Archive for May, 2008
Rajasthan Camel Safari
By Tony on May 28, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Our 3 day camel safari through the Thar desert here in Rajasthan was an adventure, to say the least. Such an adventure that we thought it merited a whole article/pictorial. Aware of the fact that many of our visitors are busy people with actual lives that don’t revolve around every move we make, here is a brief synopsis for those on the run:
Great wildlife and scenery
Cool desert culture
Got caught in a sandstorm
Almost broke my back
Was bitten by a poisonous animal
Had a great time riding the camels
For those of you with a little extra time on your hands, here is the extended version with pictures.
Anu’s Cooking Class
By Thomas on May 25, 2008 | No Comments »
Even with the apostrophe, it’s a most unfortunate name for a cooking class. All meals are prepared with extra virgin castor oil!
Beverly and NomadicNarrative.com
By Tony on May 23, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Our good friend Beverly recently took the plunge and went Nomadic. As we love to feature fellow Contemporary Nomads, we asked her to share a little about her adventures, and tell us about her new blog NomadicNarrative.com.
What motivated you to pick up, take off, and start over abroad? Are you running from the law?
Well, if I’m running from anything, it’d be monotony!
Mapping out a new environment is a constant stimulant that presents opportunities to test your personal limits, and therefore allows you to grow. I want to be someone who is always learning whether that be taking a Bollywood dance class, a creative writing course, or trying to figure out why the heck…
Where are you now, and what have you been doing since you left the US?
I’m living in San José, Costa Rica right now. I’m working as a freelance writer and I’m also back to what I’ve done, and loved, for many years around the world – teaching English as a Foreign Language. Another reason I moved abroad again is because I don’t have to work as many hours to make a decent living. Teaching gives me plenty of time to travel and to focus on writing » Continue reading this post »
Looney Dunes
By Tony on May 20, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Thomas just can’t resist the dunes… » Continue reading this post »
Fortified Living
By Thomas on May 18, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Have you ever stayed in a stone tower in a huge medieval desert fort? No? Well, neither had we until we found this stunning room within the city walls of Jaisalmer’s fortress. Located inside a bastion atop the massive sandstone walls, our room has a 180-degree view of the surrounding town and the Thar desert streching out beyond – all for $10 a night! It’s a fairytale come true.
It wasn’t an easy choice, though. We were confronted with an important ethical decision » Continue reading this post »
