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| 15th November 2009 karina | thanks for doing this! - From: The American (Vietnam) War for Dummies. just want to say this is the best explanation of the vietnam war i've ever read .. it's clear and complete .. u just made it easier to understand ;) good! |
| 25th August 2009 Jack Kato | Great... but just one thought. - From: The American (Vietnam) War for Dummies. As a diabled combat Vietnam I was impressed with the information you have gathered and was so kind to present online, Thank you. I was with the 101st Airborne Div that operated often around the A Shau Vally, Laos and near the DMZ. I quote you.. "...we never lost a battle in Vietnam"... That is a nice thought but I'm sorry, its wrong. There were a number of battles lost.... I will name but one... Please research "Firebase Ripcord". Again I do thank you for your great insight, pictures and all the information you have provided. You are a real patriot. Peace to you and yours... Jack |
| 14th July 2009 mike hostler | Great - From: Monday morning reflections Great blogs Kevin. Glad you had a good trip. Hopefully you'll be able to now deal with things with a clear head. Good luck with it all. Give us a ring if you want to come up and swim, want us to come down for a bbq, or just hit Elitch. |
| 14th July 2009 shawn | shout outs - From: Monday morning reflections lil hurt that I did not get a shout out, but then came your meaning and the use in the world, for paintings, and it felt like me:) tthanks for sharing Kevin... |
| 13th July 2009 KevinMartini | Strange America - From: Monday morning reflections Oh yeah, the house for sale on Michael Jackson's block in Gary, IN for $500 down and $250 a month. |
| 13th July 2009 KevinMartini | Strange America - From: Monday morning reflections Probably the whole Milshire Hotel experience...the people, the smell...just the whole experience of being in a true crackden/brothel/roach motel. I have been in some bad places before, but that was probably the worst. Also, a bra repair company that had at least 10 giant billboards across Kentucky...how does a bra repair company have the money for that many billboards? Oh, and the pregnant woman chain smoking cigs was pretty interesting/sickening. |
| 13th July 2009 Kevin Mazzola | Strange America? - From: Monday morning reflections What's the most shocking thing you saw/experienced? |
| 13th July 2009 DrewLabbo | Thx for the shout out! - From: Monday morning reflections Nice reflections on our country... and glad you could get away from it all for a few days. Thanks for the shout out on your past two posts! |
| 13th July 2009 dani | inspiration - From: Monday morning reflections Kevin, you are an inspiration for all of us in these awful crappy times. to take it all in and not necessarily start over again... just to take stock and move forward. Glad you had fun!!! |
| 13th July 2009 Whalen | yup - From: Nostalgia & Music on the Road I concure with the other comments, your blogs are entertaining and informative, and the pictures are always great! As the great Wayne Gretzky once said.... "You will miss every shot you don't take!" |
| 12th July 2009 shawn | me likey - From: Nostalgia & Music on the Road dude! you did not need to add one SORRY! in that blog... loved it! your right it was not all about the place detailed of current, but it was about what they all DID, for you. AWESOME! Glad your safely back, and glad you figured things out! p.s. Yelling, never works out for the best... |
| 11th July 2009 beautiful fiance | ...... - From: Nostalgia & Music on the Road All I can say is WOW! You have my heart more and more with every trip you go on babe! heehee...can't wait to see you! |
| 11th July 2009 lianna | words - From: Nostalgia & Music on the Road Your writing always makes me smile. You definitely have a gift because normally I wouldn't bother reading all the great things someone else is doing while I'm stuck at work, but at least your make it interesting and I always am smiling at the end of it... miss you and drive home safe! |
| 9th July 2009 Jackie | wow - From: America: The Good, the Bad, and the Utterly Disgusting You might have been better off stopping for a hitchhiker and staying at his place ;-) |
| 8th July 2009 Mike Bendix | Sunset Rubdown - From: America: The Good, the Bad, and the Utterly Disgusting Who was the opening act? Moonlight Reacharound? |
| 8th July 2009 shawn | dude wheres my car.... - From: On the Road Again...(first USA travelblog) Think that this is an awesome idea you have going for your self... travel safe, lock your doors when you sleep and rock the dance floor... |
| 5th July 2009 anonymous | That is the spirit - From: On the Road Again...(first USA travelblog) Kevin, this sounds like a perfect idea. Looks like your dealing with a lot, and there is nothing like taking a road trip to give your self time to think. Good for you darling. I look forward to pictures and insights. Promise to holler out my sisters name when your in TN. Just call out, Savannah for me since I can't see her. |
| 2nd July 2009 Mike Hostler | What?? - From: On the Road Again...(first USA travelblog) Am I to understand you proposed? And her answer? I suppose congrats are in order. So, congrats. She's a great girl. Sorry about the house. Hopefully it will get resolved, one way or another. I see on your roadtrip map you left off Memphis. You have to add it to go see Graceland. Unless you've alread been there. We're going to Elitch Gardens tomorrow morning if you're interested. |
| 10th June 2009 cupcakesolitaire | bravo - From: Costa Rica and Coming Home wowza, what an adventure you guys had ha? sounds like it never stops w/ you kev! welcome home, and what's the story with the flood? have you guys had the area dug out by now. love love love to you and happy to have been included on all your adventures. |
| 8th June 2009 Kevin Mazzola | Matty - From: Costa Rica and Coming Home Never miss an opportunity to zing Matty. "When did I become Matty?" - K. Martinico |
| 2nd June 2009 Lianna | guidebook?? - From: Shhh....the guys are sleeping...it's nice and quiet around here... At first I was shocked when I saw the words "guidebook", but after finishing the rest of the sentence, it completely made sense! |
| 2nd June 2009 cupcakesolitaire | whoop woo - From: From Hammock to Holiday Inn hey trooper, how is that food poisoning washing over you? it sounds like you guys are goin' wild and crazy balls to the wall. take some dips in san juan for me, that was one place i did not get to see that i am really bummed about. and stop making the earth quake, and the heavens above thunder would ya!!! |
| 28th May 2009 DLabbs | bring it! - From: I'm on a boat! hey martini! can't wait to get down there! see ya sunday in granada or wherever we end up deciding to synch up. |
| 28th May 2009 jamie | =) - From: I'm on a boat! Glad to see your having such a good time away from home! Miss you... |
| 27th May 2009 Amanda McDonald | - From: I'm on a boat! kevin! great to see you're keeping up with travel blogging-can't wait to continue reading about your adventures. enjoy guate, it's beautiful, ay? enjoy! amanda |
| 18th December 2008 Julia | This is amazing - From: Same Same, But Different I live in Singapore, and I've seen this same same but different t-shirts pretty much everywhere!! It's really amusing to hear your experiences to go with it :) Thanks for this fun story |
| 13th September 2008 charity | Buildings - From: Part 2 of 3...the Bachelor Party (Poland) Those buildings are so close together they look like they are built from the inside out. Uummmm your friends sound kind of fun. What the hell are sausages?? Are they literally "sausages" if so, is that all you guys ate??? |
| 13th September 2008 charity | you - From: Part 1 of 3...the Bachelor Party (Amsterdam) You've been to Europe so many times you're even starting to look European! Amsterdam looks really beautiful. I love that building with all the shutters...so cool. |
| 10th September 2008 Team G | Kevin do you glow in the dark now? - From: Solo Ukraine Chernobyl, didn't realise they let anyone near the place. in north wales back in '86 we got some of the fall out, no we don't all have 3 heads! Did you go to Aushwitz / Krakow haven't been there, but something really makes me want to go and see those places. how can mankind be so hateful to others? |
| 10th September 2008 Barry | - From: Solo Ukraine Hey Kev- Wish I could of been at Chernobyl with you. I would love to see it in person. Surgery tomorrow, wish me luck. It's been a long haul. Looking forward tot talking to you when you return. Barry |
| 9th September 2008 Kevin Mazzola | - From: Part 3 of 3...the Bachelor Party (Roadtrip) Crab Juice |
| 7th September 2008 Kevin Mazzola | Latvian Food - From: Part 3 of 3...the Bachelor Party (Roadtrip) Khal Khalash! |
| 31st August 2008 Dani | - From: Billy's Bachelor Party!!! always look forward to more chronicles from the travels... and, oh for such an occasion, bound to be some good ones! godspeed and have fuN! |
| 28th August 2008 Nikki Vegas | Drugs - From: Billy's Bachelor Party!!! LOL!! This picture is great and he's either really happy or having a fabulous trip...JK..Congrats to Kornele.. |
| 27th August 2008 Dana | - From: Billy's Bachelor Party!!! Good Luck and have fun. I always look forward to your blogs. |
| 27th August 2008 Colleen | Priceless - From: Billy's Bachelor Party!!! I sure do hope there will be more pictures like this! Please take care of him. Thank you and safe travels. |
| 18th March 2008 G | Thanks - From: The American (Vietnam) War for Dummies. Thanks for this, I really appreciated you going to the time and effort of breaking this down and sharing it with your fellow layman. |
| 8th January 2008 KevinMartini | answer - From: Panama City, Old and New, Love and Hate We stayed at Hotel Bocas del Toro, really nice clean place. The best resturant on the island is La Casba. As for Panama City, we went out on Calle Uraguay (sp?)...that's the place to be. Hope that helps and you enjoy your trip! |
| 7th January 2008 Patrizia | Love the old.. hate the new! - From: Panama City, Old and New, Love and Hate Hi Kevin, Iīve been living in Casco Antiguo for the last 5 years and have become specialized in everything Casco. Check out my website: www.arcoproperties.com Thanks for calling the worldīs attention on this beautiful part of Panama! Patrizia |
| 6th January 2008 Cheryl | same question - From: Panama City, Old and New, Love and Hate Where would you suggest for a night or two in Panama City? I am wanting to experience that get dressed up PC nightlife!! ( with my boyfriend) and maybe a great dinner. Any advice is greatly appreciated! |
| 6th January 2008 Cheryl | Which hotel? - From: Can’t Win ‘Em All (but it beats freezing in San Francisco!) You say you stayed in the best Hotel on Bocas, Which one? I am heading out there and looking into hotels. What advice do you have. I want the nicest. With the blue water blah blah..... Nice pics Thanks Cheryl |
| 31st December 2007 KevinMartini | - From: Whale Sharks and Mermaids baby i'm so happy you are home to me! Oh how cute upi are and i love you just so everybody else knows!!!!! |
| 28th December 2007 Annie | HAHAHA - From: Whale Sharks and Mermaids You are freaking hilarious! Sounds like a Christmas you will never forget! |
| 28th December 2007 lianna | - From: Whale Sharks and Mermaids merry christmas kev! come home safe... |
| 26th December 2007 Bigger Better Kev | Missed another one - From: Can’t Win ‘Em All (but it beats freezing in San Francisco!) Kev: Glad to hear you didn't have a spectacular time...whatever!!!! You still suck!!! Next trip man, I am sooo there! Feliz Navidad you JIN!!!! |
| 20th December 2007 charity | HI HI HI - From: Panama City, Old and New, Love and Hate Have fun tonight when you go out...be careful and be happy you are seeing a part of the world I'll probably never see! |
| 19th December 2007 Syd G | Good Trip Bad Trip - From: Panama City, Old and New, Love and Hate Sounds like you haven't made up your mind yet, bummer about you bag etc, at least you didnt loose card p'port etc :) I bet you'll love the Zip wires, AAHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhh :) |
| 5th September 2007 mom | I'm going to kill you - From: DEATH ROAD (Been There, Done That, Got the T-Shirt) Okay Kevin I'm very glad you didn't write this until you talked with me first. What the hell is wrong with you!!!!! You are going to kill me.....quess who this is from |
| 5th September 2007 Li | nuts, but yet hilarious... - From: DEATH ROAD (Been There, Done That, Got the T-Shirt) You should have strapped a camera to your head. |
| 5th September 2007 Kevin from Colorado | That road aint shit....hell yes it is!!! - From: DEATH ROAD (Been There, Done That, Got the T-Shirt) I am proud of our uncoordinated Martinico.....let us all rub the budda!!!! Good work Kevin!!! Hell of a trip.... |
| 5th September 2007 Syd G | So Close!!! - From: DEATH ROAD (Been There, Done That, Got the T-Shirt) To the edge that is!! Now this really is my thing, I'm really into cycling at the mo' Road and Mountain. Even this would probably scare the Bejesus out of me and any of my other mad MTB m8s!! Bet the rush was worth the sheer terror tho' :) |
| 4th September 2007 shawn | laffter is right - From: The Southwestern Circuit I am not sure why but I have been laughing for the last ten minutes, great pictures, and the words worked too! welcome back, p.s. love the Sylvester and Tweetie Bird blanket.. |
| 4th September 2007 mom | thanks Kevin - From: Returning I'm so glad you thought of me :) |
| 4th September 2007 Syd G | Great trip/blog - From: Returning As always great blog, Kevin your blog was discussed at my folks Sunday dinner last weekend. My Dad thinks they're great. My Mam is just not into basic holidays shes very much, "just so" but she thought Salt Flats were cool!! Keep safe:) |
| 2nd September 2007 James Bartlett | Inspiring - From: The Southwestern Circuit How totally cool, please write more. Really enjoyed reading this, seriously more when you can please..... ;-) |
| 1st September 2007 sarena Martinico | dorks!!! - From: The Southwestern Circuit you guys look like you're having fun! "hey there Billy, whats it like it Bolivia?" |
| 1st September 2007 Jim Crouson | Blaine - From: The Southwestern Circuit Did Blaine try to speak to you in his best John Wayne? I'm sure you had a riddle or two to break free. . . Be safe, and be a good export! |
| 31st August 2007 Mike Bendix | top 5 things - From: The Southwestern Circuit Obviously, I need to see Gia. |
| 31st August 2007 anonymous | - From: The Southwestern Circuit Keep on writing i feel like i'm there with you take care Lee x |
| 29th August 2007 Syd G | Llama Lunch - From: Llama...itīs whatīs for dinner your probably best not knowing what else they do with them!! Hope you tune into the altitude soon, more tylenol failing that maybe some, no definitley some beer:) Keep Safe! |
| 27th August 2007 Nikki Vegas | YAY!! - From: Llama...itīs whatīs for dinner I'm so happy you two are having fun honey. You are missed her. Keep me posted on your wild adventures. Post cards are welcome too. Muah* xoxoxoxo |
| 27th August 2007 shawn | right on - From: Llama...itīs whatīs for dinner Love to read your work and follow along on you adventure, though you mentioned it is your own experience I will be riding along:-) coca museum, nuff said... |
| 27th August 2007 Jenae | - From: Llama...itīs whatīs for dinner How could you Kevin? Do you have any idea how cute and cuddly llamas are? Have you ever looked at their sweet eyes? Sheesh. Note to self: if Kevin comes for dinner, hide kitty cat. And don't hand me some line about how it tastes like chicken! |
| 24th August 2007 kitt'N | bed bugs - From: Bolivia-Bound Just reminding you to check for bed bugs EVERY night! Keep clean and be safe! Miss you! |
| 22nd August 2007 Syd G | Capital Highlife - From: Bolivia-Bound Hope all goes well, have a great and safe trip. Looking forward to reading your blog's :) SG |
| 21st August 2007 li | have fun - From: Bolivia-Bound hope you got your shots. |
| 21st August 2007 charity | Have Fun - From: Bolivia-Bound You have fun...I'm sitting here freaking out about my trip to NYC and here you are off to Bolivia. Be careful. |
| 24th April 2007 Syd G | Keep Travelling - From: Belize Vacation As before your blog's are alomst as good as being there. So someone new in your life hey, back in wherever your living now? Auburn CA? Take Care Syd :) |
| 18th February 2007 shawn | dood - From: Belize Vacation keep going, I will keep everything in your of your new life in the city well entertained, minus of course D. also, Marco wanted to get in touch with you. hw has some family in Belize... be well |
| 15th February 2007 Krischel | NICE! - From: Vacation in Mayan Land So jealous...definitely time to get outta the country. I'm booking my trip to Costa Rica today! Great pics...can't wait to hear about the rest of your trip. Cheers! |
| 15th February 2007 Beatrice | Diving in Belize - From: Vacation in Mayan Land I can' believe you are diving in Belize, I am extremely jealous!! Have fun and please do tell all!! Happy 30th! |
| 14th February 2007 amanda | surpirse! - From: Vacation in Mayan Land it was such a surprise to see a travelblog-guatemala-good for you kevin! i didn't think you were cancun material....anyways, i too am going to guate for my spring break and your blog made me so excited! and really, kevin...can you only stay there for a week? i expect an "i'm still here" blog in a few weeks.... ;) stay well....hope your cold wears off. |
| 14th February 2007 Greg | Whatever - From: Vacation in Mayan Land Poor Kevin traveling the world.... Have fun, it is funny that you get up so early in your travels, but not at home in the world that pays for them??? Send more pic's so we can live vicariously through you! |
| 14th February 2007 julie | do you ever work - From: Vacation in Mayan Land happy belated birthday... |
| 14th February 2007 charity | happy birthday! - From: Vacation in Mayan Land You would start your 30th off with a bang...again...I'm super dooooooper envious. where oh where did i go wrong in my life to not be able to experience the world as you do. you are a lucky bastard. |
| 20th June 2006 Kevin | Whatever.... - From: Articles about Burma (Myanmar) I give you 3 months before you need to get a travel "fix" |
| 20th June 2006 James | Rock on - From: Articles about Burma (Myanmar) Time to get home soon surely? Via England on the way. I hope you have access to the latest Tool album out there. You have been gone about 10,000 days, you need to hear it and let it change your life...... Have a safe journey, to wherever it may lead you. James |
| 14th June 2006 cousin heather | - From: Ahhh....the Islands I'll be in hawaii at the end of this month, for my highschool reunion. Will you still be there? Probably not, it doesn't seem like you spend more than a few weeks anywhere. Anyway, your dad came by the other day...he misses you, it's cute. Hopefully I'll see you one of these days. Take care! |
| 12th June 2006 Kevin | Welcome back.... - From: Gettin' Back to Normal Now get to work!!!!!! |
| 9th June 2006 Syd G | Gr8 blogs :) - From: Ahhh....the Islands once you get back into your day to day routine you'll be itching to travel again soon i bet! Lifes too short :) |
| 8th June 2006 Jax | Welcome Home. - From: Ahhh....the Islands Enjoy the journey home. And enjoy life as a journey. Loved the blogs. Are you sure writing isn't your calling? |
| 7th June 2006 amanda | - From: Ahhh....the Islands a beautiful end to a beautiful journey. as i read this last blog my passport is setting next to me....despite all the bullshit that i (we?) complain and protest in american culture and politics there is always an overwelming feeling of familiarity and comfort in seeing holding onto an american passport. welcome home... |
| 5th June 2006 Jim Crouson | back in the USA - From: Ahhh....the Islands It's a great country, isn't it? Even with all of our problems the level of tolerance, and freedom is just staggering (especially to the many people you had spent time with in many of those countries). Welcome home! |
| 5th June 2006 Danny | Say Hi.... - From: Ahhh....the Islands Say hi to Barry and Rachael for me! And take a picture of Rachel's tummy. |
| 1st June 2006 Kate Hildebrand | one cell phone ring?!? - From: Cut Off From The World…in Myanmar I'm still haunted by that MIDI version of the Lambada I heard ringing about every 5 minutes in Burma. I sort of get what you're saying, but what killed me about Burma is that they're wearing longyis... with Kurt Cobain tee shirts. Burma's at a crossroads and things are going to start changing real fast. |
| 30th May 2006 Kevin | Response to Warren - From: Cut Off From The World…in Myanmar Wow, it sounds like we visited a completely different place...and I think you took some of what I said wrong. In fact, I wrote a whole paragraph saying that I urge everybody to visit Myanmar. As for seeing cell phones, ipods, and all that...I guess I didn't see them, because I didn't see any toursits...and this is not a negative thing, I actually preferred it to be surrounded by Westerners everywhere else in SE Asia. And I don't think I said anything about the locals not being open to Westener's...I said the government was very careful with Americans visiting. As for being taken by Pho...I assure you this wasn't the case...I have actually spoken to quite a few Burmese in exile who have read this blog who have validated everything I have said. And as for internet...the government cut it off while I was there...the message was "The internet is down, only Myanmar sites available"...and the internet people in 4 different towns verified that they set the proxy to block major e-mail services. Anyway, it sounds like we both very much enjoyed the country...just had a different experience. Thanks for you comments. |
| 30th May 2006 Warren | Cut off from the world !!! What world? - From: Cut Off From The World…in Myanmar Kevin, About your article ! It was confusing to read whether you were PRO or AGAINST visiting the country which made it sound a little political. To make it political . I returned from Myanmar in late April. Great Place. Yes, I call it Myanmar because. Burma {In Burmese (Bamah Pyay) means only a part of the country and Myanmar, is the name for the whole country}. Calling it Burma is an insult to the rest of ethnic people other than the Bamah's. (Its like calling Scotland..England). The Bamah's (pronounced Bama) are the predominant race of the land. The conquring colonial power of the time (Britain) named the country Burma, this may have resulted in an element of divisive tension in that country . Away from politics! During my stay, I saw a lot of tourists through out the country who encountered mainly positive comments by the local people towards the west. We used the internet regularly. There were cell phones, I-pods, pirated products of all kinds and even Big Macs & Cokes were available under different names, not to mention cheap Myanmar beer. Oh, by the way! I think you were had by that guide for $5 a day. |
| 29th May 2006 Clarice | - From: Cut Off From The World…in Myanmar You had made a right decision to visit Myanmar. Thanks for the details. Indeed a worth read and i will forward it to my friends. We know nothing about this country even though we are part of the south east countries. take care..i like to know more about this man Pho |
| 29th May 2006 Clarice | - From: Cut Off From The World…in Myanmar You had made a right decision to visit Myanmar. Thanks for the details. Indeed a worth read and i will forward it to my friends. We know nothing about this country even though we are part of the south east countries. take care..i like to know more about this man Pho |
| 19th May 2006 Kate Hildebrand | - From: Yes, Another Blog...Burma, Should I Go? You won't regret it! |
| 17th May 2006 Clarice | - From: Yes, Another Blog...Burma, Should I Go? Just becareful and i am glad to hear that you decided to go for it. I had some friends who just came back from it. |
| 17th May 2006 GK | - From: Yes, Another Blog...Burma, Should I Go? I'm glad you have decided to go to visit Myanmar. I was there for 3 weeks last November & had the most amazing time. I have travelled all over SE Asia & Myanmar is one of my favourite countires. The people are so friendly & calm. The sites are totally amazing, especially Bagan. In my view just as amazing as Angkor Watt. Have a great time & I look forward to reading your blog when you get back. |
| 16th May 2006 bino | george orwell - From: Home Sweet...Bangkok? whi;le in Burma check George Orwell... see you soon! |
| 14th May 2006 Ali | Hey Kevin! - From: Malaysia...Friendly Asia Greetings from Perhentian Kecil, it's still paradise, and the wifi is still working :) |
| 11th May 2006 shawn | art - From: Malaysia...Friendly Asia don't forget a work of art! Thanks for sharing...let me knwo the dates, you may be back, there are some shows I want to go to... he! he! |
| 10th May 2006 daniv | hello from SD - From: Malaysia...Truly Asia (and Pictures Up) Greetings! sounds like you are having fun. please keep sending these updates. I will live vicariously thru you. |
| 10th May 2006 dani | hello from SD - From: Malaysia...Truly Asia (and Pictures Up) Just saying hi... hope you make it home safely, but until then, enjoy yourself. you rock! |
| 5th May 2006 adib27 | heading north? that's my hometown - From: Malaysia...Truly Asia (and Pictures Up) hi there? it depends on which state you are heading to. but i bet penang island right? how do i know? mat salleh (foreigner always love penang) - the beaches of course! well, what you must not miss i try nasi kandar or nasi beriani (beriani rice is cook with chicken or lamb inside) from a muslim indian (which we all call -mamak) then try asking for a fruit farm - penang is well known for nutmeg.. (i'll write about culture in penang soon).. get some nice kaftan as sourvenir... and also - try LAKSA PENANG - a local rice noodle in a fish kuah.. www.durianfolk.blogspot.com |
| 1st May 2006 Jax | In the immortal words of Dave: - From: Australian Anecdotes "Its not where but who you're with that really matters." |
| 1st May 2006 Kate Hildebrand | Anti-Americanism - From: Anti American Idiots I'm an American in Asia right now and I feel your pain. I've sustained several assinine lectures and I think its rampant- I met a 25 year old American woman who was informed by a French tourist that the booming prostitution industry in Bangkok was "her fault". I usually just laugh and shake my head in disbelief but I think you handled the situation very well. |
| 24th April 2006 matt hire | - From: Anti American Idiots Kevin Glad to hear your trip is going well, have been enjoying your reading. Hey are you checking g-mail? |
| 24th April 2006 Steve Nekava | Take a breather - From: Anti American Idiots Kev, You sound quite different than while I was reading about your travels in Vietnam. Sounds like you're not having the best time in Australia. Its a dream to be there but you are just not feeling the dream part. I hope things get better for you although I honestly don't feel too badly... Oh poor Kevin not having a fun time while traveling the world... I know it sounds crazy... But I know that part of you wishes to be feeling like you did in vietnam while you are in Australia. All in all I know you'll make the absolute best of it. Oh I also wanted to add that the same feeling you had while getting the hot dog... I get very often when I tell people that I am Jewish. No matter how you slice it and no matter where you are there will be people who reach instant judgement based on some form of prejudice. Its just part of the worl we are in. Shit, I'm sure we do it to a degree ourselves without noticeing sometimes too. Hopefully we don't offend someone too badly in the process. Hey man.. I want to send you an invite to my wedding.. where do I send it? Also Seth Faber had a baby girl on April 7th. Shout at you Later. -Steven Nekava |
| 23rd April 2006 Mimi McSharry | Hey! - From: Anti American Idiots I just wanted to say hello! It's been a very loooooooooooong time. I hope you are doing well Kevin. Sorry that you had to deal with those idiots. Unfortunately, I think there are assholes in every part of the world. Amazing; to think we are the only country (US) that has to deal with that kind of crap! Anyway, they are just ignorant; you have to almost feel sorry for those kinds of narrow minded people. They have obviously not been educated past the 5th grade, LOL. Take care and happy travels my friend! |
| 23rd April 2006 jim crouson | german skinhead beatings - From: Anti American Idiots I wish I was there. I would have driven his teeth down his throat. I hate anti-Americans as well... but I'm sure my hatred is a little different. People who hate the country that has offered them so many opportunities. We have no self sacrifice left in this country. Enjoy your trip. If your in Melbourne, I can hook you up with my friend. Let me know. |
| 23rd April 2006 amanda | i understand - From: Anti American Idiots all i can tell you is.... i understand. working at buccaneers i actually get very little harassment for being american, but when i do honestly...it's the germans. anyways, i'm on your side man, we can only do our bit. however, it still feels shitty to get blamed for problems and policies that are born out of the rule of an individual we don't even support. shame. sending you many positive american thoughts...hope this finds you well. pit stop in south africa? i'm here until end of july :) |
| 20th April 2006 liz dinsmore | friend of your mom's - From: Homesick for Asia Heather Dinsmore is forwarding these to me. I'm throughly enjoying. You should write a book on your travels, seriously. Want to meet you when you get to Solana Beach. I'm an old lady. 64 today. I'm Ryan's mom. |
| 16th April 2006 canadian bob | - From: Homesick for Asia such a horrible life you lead sometimes huh? |
| 13th April 2006 shawn | hello - From: Homesick for Asia you go boy! |
| 4th April 2006 Kevin | Hey, my eyes are always red! - From: I Guess Starbucks is Good for Something hahahahah!!!! My eyes feel like they are bleeding today too! some things never change |
| 3rd April 2006 anonymous | - From: I Guess Starbucks is Good for Something I really enjoy reading your adventures and it does'nt surprise me that I'am reading your adventures. Thanks to Dad for the step up to STOP DRINKING so you can remember more plus you can always get drunk you can't always travel the world @#$%er!!! Guess who??? Oh and by the way you will be home before you know it just have fun be safe and know that everyone will be here when you return ( this could be good or bad) |
| 3rd April 2006 Kellie Gansert (Dan's sister from Nevada) | Love your journals - From: I Guess Starbucks is Good for Something Hi Kevin, I hope you remember me. Danny forwarded me about 5 of your journals. Then I was able to go ahead and read about 3 more that were attached. I could only get thru April 1st. I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed them. I love history and I was very into them. Hope to see you soon. Kellie |
| 1st April 2006 Danny | t-shirt - From: Same Same, But Different I love this "same same" story! Pick me up a t-shirt! Hope you're having a great time Kev. |
| 21st March 2006 James | Mamallapuram - From: Holiday in Cambodia Dude, the temples remind me of Mamallapuram in India, you got to remember that day, how pleased we were to get back into Chennai city......... Madness :-) |
| 16th March 2006 Erik | Enjoy - From: Haircut Hooker and other stories from Vietnam Kevin, sound like you enjoy the trip! In Sweden we have 50cm of snow and 23 degrees celcius below zero. |
| 15th March 2006 Dad | Stop Drinking!!!!!! - From: Haircut Hooker and other stories from Vietnam That's all I have to say, STOP DRINKING!!!!!!! Love Dad |
| 15th March 2006 Greg Whalen | Whatever - From: Haircut Hooker and other stories from Vietnam Kevin, I think you were drunk or "buzzed" when you wrote that BLOG? Anyhow, sounds like a blast, and memories you will remember for a liftime! Reynolds was here for 3 days, so I know wht you are talking about wiht the "red bull". I was drinking too much every night (and day) since Thursday of last week? |
| 15th March 2006 Julie | - From: The American (Vietnam) War for Dummies. I still think you are the best writter. Thank you for sharing that with me. It was very informative. I love that you are having this adventure and am curious to know if Alissa ever made it out that way this fall. Be well. You rock! |
| 12th March 2006 Kate Hildebrand | good entry! - From: The American (Vietnam) War for Dummies. Very good explanation |
| 9th March 2006 J. Crouson | Rockpile - From: The American (Vietnam) War for Dummies. It's strange to see the rockpile. That is the place where my Uncle Mike was killed while serving in the Marine Corps. Semper Fi. |
| 7th March 2006 Annie | - From: Where you…? What you...? When you…? Mr. Adventure- I live through you! Your stories and experiences are amazing-I love your insight! Thank you for sharing! Why does it not surprise me that you won't be coming home when you planned? That is so great...just keep the emails coming! Miss ya! |
| 28th February 2006 shawn | comments - From: Misunderstanding dude, is your focus whether you are rough or smooth...It takes both kinds....so I should not quit my job, and move out there...just kidding! |
| 28th February 2006 anonymous | - From: Pretending to Be a Backpacker Miss You:) |
| 28th February 2006 sarena | - From: Pretending to Be a Backpacker I don't even know you anymore!!! When the hell are you coming home? I haven't had access to email in a while because my computer isn't working again, so sorry I haven't been in touch. Anyhow, stay safe, have fun...all that. See you later. |
| 26th February 2006 Tiffany | Thank You! - From: Pretending to Be a Backpacker Thanks for the birthday shout out, Kev - that was totally sweet of you. :-) |
| 26th February 2006 janees | 'Pretending' - From: Pretending to Be a Backpacker Maybe that comment says more about the person who said it than about you. What is a 'backpacker'? It is different things to different people. Some people think that you can only be a 'backpacker' if you stay in the cheapest places and eat the cheapest food and spend the least amount of money so that they can say that they have 'roughed it' or some such c**p etc. But maybe a backpacker is simply someone who carries a backpack! And there is nothing wrong with staying in more expensive places etc and putting more money into the economy of the country you are travelling around. Maybe your label for what you are is a traveller - not a tourist - but a traveller. Anyway - they are all just labels - and there are too many of those in life. Just enjoy it and be there doing what you are doing for your own reasons and for your own self. Dont be influenced by other's lables. Continue to be your own person. |
| 18th February 2006 James | Amazing - From: Enjoy the Silence (if you can hear it over the Roosters) Keep the news coming in dude, its really interesting reading and viewing. Kewl :-) |
| 17th February 2006 Jackie | Happy 29th! - From: Enjoy the Silence (if you can hear it over the Roosters) Enjoy your 29th year. I loved the pic of you on the roof, and the fact that you keep having to tell your Mother sorry while you are telling your stories...here's to more great adventures! Shawn Dean is in town tonight, we'll have a beer for you! |
| 17th February 2006 Danny Daddy Dolan | - From: Enjoy the Silence (if you can hear it over the Roosters) Kevin, This is awsome I'm soo glad you have hooked up with others over there. Reading this makes me (and maybe mommy) want to sell everything and get the hell out of this rat race. Enjoy your time, it seems as though you are having such a good time and so many experiences that you may never want to come back and get caught up in what we called the Corporate World. Be Safe Kevin....Lov ya Daddy # 2 |
| 17th February 2006 tom morreale | your trip - From: Enjoy the Silence (if you can hear it over the Roosters) hi kevin: i feel like i have been on this trip with you starting in hawai. the tube trip makes me want to get up from my office chair leave this building get in my car and go to lax get on a plane and get the hell out of here and do what you are doing. but i can't. enjoy your journey and keep the blogs comming. tom morreale |
| 4th February 2006 julie | - From: Our Moment Has Passed…Khawp Khun Khrap Thailand This blog made me sad. I don't know why. I truely hope you find peace in your heart someday. Please be safe. Kelly (little sister) is in Brno (czech republic). you can go visit her there. But i am afraid there might be a starbucks??? |
| 4th February 2006 mr. Tao | Common scene in Thai man. - From: Our Moment Has Passed…Khawp Khun Khrap Thailand Youre in Thailand, not a 3rd world country in the far far away africa or so. I am suprised that you didnt realize that Thai is developing fast and have done so the last 15 years or so... actually more.- but you can run to a re,ote beach that is not sandy, between Surat Thani and Hua Hin somewhere, and find your quiet spot. Or off rad Uttaradit, inthe forest. :D |
| 3rd February 2006 Steven Nekava | Quiet... - From: Our Moment Has Passed…Khawp Khun Khrap Thailand I guess getting hit with the whole starbucks / laptop / vente mocha frapaccino scene is enough to drive anyone to think the entire world has been plugged into a matrix of mainstream madness. I thought you would have hit that point while whatching that long neck women texting someone on her mobile phone. That seemed pretty crazy to me. I am glad I couldn't sleep tonight and had a moment to read through your blogs. Enjoy your travels no matter where it takes you. |
| 3rd February 2006 Steven Nekava | Reading through the travel Blog - From: Discos and Missonaries...Ridin' The Nighttrain! Kevin, I can't sleep tonight for one reason or another but as I read through your travel blog I am both envious and inspired. I couldn't agree with you more about the whole work thing. It should never have that grip on anyone and it some how grips us all. I also fully know what you mean about finding the greatest moments when you least expect them. I hope you keep finding them. I'll continue to read on but wanted to let you know I am damn proud to know you. maybe this epiphany could lead you to become a travel agent in the future organizing the best stress relief travels for all of the over-stressed corporate executives of the world.... Who knows... just a whacky idea. |
| 1st February 2006 Wendy | How to get in contact with Boy - From: In, Around, and Beneath the Surface of Northern Thailand Kevin, loved your story on travelling around with Boy in a 4wd. We are a family of four (kids 11 and 13) and planning a backpack trip in Thailand next summer. Could you provide me with price details and address of Boy. Would love to take a trip with my family as you made in the north..... our email wendyjol@hotmail.com |
| 31st January 2006 shawn | livin lavidaloca - From: In, Around, and Beneath the Surface of Northern Thailand hey man, good to here the stories...it is all so amazing...good luck as you requested...talk to you in a day or two.. |
| 28th January 2006 janees | Thanks - From: Discos and Missonaries...Ridin' The Nighttrain! Dear Kevin - glad you are back blogging - it is great that you are back. Keep on travelling - when I travelled it was the happiest time of my life. Maybe 'real life' is not for me! Even tho' times may not always be great or go the way you want them to go - you learn so much about the world around you, the people around you and about yourself. You had the courage to go out there again, and to share so much with other people by writing your blog. You sound like a decent person and you are doing what so many people dont have the courage to do. GO FOR IT! What ever you want IT to be - it will come to you. |
| 27th January 2006 julie | - From: Discos and Missonaries...Ridin' The Nighttrain! I have faith that one day your heart and mind will be at peace and you will find that "thing" you are looking for. Keep on keeping on....always with your eyes wide open!! Be safe |
| 27th January 2006 shelley nevis | missing you - From: Discos and Missonaries...Ridin' The Nighttrain! you are amazing and i am proud of you nephew and so encouraged by your writing. you are learning alot even if it does not feel like it for now.you are missed here and loved alot.in the most still moments things come to you that can make a profound difference for you,be still and listen!!much love, aunt shelley |
| 26th January 2006 shawn | - From: Discos and Missonaries...Ridin' The Nighttrain! hey, man, jsut wanted to say hello...It sounds as though things are what they will be...like eveything else, do not look for the epiphany. it may not hit you until you are back....be safe! be well |
| 26th January 2006 Mike Bendix | Perspective - From: Discos and Missonaries...Ridin' The Nighttrain! Outstanding. Publish, teach, or find some other way to say this to as many people as possible. (You might want to start with 3 teenagers from Encinitas). |
| 26th January 2006 charity | very inspiring - From: Discos and Missonaries...Ridin' The Nighttrain! Thanks Kevin...you are the first person I have heard from in a long time that recognizes the moment and appreciates it for what it is. I love it. |
| 24th January 2006 Julie | You are a ROCKSTAR! - From: Beautiful Koh Tao I love that you are having such a great adventure! I think you should start pulling the "I'm a Canadian" card. But then again, I may be a little bias:) Be well my sweet friend. |
| 21st January 2006 Sarena | What the hell?!?! - From: Beautiful Koh Tao I got a puppy that is driving me crazy. I can't even go outside to the washing machine without him freakin out, let alone to the bottom of the friggin' ocean. BTW, I hate you too. |
| 19th January 2006 Kevin R. | Oh ya? You think you're having fun? - From: Beautiful Koh Tao Well I am sitting on the phone all day at the office with pissed off clients trying to get them to buy software. Now that is waaaay more fun than what you are doing. So hang in there, it'll be ok Kev. BTW did i tell you I hate you? |
| 13th January 2006 The bigger better Kev | I see you have beers in hand.... - From: 4 Days in Bangkok Cruizin the world with cocktail in hand. You make me sooo proud! Great pics as usual and travel safely! |
| 10th January 2006 Dana | - From: 12 Hours... Good luck and have fun. You deserve it! |
| 3rd January 2006 jim crouson | killing fields - From: All Ready The killing fields should be an impressive sight. Great reminder of the horrors of communism and tyranny. |
| 3rd January 2006 Breezy | Happy New Year! - From: All Ready Have a safe & amazing journey! I look forward to reading all about your trip! |
| 1st January 2006 Jax | Keep us updated! - From: All Ready Thanks for posting and keep us updated, we love to read about your travels! Be safe, enjoy the time to explore the world, and let me know what interesting connections you make along the way! Have fun! |
| 31st December 2005 charity | Don't let the bed bugs bite! - From: All Ready Have fun...sounds very buggy and snakey. Be careful and Happy New Year! |
| 30th December 2005 amanda | - From: All Ready extend your travels......... i like to call it "professional traveling". and maybe stop by south africa to say hi. |
| 30th December 2005 Lee | trip - From: All Ready Have a happy and safe trip keep on writting |
| 7th December 2005 Amanda | ! - From: Off Again... damn kevin.... being a "professional traveler" sounds pretty good to me too :) in my time in SA, i have met a million and one travelers in your situation-life deals them some shit, so they leave....and travel. enjoy asia, if you get a chance swing by SA and see me.... i beam with pride and joy for you. have fun...enjoy. |
| 7th December 2005 Tracy | Thats great that your traveling - From: Off Again... I hope you have a great time and I am excited hear what happens through your travels. |
| 6th December 2005 Greg Whalen | see ya - From: Off Again... Don't let the door hit you on the way out! |
| 6th December 2005 Bob | I wish I was unemployed..... - From: Off Again... Can I go with you? |
| 16th September 2005 El Peruano | oh lord another american in Lima! - From: A Day in Lima why do you think every thing in the world has to do with your US standards? ... Coca Cola, Indiana Jones... The church you are standing by is called Convent of San Francisco. In colonial times, people believed that the closer they buried their death people, the more protected their souls would be. So, the first public cemeteries were located under the churches, in this case Lima had it at the location you visited. None of the Indiana Jones fiction is there! Also, the Peruvian hairless dog is very common in the northern part of the country and it was considered sacred by the indigenous peoples. When the Romans were building Coliseums, the Wari had their own architecture, which has mostly dissapeared because Peru is located in a highly earthquake zone. |
| 10th August 2005 Bob Mackey | Good luck... - From: Looking Back and Moving On Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. Best of luck with your new job! |
| 9th August 2005 danny | ... - From: Prison Kids it's really great how you help out those kids... |
| 8th August 2005 danny | ... - From: Llama Trek (I Made It!) Great Pictures! |
| 6th August 2005 Mihwa | - From: Prison Kids Good luck on the hike!! (I'm sure you'll have a great time!) And good luck on your way home, hope your luggage makes there when you do, pants would be good in Islandia!! :) mi |
| 6th August 2005 anonymous | - From: Prison Kids have fun! oh! and good luck! |
| 2nd August 2005 Lee | - From: A Day At the Beauty Salon Hi Kevin, I really am enjoying reading your messages keep them coming they take me away from dirty Diapers for a few minuets out of the day. Did you know we had a Baby girl 7/20/05 Meghan. |
| 2nd August 2005 Adventure Girl | Brave Man - From: A Day At the Beauty Salon Kevin your a brave man. Straight razor and living with 20 some odd girls. I will be in Ayacucho on the 14th, Will you still be around? I'm enjoying reading about your experiances and look forward to it ALL! ~Machelle |
| 2nd August 2005 Drew | PS - From: It's All Bueno! ...just trying to keep it light. Travel safely and I'm glad that you're feeling better. I bet after the week of volunteering you'll get perspective on all that you've dealt with lately. |
| 2nd August 2005 Drew | Hang in There - From: It's All Bueno! Kev, can you send me those left over pain killers? |
| 2nd August 2005 Marie | Glad to hear your feeling better! - From: It's All Bueno! Hi Kev, Glad to your looking at the positive side of things!!! Enjoy the rest of your trip... Love, Marie |
| 1st August 2005 Bobby D | If only I could be you for a day... - From: Bruised Rib, Heart, and Ego Bruised rib? Ribs heal everyday... Bruised Heart? We've all been there... Bruised Ego? Kevin...not a chance....no reason! Kevin, take things day by day and remember where your at (on the other side of the world), and I'm at Kmart! Lori & I send our love....Travel safely. |
| 1st August 2005 shawn | - From: Bruised Rib, Heart, and Ego Hey man, I am a little hurt that the person you miss most is some chick I do not even know....Make sure you force something down, the best would be saltines or bread, esp. with the pain meds....And remember you are on a once in a life time adventure, a place most will only read about...you know for certain that heart ache is reoccuring, not once in a life time...so, buck up little camper... |
| 1st August 2005 Jim Crouson | bruised what? - From: Bruised Rib, Heart, and Ego Well, man, you can just get to the point where you lose your heart and ego. Then you will only have to worry about your rib. I tell you it is much more tolerable--take it from one who knows. I hope you fell better, and I'm envious of your trip. JC |
| 1st August 2005 Greg | - From: Bruised Rib, Heart, and Ego C'mon man.... Your better than that! You will be just fine with out her! Make the best of the rest of your trip! |
| 1st August 2005 Caroline | - From: Bruised Rib, Heart, and Ego Hope that you feel better soon. Enjoy your time there - it looks beautiful. |
| 1st August 2005 Barry | - From: Bruised Rib, Heart, and Ego Damn, I always thought you'd miss me the most... |
| 1st August 2005 Susan | Looking Ahead - From: Bruised Rib, Heart, and Ego Hi Kev - How life can hand us one thing and take another? This is hard news when you are so far away and not feeling well to boot. In looking at your pictures - forgive me but I believe you are in good company...I mean there are worse looking girls to be traveling the country with! You have many of us wishing we were seeing the sights you are seeing - the snow cap mountain, the ancients sites, the cultures. Hold fast to the memories you will keep forever! The bad news will pass quickly and you will be telling me about the new love in your life soon! Enjoy the group you are with!! NO TASUNAMI'S! Come home soon! |
| 31st July 2005 Sarena | - From: Bruised Rib, Heart, and Ego Aww, Buck up little bear, it'll be alright :) |
| 27th July 2005 matt hire | hello - From: Sorry for Grammer Hey I hope your having a good time, looking forward on cathcing up soon Hire's |
| 26th July 2005 Sarena | - From: Great Weekend with some Bad Points Hey, and didn't you do something stupid like that on a snowboard a few years ago too? :) |
| 26th July 2005 shawndean | - From: Great Weekend with some Bad Points Kevin, Kevin Kevin, don't you know that you are giving your mother a heart attack.. |
| 26th July 2005 Kevin R. | - From: Great Weekend with some Bad Points Didn't you do something stupid like that in Hawaii a couple years ago too? |
| 20th July 2005 debbiedolan | hi from mom - From: In Ayacucho glad to hear you are there safe..I'm not sure if I'm suppose to respond on this or your regular e-mail. love mom..p.s. glad you found those skittles :) |
| 19th July 2005 shawn | yeehaw - From: A Day in Lima well! I will not get into the excitement I experienced in Tx and Ok. because it sure will never be as exciting as yours....Good to keep in touch...to know you are swell.... |
| 19th July 2005 Greg | - From: A Day in Lima What an adventure Kevin! Sounds like a great life experience all the way around! Please don't come back here and try to pawn that drink you two had last night on our culture. It sounded like wine and an egg white? |
| 19th July 2005 Susan | Wild Ride! - From: A Day in Lima Hi Kev - I love to read your chronicles and the pictures! I know the dog you refer to - was there one in the dry run the other day:) Keep the strength and do not smoke! You can prevail! Glad you have a friend with you as you travel the wild ride and thank God for the kind hearted spirits such as yourself! The world is already a better place:) Until next time! |
| 18th July 2005 Amanda | sour patch kids - From: Finally Having Fun well kevin.... no worries about the junk food because your sour patch kids are on their way! send my love to julie :) |
| 17th July 2005 Elisa | Glad you made it - From: In Peru Without Pants Glad to hear that you made it safely. Sorry to hear about your luggage. At least Julie is in Lima too so you two can explore around together. I was working when you called, I guess that call was when you were taking off from JFK. I'm off to finish up our proposal. Miss You. Be safe. Drink Water. ~Elisa |
| 16th July 2005 debbie dolan aka mom | hope it all works out kevin - From: Not a good start... Well I hope you are on your flight now to JFK and all goes well from there..and I really hope I understood the lady in Peru and gave you the proper info..if you keep doing this, I'll have to learn more languages and how to read these damn travelblog...but I read them all now...be safe, get sleep and e-mail soon..love mom |
