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But Still: A Short Story on the Wisdom of Trust
Adventure, Poetry & Fiction, Travel Advice

But Still: A Short Story on the Wisdom of Trust

September 13, 2017May 23, 2019 Toby 3 mins read

“Trust no one,” the wise ones said. Deep-lined faces, milk eyes clouded with all the memories of all the misfortunes of all the ages, they hummed […]

How to be an Incorrigible Optimist, or, What I’m Doing in Costa Rica
Central America, Culture

How to be an Incorrigible Optimist, or, What I’m Doing in Costa Rica

August 27, 2017May 22, 2020 Toby 2 mins read

“We are the crazy ones who choose to believe in peace,” he concluded. One sliver in a blurred progression of notable speakers and presentations that […]

When You Don’t Want to be Friendly and Open and Curious
Adventure, Europe, Nomadism, Travel Advice

When You Don’t Want to be Friendly and Open and Curious

April 29, 2017May 22, 2020 Toby 3 mins read

That’s okay. It’s normal. Go ahead and hermit.   I stare resolutely out the window of my Uber at the windy Cape Town day, quite […]

The Rough and Wrinkled Side of Adventure
Adventure, Europe

The Rough and Wrinkled Side of Adventure

April 25, 2017May 22, 2020 Toby 2 mins read

Sunday, 23 April. Porto, Portugal. Welcome to the world of unplanned adventure. It’s messy. It’s unphotogenic. It’s wild-ish. It’s kind-hearted French tourists warning you that […]

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