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| 7th August 2009 kathy | eye opening - From: Why I hate tourists okay, i work in a tourist town in the U.S. and i hate tourists...but i am also a tourist in the off season. i've decided instead of hating the tourists that come every summer i should do a human study and enjoy. no, i think i'll still hate the tourists but be a better one myself. |
| 3rd June 2009 Ferdi & Talita | Good one! - From: Why I hate tourists My wife and I had a good laugh at your insights! These categories and behavior is seen anywhere there is tourists (especially the young Australians and middle aged Americans ;-). It's something we've discussed at length but never had the words to express the way you just did. Good job! thanx for the laughs! |
| 31st May 2009 Katm1987 | - From: Machu Picchu and the Power of Pachamama Amazing first picture of Machu Picchu in the mist! Makes me want to go back again |
| 15th May 2009 Andrew McC | Brilliant blog - From: Why I hate tourists Your various groups are spot on!! But for the 'one upper' I call them travel snobs. Anyone who mentions avoiding the 'gringo trail' would fall into this category. But they are the very people who actually do nothing but wake up at half 3 in the afternoon with a bad hangover and tell other people how they 'should travel'. And always australian! I think I fall somewhere between the party guy and short term traveller. But thats how I like it!! |
| 14th May 2009 Lily | - From: The Final Act: Playa, Palenque and a Bit of Bogota Pancho sure has got the moves! Can't believe there will be only one more post from the Smiths...how am I going to live vicariously through the travels of others, huh? Hope the move back to Edmonton goes well. John turned 5 last Saturday and we went to the Seoul Zoo and had an ice-cream cake which totally reminded me of you guys and Krysta's birthday when you went back home... Love to you both, Lily XXXX |
| 5th May 2009 JLM | I love your tourist descriptions! - From: Why I hate tourists I was recently in Copacabana in February. I think I met the same tourist you met there! Your descriptions were perfect and so accurate! I really enjoyed your blog. |
| 27th April 2009 kari | awesome blog - From: Why I hate tourists Great blog. Loved the stereotypes, though they somtimes include Canadians too, ja ja. Your last thoughts reminded me of one my original travel mottos, "I travel to appreciate home." Not everyone is meant to be an ex-pat |
| 27th April 2009 deleted_110881 | Amazing! - From: The Final Act: Playa, Palenque and a Bit of Bogota I am impressed..I think what you are doing is amazing! A big Bravo for following your dream and at the same time helping others.. The photos are mazing and I just can't get enough.. How long are you planning to continue your travels? Is there a final date? Vassia |
| 14th April 2009 Lisa | You can do it! - From: Machu Picchu and the Power of Pachamama Hi Guys, you can make it!!! I am so sorry to hear about your purse - you must of been crushed. Thinking about you! See you back home, :) Lisa |
| 31st March 2009 the soul cultivator | - From: Machu Picchu and the Power of Pachamama Was walking there with you...this brought back such good memories and your panoramic is breath taking....X |
| 30th March 2009 Jonathan | - From: Machu Picchu and the Power of Pachamama And for sure, my friends, just in case, I want to hear more about this young Irish couple, especially this JonathAn character, he sounds like a young Marlon Brando. Anyhoo, read the rest of your blogs, except for the one where you go home to Canada, thats just weird. They´re amazing. See ya! |
| 29th March 2009 katrina | so cool... - From: Machu Picchu and the Power of Pachamama love reading your blogs - the details make me feel like I'm there with you. I've actually been thinking about planning a trip to Peru myself, people think I'm crazy - why Peru? - this is why! can't wait to talk to you more about it. Stay safe. Love ya! Katrina |
| 27th March 2009 Ramz | Great eexperience !! - From: Machu Picchu and the Power of Pachamama Dear Smiths, Wow what an experience ! It was just amazing going through your blog, your narration, your snaps too good. I am far away in India but had a feeling of having visited myself. do visit my page when you find time. bye, Ramz |
| 27th March 2009 Liz | Here I come! - From: Machu Picchu and the Power of Pachamama I SOO want to do this now!! ;) Thanks! |
| 27th March 2009 Isabelle & Marc | - From: Machu Picchu and the Power of Pachamama I'm so happy you had the opportunity to climb Machu Picchu! Love the blog - the details about the climb felt like we were there. I'm sorry to hear about the purse and the pictures on your camera:( We look forward to seeing you guys and sharing a few beers to hear more about some of your incredible adventures. Happy & safe travels. See you in a month or so :) |
| 26th March 2009 James Connolly | Sweet deal - From: Machu Picchu and the Power of Pachamama You guys are troopers! Loved the blog and your latest set of adventures. Sorry to read about the purse, but more sorry to read about the pictures vanishing from said purse. :( Look forward to seeing you guys in April. Is the countdown on your blog an ETA to Alberta, or Canada more generally? When will you be in the Kelowna area? Stay safe, Smiths! Cheering you home from afar. ~The Connolly/Escaravage duo (James and Rachelle) |
| 26th March 2009 Cabochick | I must be a smith too - From: Why I hate tourists chuckle. |
| 25th March 2009 generationk | Funny... - From: Why I hate tourists and I'm glad you realized you are "stupid tourists" as well. For my part, I guess if I were to pigeonhole myself, I would be a combo of "party guy" and "fresh out the door" |
| 25th March 2009 Sophie and Dale | Funny Funny Funny! - From: Why I hate tourists Oh what a great blog.. we laughed out load at the various traveller descriptions and can confidently say we've met one of each breed! The Panorama photo is awesome.. took us back to when we visited there. p.s. we fit into the Long Term Traveller catagory and it pretty much described us to a T.. we have trekking towels, our packs are filthy dirty, we counted 12 guidebooks at the last count but have since discarded most of them but we do try to change our clothes every day! Oh and yes I have a pair of Tevas but they give me blisters so they are not very well worn. |
| 24th March 2009 Greg | Sucked in - From: Why I hate tourists I read the title of your blog and was just ready to get myself worked up. Instead you do a great piss take, love it. Also, that is an awesome panorama!!! |
| 24th March 2009 Quinn | So true - From: Why I hate tourists I logged on to write a blog about my travels in Lisboa, Portual and how much I enjoyed the city because there was so few tourist and saw your blog title and had to read it. You really nailed the main characters at the hostels and airports. I'm currently studying abroad in a smaller city in Spain and love that there are no tourist here to bother me and my host family, but I guess I too am a tourist bothering the citizens with my aweful Spanish, so maybe I shouldn't talk, lol. |
| 24th March 2009 David | Agreed... - From: Why I hate tourists I'm guessing you had trouble keeping the descriptions/definitions so concise - all were very pertinent and astute....especially the underselller one-upper. haha. Nice job, you two. |
| 24th March 2009 Lisa | So true! - From: Why I hate tourists Hi Guys, love blog theme! Can I request another blog topic? I found it fascinating when I was travelling alone, how there is some unwritten rule that you make friends instantly. But at home, you would have a hell of a time making friends so quickly. Often, just meeting you would be offered to hang out for the day to whichever site/activity you were off to. Strange how open and non-judgemental people are when they are traveller's but at home you would likely think that person was crazy if they invited you somewhere minutes after meeting. Wondering what the Smith's Deep Thoughts are on this topic? Sounds like you are getting run down - thinking about ya, Lisa |
| 24th March 2009 Matt | Astute evaluations - From: Why I hate tourists Mr and Mrs. Smith, This is, perhaps, one of the most funny and simultaneously spot-on blogs of tourists' actions i've yet read. You certainly pegged us and many others we've met while traveling in one of your categories. Nice work. |
| 24th March 2009 carla | just like you krysta - From: Why I hate tourists Krysta... I made Drew listen to me read this entire entry out loud to him!! Remind you of anyone?! As I am reading it out loud the voice in my head is reminding me of how much I hate it when you used to make me listen to you read something to me. I wouldn't focus on a single word!! Does anyone actually know any auditory learners??? Anyways... Marc, we LOVED this entry. Totally laughed aloud while picturing the "tourists" in my head. Terrific descriptions. We can't wait to see you guys. Krysta- I miss you so much I will let you read whatever you want out loud to me whenever you want! |
| 24th March 2009 Lindsay | - From: Why I hate tourists AMEN!! |
| 24th March 2009 Lily | Ruminating - From: Why I hate tourists Have missed your reflective ruminations on whatever's at the forefront of your mind Mr Smith. Danang is gearing up for the International Fireworks comp again this weekend. Can't believe it's been 10 months. Have been meaning to write, all the usual excuses. XX |
| 21st March 2009 Rachelle | YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!! - From: The surreal Southwest I love this blog, love all your pics and of course, love you donkies! Can't wait to see you both back in Canada. ~R |
| 16th March 2009 Lisa | :) - From: The surreal Southwest I really knew nothing about Bolivia & had no idea how beautiful it is, the landscapes are so unusual! Looks so interesting - I loved the perspective & the jumping on the salt photos! Your hitchhiker is one tough cookie - 8 days - craziness! Good thing you guys picked her up. Lisa |
| 12th March 2009 Erin | - From: The surreal Southwest Gotta love seeing that Oilers toque so far from home! :-) |
| 9th March 2009 Lisa | Paragliding - From: Vuelta y vuelta: an adventure through Argentina Wow, the paragliding looked amazing! Was it peaceful up there? Looks like the perfect place to go! Ciao, Lisa |
| 5th March 2009 wade | gaucho - From: Vuelta y vuelta: an adventure through Argentina marc, $15 is totally worth that shot of dude and horse. |
| 5th March 2009 James and Rachelle | Getting closer... - From: Vuelta y vuelta: an adventure through Argentina Nice guys... Loved the pics and writing. Sounds like Argentina was a cool country. Look forward to reading about Bolivia, the buses, and altitude. Hope you're well. Look forward to seeing you both in coming weeks(?)! -J n' R |
| 5th March 2009 Isabelle & Marc | Krysta - you're brave!! - From: Vuelta y vuelta: an adventure through Argentina Hi Marc, Hi Krysta! Krysta, you're sooo brave & what an amazing view you had! The pics are fabulous!! Take care you guys and safe travels :) |
| 5th March 2009 Jay MIlne | FREE WINE!!! - From: Vuelta y vuelta: an adventure through Argentina Free wine eh...! You really grabbed my attention there! how is Argentinian wine, never tried it? I just crossed the Atlantic to try Spanish wine, which I discovered are AMAZING! Any brnads you would recommend? Have fun! J |
| 5th March 2009 Momma Smith | Wow y Wow - From: Vuelta y vuelta: an adventure through Argentina The amazing adventure continues - i am continually amazed by the things you find and do - you have opened my window to the world !! I love both your adventuresome and open hearts !! mom |
| 25th February 2009 PhuongThao | Hi, - From: The $1200 Turnaround (The Art of Planning) Your entry really touches me. I wish i could experience those feelings, no matter what. Sorry to read about your financial problem. But like you wrote, two of you had a wondeful time, and this is the most important thing, huh? Enjoy your adventure with all your hearts. I love your pics. Big hug for you, Krysta. |
| 15th February 2009 James and Rachelle | You crazy kids... - From: The $1200 Turnaround (The Art of Planning) Hey Krysta-and-Marc-heads. Love the post! (FYI we're back in the US and had the best HOT showers we've had since leaving Thailand. WOW!) Sorry to read about the money woes. Are you feeling good about the '$200 a day and we're still making money' thing? At any rate, much love to you both. Keep writing, enjoying, and submerging yourselves in the wonderful cultures you have, and will continue, to see along your fantastic voyage (Thanks, Coolio). Hugs and high-fives, J 'n R |
| 9th February 2009 Lisa | Beauty - From: He Said, She Said I love the pic of you on the train Krysta with the beers! I think you should frame it when you get back home - it's gorgeous! Great blog entry, Lisa |
| 9th February 2009 Lisa | WOW!! - From: Four outta five ain't bad Now I am officially crazy jealous of you guys! An African Safari is # 1 on my list of places I must see before I die! I am assumming you now have a similar list. I am so glad you have been and I can now pick someone's brain about it. Stupid jealous, Lisa |
| 9th February 2009 Alison | - From: Four outta five ain't bad Once again, I'm blown away by the fantastic photos! Keep having fun! |
| 6th February 2009 James Connolly | Good times! - From: Gulf Islands leave lasting impression Krysta and Marc, our roomies! Love the blog and photos. We had such an awesome time with you guys in Samui and Bangkok, and look forward to more fun in Alberta! PS - We would have commented earlier, but India is crazy. We're now in the south, FINALLY getting our much deserved beach time in Goa. Safe travels and much love, J & R |
| 5th February 2009 the soul cultivator | The United States of The World. - From: This is South Africa Great images.......I love them X |
| 5th February 2009 Auntie Marcia | God I love travelling with you guys... - From: This is South Africa when you get home, will you keep blogging your 'travels'?.......you could make dishes and diapers an adventure for me....love you guys. |
| 23rd January 2009 Lily | - From: Gulf Islands leave lasting impression Hey there, the tattoos look fabulous, and you guys look so well and so relaxed! Apologies for the long hiatus in contact. Between the sun coming out in Danang, Tet holiday and leaving plans (I got a new job - we're moving to Seoul in April) I've just been a real slacker... Thanks for giving me back the travel bug... |
| 7th January 2009 Lisa | Happy New Year! - From: Another day, another 27 Baht Hi you two, I just caught up on the last 6 entries, I feel better knowing how your doing! I am so happy that you two are healthy, that must of been quite scary being in a hospital & being ill in another country. I bet that takes home sick to a whole other level! I love to hear all your wonderful stories on all your adventures, both happy & sad. I really am wishing I was over there with you discovering! Enjoy and appreciate the rest of your trip because this morning I woke up to the radio saying: only -30C today and snow, not a good way to start your day! Please promise me, you will start one of your days by going straight to the beach and drinking a beer for me! Deep down it will make me feel better when I wake up with the next brutal weather report. Love ya, Lisa |
| 7th January 2009 Erin | - From: Another day, another 27 Baht Happy New Year, Krysta and Marc! These pics are great. It is almost exactly a year since Jay and I were in Thailand. Your pictures are all so familiar. We too loved Chaing Mai (except for how sick I got from the exhaust fumes) and especially loved our trek to the hill tribe villages. Your pictures remind me how much I enjoyed our trip and since it is -20 outside right now, how much I would love to be in your shoes. Take care, Erin |
| 7th January 2009 wade | merry and happy... - From: Another day, another 27 Baht ...to you too. marc, your photos are super cool! keep 'em coming. |
| 26th December 2008 Isabelle | Ho Ho Ho - From: Season's greetings from Chiang Mai Happy Holidays Marc & Krysta. Paeuser and I will have a "Christmas in a cup for you"! All the best in 2009! :) |
| 8th December 2008 Lily | Fairy Dream - From: An afternoon at the Vietnamese amusement park Grand to hear you guys are back on your (iron) horse after the dengue sidelining. Suoi Tien means Fairy Dream, which I have always found to be such a whimsical name. Good on you for braving the developing world roller coaster. You got way more cahones than me... |
