My passions from a common spring -
From the same source I have not taken
My sorrow - I could not awaken
My heart to joy at the same tone -
And all I loved - I loved alone
Edgar Allan Poe
I think that is you Andy.
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scott commented about Gunsmoke in the Philippines, On Wednesday July 15th, 2009 08:45:54 PM
Hey I noticed when I clicked on my name (link) that it brought up my previous posts. Great feature except I did not write all those posts. There must be more that one Scott?
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Scott commented about Gunsmoke in the Philippines, On Wednesday July 15th, 2009 06:44:08 PM
Probably be your most expensive wi-fi at the end of the day. But personally I would of had to take her out for a cup of coffee and some monkey on a stick.
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Scott commented about Utang Na Loob, On Tuesday April 21st, 2009 12:25:57 PM
It was difficult to tell from your article whether YOU actually spent time in the P.I. or whether you copy/pasted from an article you referenced in the beginning. Either way, Id like to comment on/add to the article.
I am an American and lived 4 years in Manila from 1999 to 2003. I traveled to other islands some and paid close attention to the culture, with the intent to blend in better and offend less. For the first 2-3 months after we arrived I was really bothered by how defective and misguided the Filipino were. I remember looking for the good and thinking if only they could be more American theyd be great. In spite of myself, I made a few very close Filipino friends who had a lot of exposure to foreigners and were ale to see both sides of the coin culturally speaking.
When we only look at WHAT a person does but dont know the motivating factors behind WHY they did that thing we tend to decide what would have made US act that way and credit that person with those motives. #1 When we do that, we will always be wrong #2 we misjudge peoples motives and view them in a negative light #3 we live in a world that is a lie, that isnt real. This is why it is never acceptable to judge someones motives. No man knows the heart of another.
The maid who repeatedly asked for more minutes for her cellphone was not responding to utang na loob but to another cultural factor. I dont know a name for that but it is the perception that because you are rich and can easily afford it, then it is okay for her to ask you for it. Similarly, you may find poor people take things that are yours without asking. As Americans we call that What? Stealing. They do not see themselves as thieves. If they are neighbors or maids they did not see themselves as taking permanent ownership of it but rather indefinite use of it. To an American its all the same but to the Filipino it is not. Not at all.
The rich are fully expected to help the poor regardless of the nationality if that rich man. Since almost all foreigners are perceived as rich (since most who set foot on Filipino soil are, at least at that moment) they are looked to for handouts. It is important to treat these people with the utmost dignity and kindness. A response such as, Ohhh, Im sorry but I just had to pay ********* and I dont have any money with me. Im sorry. will go a long way and lets that person off the hook kindly and you havent actually said no. But the end result is the same for you. Not only will this keep you from creating enemies but you will feel much better about yourself.
Where you have to beware utang na loob is with the person who gives you a significant gift that seems very out of place. They MAY be setting you up for a favor. It may be nothing more than a little insurance policy on their part, just in case they need it, but it may be something more. Also be aware that when people bring you gifts they will expect it in return. Right, wrong or indifferent, this is the way it works, not only in the Philippines but in most of Asia.
Many times you can mess things up by giving someone a gift that (to them) is huge that they could never repay. They may feel indebted to you so deeply that they are ashamed to come around anymore and they may actually disappear on you.
The bottom line is that the Filipino people are the sweetest, most generous, most gracious people you may ever meet. When you watch them they appear very much in love with western culture and may even seem like American wanna bees but make no mistake. If they are Filipino, they are not American and you cannot expect them to think like or respond like an American. That doesnt make them wrong or less than, it just means they are not exactly like you.
Pagpalain ka ng Diyos!!!
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Scott commented about RSS Feeds is Being Removed, On Sunday March 29th, 2009 08:36:11 PM
Cant say I agree with your decision. I have your RSS feed on my Google home page, along with many other travel sites. If I see something I like I click, and I used to come by about once a week.
So as per your request, Ill remove your blog from my home page. And maybe Ill come back in a year to see how youre doing. Best of luck.
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Scott commented about Orchestration of Backpack Parts, On Monday November 17th, 2008 10:43:00 AM
Hi,
I think the reason companies moved away from external frame bags is because external bags are inferior to internal frame bags. I don't think a external frame can compete in comfort and load balance with a internal frame bag. Plus internal frame packs are easier to secure. The closer you can get the load to your back and resting on your hips the better. I don't think your can do that with a external frame pack. Seems to me you would have to get into molded plastic frames to make the contour fit the human body? It's all about weight, comfort and durability in my humble opinion. I noticed Dana Design merged with Marmot which made some of the best bags in the business.
Good luck,
Scott
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Scott commented about I Volunteered to be Cheated by Thailand Doctor, On Tuesday July 1st, 2008 10:19:00 AM
Hi Andy,
Not being able to speak the local language is a big barrier for you and the doctor I would imagine. Sometime getting ripped off there is still 100 times cheaper than the USA.You just need to do some more doctor shopping until you find the right one. I would think one would have to get out of the tourist areas(not sure of your location). Have you ever been tested for a kidney stone? Seems like you are ready for a x-ray or MRI of the area causing you concern. If you do have a serious medical condition then its imperative you get a accurate diagnosis and begin treatment immediately. Good luck and keep us posted.
Scott
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Scott commented about Dwelling on Economics of Square Rooms, On Saturday May 17th, 2008 07:27:00 AM
The reason you are living in a concrete room with a light bulb in the middle and bad sheets is because you wanted a life less normal. Your kin folks are the only ones that truly care for you. They will be the ones who will always love you no matter what. I think when you travel, the locals see you as a money target. Their goal is to get your money in their pocket. You need to look at the nature around you. That is the real world. Rent a kayak and admire the earths beauty. Step away from that computer for a day. If it would make you feel any better, I woke up with my bottom sheet off the corner today. If that is your biggest problem, look in the mirror and give yourself a kiss. You are the richest person I know Andy(virtually speaking). I wonder if you will wake up tomorrow and get another day of your glorious life. I hope so, but it is not guaranteed. Paradise is not over the next mountain or some far remote land. It is inside you. You are Andy the hobotraveler. WOW.
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Scott commented about On the Front Lines, On Tuesday May 13th, 2008 09:41:00 AM
Andy,
I think us readers do understand you are preparing for the next "on the edge" travel expedition. It takes lots of money(hobo money) and yet not having all the money you need "keeps you on the edge". Sometimes I think you are similar to "the beats", that generation of poets, writers and wanders(Kerouac, Cassady, Burroughs) who searched for freedom and adventure. In a way your a good book in progress. How it ends no one will know. Will you slip on the edge or regain your balance. The unknown is what really brings us to the edge of our seats. Your an artist painting a picture of a lone hobo wandering into the unknown. Searching for that "something" that we all think is out there, but no one can seem to find. Sure we don't mind reading about the price of "day old waffles" that tourists are paying. But in the end we envision corrupt border crossing, bribes paid, starvation, blood, motorcycle accidents, cold, loneliness, disease and survival. And its so easy to do sitting in a modern air conditioned kitchen in America. Let me shut up. Take it easy Andy.
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Scott commented about Travelers Need to Break Habits, On Monday May 12th, 2008 03:02:00 PM
Maybe you are thinking along the lines of "street smarts"? But then again we now have "ghost town" gated communities, because everybody bought a house they could not afford. All we really care about is what the stars are wearing and who said what on the Oprah show. But Andy why concern yourself with these trivial affairs and get back to some serious front line reporting of the world. Remember when you got back from Africa and you stated "I accomplished nothing". I think you were on the front lines then. We want blood (your blood). Take your friend on a truly memorable ride. His blood and your blood would be doubly nice. Take it to the edge and jump!
Time keeps on slippin, slippin, slippin Into the future
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Scott commented about Travelers Need to Break Habits, On Monday May 12th, 2008 10:39:00 AM
Well I would have to think that most people on a two week vacation could care less of what they pay the street vendors. I think they feel "hey they might be ripping me off", but it is still super cheap, so I don't care. Sure it raises the price of everyday items for travelers, but for someone on a quick vacation they don't think about the cost of street vendor trinkets. Now for someone like yourself, you depend on getting the best price to stay in your yearly budget.
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Scott commented about , On Monday April 28th, 2008 09:16:00 PM
Andy,
I don't know what to think. Passing out and high blood pressure does not sound right. I'd say go and get the tests again. If your heart is racing or pulse is not right, I would be concerned. But you know your body the best. If you feel better then I would not worry about it. I would think if you had parasites, you would have severe diarrhea, vomiting and chills. Well hope it was just some bad food and you are bouncing back. Find some good chicken noodle soup and get some more rest.
Take care,
Scott
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Scott commented about , On Monday April 28th, 2008 02:51:00 PM
Hey Andy,
Hang in there buddy. Sounds like you are doing the right thing. I'm sure the doctors can find the problem. You might be better in Guatemala City for more modern facilities? Our prayers are with you and wishing you a speedy recovery.
Scott
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Scott commented about Kill the Cat and Dog in the Hotel, On Saturday April 26th, 2008 07:56:00 PM
Hi Andy,
I think you can blame the pet problem on tourists in Guatemala. Seems like everyone adopts a pet for their brief stay and then heads out of the country. I always thought San Pedro was the worst. Now in Flores I noticed they have a extermination program setup to take care of the strays. Someone did tell me when it gets real bad in San Pedro they will put out poison bait to cull the population. But on my stay in San Pedro it was just unhealthy the amount of strays wandering around and something needs to be done now
Scott.
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Scott commented about Travel Paradise is Cheap Not Easy, On Thursday March 20th, 2008 10:19:00 AM
Andy,
I agree with you on Mexico being one of the worst backpack places on the planet. I could not wait to get out. If you really want to go and scratch your head in awe. Head into Belize and see how things can really get stupid.
But, glad you are doing well and continuing the journey.
Cheers,
Scott
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Scott commented about Thailand Traveler Conversations, On Wednesday February 20th, 2008 10:02:00 PM
Hey Andy,
You have been traveling for 12 years! I don't think you will ever find a spot on this planet that will be the perfect place to make you happy all the time. You like to wander and soon become bored of your surroundings. What are you looking for anyways? If you wrote a list of all the things and places that made you happy and then you received them, you would still get bored of them. Maybe you need a place to hang you hat for awhile. Like opening your own hostel, which you've talked about. Create a living place, instead of this virtual world. Maybe your due for a real cold shower and a slap across the face. When you get to Africa it's going to be the same aggravations.
Now you know that feeling when you go and stay at your parents house in the USA. That sense of home. Sense of security. No body cooks as good Mom. Do you feel that? If you could create that feeling in your own hostel.
I tell you one thing hobo. When you go home this time to the USA. Better look at the people that love you and throw some of that love in your backpack. Cause when they are gone, there is not another chance. I took my mom for granted my whole life. Family is all you got and it's not forever.
Thats my sermon for the night. Take it easy Andy!!!
Scott
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Scott commented about My Worry about Being Jaded, On Saturday February 2nd, 2008 08:29:00 AM
Hi Andy,
Well I think that you being aware of becoming jaded is evidence enough that you probably won't become jaded. I think you can become insensitive to poverty and bad things. But it is natural to have a defense mechanism or we would all be crazy. Maybe you need not think of your own needs today and do something nice for someone that needs a helping hand. Your a pretty tough individual Andy from what I read about you. I'm glad your life is good. I was pretty jealous of you for a time being, but now I admire your courage. Hopefully if you do become jaded, someone will slap you back to reality.
Cheers,
Scott
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Scott commented about The Cost of Fame, On Thursday January 17th, 2008 04:37:00 PM
Hey Andy,
You must be a natural business person. I sit here reading your blog and think one moment you are worried your travels are in jeopardy because your are not making enough money off your site. Then within about 2 months you can turn it around, launch a new hotel site and now you have 10 times the amount of money you need to travel with. You did the same when you use to sell real estate. Must be something to do with that type A personality you talk about. Did you have the same passion for real estate that you have for travel? I guess you might say you pulled it all together with getting your personal life together and now doing what you love. You hit rock bottom, but somehow were able to rise again. Pretty amazing if you look how far you have come. For me I seem to be running in circles and not found my niche yet. It seems to me that you could do a TV show with integrity. But then you would not be annonomous anymore and be stuck riding in limos. Not many hobos riding in limos. Later Andy.
Scott
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Scott commented about Andy a Jaded Traveler, On Friday November 30th, 2007 12:35:00 PM
Hi again Andy,
Some of my friends and I feel the same way you do about watching the news. I think for the most part all the news is negative. Its funny not watching the news for a couple months and then you flip the news on and you are like "wow" the world is getting ready to end any day now. Plus, I don't really know what source of news I trust these days. I think the world has pretty much always been the same, but now we get all this information about the world in a half hour and the world seems really bad.
Take it easy,
Scott
www.unconventionaltravel.com
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Scott commented about Nigeria One Laptop per Child, On Wednesday November 28th, 2007 01:06:00 PM
Hey Andy,
Well stated. I thought the same thing about the minister of education wanting money for cloths and stuff. It's hard to even imagine him even thinking something like this, yet alone to announce it to the world. They are blind by the green glow of fresh printed money. It's almost hopeless. Take care.
Scott
http://www.unconventionaltravel.com/
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Scott commented about Unwinding Africa, On Sunday October 7th, 2007 06:32:00 PM
Hey Andy,
You are not looking at the big picture. On my side of the planet you showed me a lot of Africa I did not even know existed. We traveled with you on your journey and learned a lot from you. From your view¨you accomplished nothing¨. Well you are wrong! You are a pioneer and are paving the way for the rest of us. You are a excellent writer and are able to express your world views in unique ways. Like you said you found your niche. We await your next journey!
Scott
http://unconventionaltravel.com/
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Scott commented about Arrived in Bangkok Thailand, On Monday October 1st, 2007 10:52:00 AM
Andy,
Glad to hear you are ok. I thought you were either real sick or got robbed. Enjoy that air conditioning and the TV. Presently in San Pedro, Guatemala trying to teach myself CSS and Spanish. Take it easy.
Scott
http://www.unconventionaltravel.com/
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Scott commented about Bamako Mali, On Thursday September 27th, 2007 04:35:00 PM
Hey Andy,
So whats going on? You ok these days? Been watching your blog and its unlike you to miss so many posts. Hope is all well.
Scott
http://www.unconventionaltravel.com/
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Scott commented about Motorcycle Trip Atakpame to Lome Togo, On Tuesday July 17th, 2007 05:28:00 PM
Hi Andy,
I still read your blog all the time. Sorry I don't reply often. You said" People tell me I have freedom, I do not dream of freedom, I am free."
You worked hard for your freedom. I got to take my hat off to you. I've been on the road for about 3 months in Central America and understand how hard it is to make a web site when traveling as a backpacker. Yet make one that makes enough money to sustain myself is the trick. I have a long way to go. I understand it took you 7 years to do it.
Sometimes I feel free and alot of times I feel like I got a big clock ticking on how I get my site running profitable.
I guess I have my good and bad day. I've been sick lately and that does not help me keep a positive attitude. But I read your site and you motivate me.
But I guess it all comes down to doing what you love. I think my site is coming around slowly and will eventually become me.
I think you made the right move on buying that motorcycle. Though I'm sure it can have its headaches. Keep having fun.
It ain't easy being free.
Scott
www.unconventionaltravel.com
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Scott commented about Reader Comments on Blog, On Tuesday April 24th, 2007 11:27:00 AM
Hi Andy,
Its Scott from unconventionaltravel.com. I had to laugh when I was reading some of what that blogger posted. I'm out her lovin life thanks to you showing me a different path. Your blogs are all about honesty and opening your eyes to see the world in a different way. Don't change your style. We love you. I'm in Guatemala at the moment. Take care.
Scott
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Scott commented about Highly Ineffective People, On Sunday April 8th, 2007 07:47:00 PM
Thanks for the informative reply Andy. Sounds like a good idea to have Michael travel with you. Might speed up some discoveries? I would have to agree with you on the problem of aids has been exaggerated. Maybe it will all become clearer in the months to come on your travels in Africa. Thanks for the information.
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Scott commented about Highly Ineffective People, On Saturday April 7th, 2007 10:02:00 AM
Hey Andy,
Its seems all we hear in the USA is how bad aids is in Africa. I just read that aids kills 6000 people per day in Africa and that 9.8 million people carry the HIV virus. Do you see any signs of the aids problems. Like clinics that all these people are dying at. Is the problem hidden from the public or is it bad in a certain part of Africa? Can you find a clinic near you and post some pics of the clinic. I also read that a lot of children are orphans now, because their parents are dead. Have you come across any orphanages? If we are spending all these billions of dollars on the problem. Is it just a scam and some fat cat is pocketing all the money. Maybe Walmart is the answer to all problems in Africa. Cheap food and cheap drugs.
Scott
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Scott commented about WIFI Annoys Me, On Thursday March 29th, 2007 09:59:00 AM
Hey Andy,
Just want to compliment you on your writing skills. I thinks you are getting very creative and I enjoy reading your posts. The one on the WIFI made me laugh.
Scott
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Scott commented about Socialized Smiles, On Saturday March 3rd, 2007 09:46:00 AM
Hi Andy,
I agree with you on your thought of blaming NGO for lack of smiles. It seems as if we travel someplace and they don't live at the standards we are use to live at, then we suddenly think we have to save them from their poverty. But the fact usually is that they can help us more by allowing us to see the world in a different and beautiful way.
Thanks for sharing your life with us Andy.
Scott
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Scott commented about BOLIVIA PICTURES, On Saturday July 9th, 2005 08:41:00 PM
Hey Andy you are right on about the story with the Lady Who works at the Amazona's Airlines office. I was just down in Bolivia for the whole month of June. I love the people especially the more native people like the Quechuan. The women are really shy and don't like you taking their pictures. I don't blame them. The rest of the civilized world has just used them and doesn't do much to help.
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