“Keith, wake up!” I opened my eyes and looked around in a daze. My partner broke the news to me: a Malaysia Airlines plane…
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Is plane talk dying? Readers views
Two weeks ago, I published a post titled “Is Plane Talk Dying?” in which I asked if we, as travellers, are becoming less social…
Is plane talk dying?
“I don’t talk to people on a plane anymore. To be honest, I can’t remember the last time I had a conversation with someone…
Discovering the magic of South Africa in Parys
It was our third day in South Africa and we were on our way from Pilanesberg National Park to Parys (map), a small town…
Highlights of 2012
Wow, another year has passed. Well, almost. 2012 has been an incredible year for me, full of unforgettable travel moments, speaking engagements and many…
My TEDxTalk – Passion. Empowerment. Social Media
It was undoubtedly one of the highlights of 2012 for me: my TEDxTalk for TEDxSaxion. I felt very honored to be invited and I…
Six months of travel around the world
Woohoo! I’m home! After six months of almost non-stop travel across four continents, it’s time to stop for a bit, enjoy my time at…
What travel has taught me
I was talking to a friend who’d been on a six-month trip through Africa and I asked him about the most important thing he…
Lessons My Mother Taught Me
It’s Mother’s Day, a great moment to stop and reflect on all the wonderful lessons we’ve learned from our mothers. Some lessons are more…
