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Tag: travel thoughts

The First Time: When the Travel Bug Bites
Culture, Nomadism

The First Time: When the Travel Bug Bites

January 25, 2017May 22, 2020 Toby 3 mins read

Some people will reminisce—with nostalgia, regret, or a little bit of each—about their first cigarette, their first drink, or their first time trying X (fill […]

White Spaces: Combatting Racism with Subtle Awareness
Africa, Culture, Travel Advice

White Spaces: Combatting Racism with Subtle Awareness

December 28, 2016May 22, 2020 Toby 5 mins read

Late December, Sea Point, Cape Town The walls and tables are painted a matte black, with the name of the cafe written in white. The […]

This is What Conscious Travel Looks Like
Nature, Travel Advice

This is What Conscious Travel Looks Like

December 20, 2016May 22, 2020 Toby 6 mins read

I wrote this for a masters application, but I think it’s worth sharing with more than a few admissions officers! What follows is an incomplete, […]

On Leaving
Nomadism

On Leaving

November 28, 2016May 22, 2020 Toby 1 min read

London, England. Late November. 12:30 p.m. My backpack leans against the wall. My second suitcase stands next to it. The kitchen is clean, lights off, […]

Europe

This Blog Post says, Thank You!

November 25, 2016May 22, 2020 Toby 3 mins read

Do you ever experience moments of sudden and unanticipated gratitude? I do—every day. Thanksgiving, for me, is a lovely excuse to eat good food with […]

Johnny Cash and Slow Travel
Adventure, Africa, Europe

Johnny Cash and Slow Travel

November 8, 2016May 22, 2020 Toby 2 mins read

8:15 a.m. Self-Service Restaurant “Mediterraneo.” Grandi Navi Veloci ferry from Tangier to Barcelona. I look up from my breakfast—a somewhat sad assortment of boxed orange […]

It’s. A. Trap! (Fair Doesn’t Always Mean Equal)
Africa, Culture, Travel Advice

It’s. A. Trap! (Fair Doesn’t Always Mean Equal)

October 30, 2016May 22, 2020 Toby 6 mins read

Ourika Valley, near Marrakech, Morocco “Very good price. Very low. Better than free.” We’re standing outside the van on the road to Ourika Valley, a […]

Africa

“Don’t go to Morocco Alone.” And other Fear-mongering you should Ignore.

September 25, 2016May 22, 2020 Toby 4 mins read

A rooftop terrace in Taghazout, Morocco. Me: “I’m thinking of going to Morocco.” Everyone: “Awesome! Just don’t go alone.” As you may have guessed, I […]

The Intoxicating Unknown, and Solitude
Adventure, Nomadism

The Intoxicating Unknown, and Solitude

August 22, 2016May 22, 2020 Toby 3 mins read

The plane lands with a jolt. Rolls to the gate. Shuts off the engines. You and the other passengers file off the aircraft. Through the […]

Europe, Food

What Makes this Mountain Different from all other Mountains?

May 22, 2016May 22, 2020 Toby 3 mins read

Villa Borghese Gardens, Rome Valle Aurelia, Rome, Italy This could be any street in any city. Mixed-era apartment buildings. Imposing stone architecture at turns. Cobblestones […]

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