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| 11th November 2009 Paul | Great Blog - From: Angkor One: Scams & Temples Very down to earth and fresh blog. It offers valuable advice to readers. I will be there in a couple months with my girlfriend and will make sure to appreciate that we are there together!! happy and safe travels |
| 6th October 2009 anonymous | - From: Silk Road Shenanigans: Fun & Games in Uzbekistan give more info on games |
| 20th July 2009 tarinay | I love your Mom! - From: Travels with Mum What an inspirational and adventurous Mom, not to mention travel companion! |
| 19th June 2009 denis | hello - From: The Unbearable Lightness of Being a Rangsit International Student hey michael, i just moved to rangsit like 3 day's ago.. so i'm still trying to discover what this city has to offer. was looking some on the internet to find a nice place for a beer here somewhere in the neigberhood of future park. can you recomend some places here.. cheers denis |
| 29th April 2009 TinNiE | Burma - From: Burma Three: Lingering a little longer with the lotus-eaters I would love to visit Burma someday. I'll probably look just like one of the locals :) nice photos as usual |
| 29th April 2009 TinNiE | beautiful writing - From: Kicking it with the Kyrgyz very interesting place ... |
| 29th April 2009 TinNiE | kids - From: Angkor Two: In the footsteps of tomb raiders there's nothing like the cheerful company of children to make you laugh when you're tired (or sad) - True ... true - although i'm scared of bratty ones who usually look like they're ready to punch your face anytime!lols |
| 29th April 2009 TinNiE | Visa for Cambodia - From: Angkor One: Scams & Temples all I read about getting a cambodian visa are about scams and more scams ... but i was laughing at how you got through it (^o^) heart-wrenching, lung-collapsing feeling -> sounds familiar! hmmm ... |
| 29th April 2009 TinNiE | Volcano - From: Climbing Kinabalu I'm set to climb a volcano this weekend(if all goes well) but i'm sure it's not gonna be as tough as this :) |
| 27th April 2009 TinNiE | Toilet - From: Going Nomad on the Kyrgyz Jailoo That is one bad toilet!LOLS!Beautiful writing and beautiful photos ... |
| 16th March 2009 Mell | - From: Silk Road Shenanigans: Fun & Games in Uzbekistan Thanks Michael :) That is good to hear. Somebody else also told me they had no trouble getting their Uzbek visa so I am feeling hopeful. :) |
| 8th March 2009 michaelpaddo | Re: Li Yin - From: Climbing Kinabalu hi li yin, good to hear from you! pretty sure you can climb kinabalu all year round. as for the 'items', do you mean the clothes, shoes, etc we wore? if so, there's really no special gear needed - i climbed in running shoes, and borrowed a torch from my KK guesthouse for the night climb. if you mean the base camp hut, or the guide, we just booked it when we first arrived in KK (there's a national park office in the town), then climbed a couple of days later. might be worth calling/emailing ahead to ask though, in case it's busy around that time. all the best, you'll love it! |
| 8th March 2009 michaelpaddo | Re: Mell - From: Silk Road Shenanigans: Fun & Games in Uzbekistan the uzbek visa was the easiest of all, the only one i was able to get in singapore before i left. painless & very quick. hope your experience is the same! |
| 3rd March 2009 Li yin | question bout the KK climb - From: Climbing Kinabalu Hi there michael. I was doing some research about a trip I am organising for me and a couple of mates at the year end when I stumbled upon your interesting picturesque blog. :) I wanted to ask also do you know if they have climbs to KK around mid december? ALso, how did you managed to book the items for the climb? was it done online. cheers, Michael. pleased u enjyoed the climb ^^ |
| 2nd March 2009 Mell | - From: Silk Road Shenanigans: Fun & Games in Uzbekistan Thanks for the reply Michael :) I didnt see it until now. I just have to figure out where I am going to get the Uzbekistan visa and try to find at least one lone woman who has been there for reassurance. Pity my boyfriend is not so interested in going. Where did you get your visa? |
| 16th February 2009 AYUSH SANGOLE | nice work - From: Namaste from dusty Paratwada! hi michael my self ayush i m a medical student my home town is paratwada now i m in nagpur(india) i like ur research on tribal people and i must mension great snaps |
| 12th November 2008 michaelpaddo | Re: Mell - From: Silk Road Shenanigans: Fun & Games in Uzbekistan great to hear mell, will be looking forward to reading the blogs of your trip there! as for uzbekistan, i didn't meet any lone women travellers there, although overall there were more tourists around than in kyrgyzstan, (a few big overlander package groups). i'd have to say that UZ did feel a little less welcoming than KYR in some ways, but overall i'm sure it'd be fine. |
| 11th November 2008 Mell | - From: Plastic Bags + Sandals = Alpine Hiking Boots That seems like a tough hike you did. Glad you survived. :) |
| 14th October 2008 Mell | - From: Silk Road Shenanigans: Fun & Games in Uzbekistan Another great blog! :) I am now back from Kyrgyzstan where I came to no harm. Uzbekistan is another mystery country that I would not mind having a look at as soon as I get brave enough. Well, as soon as I get enough time I will close my eyes and jump more like. Did you meet any lone women travelling there? |
| 7th October 2008 Satish Meshramkar | Our Baby Sahyog project - From: Namaste from dusty Paratwada! Dear Brother, I realy appreciate your work and reports on the project at Melghat. I would like share with you that My wife and myself with team of young people like Jeetu, Lima, Mahanant have started this work from Doma, a small village on the order of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. I am very glad that you have first hand experience in the villages. Continue to visit us. Thank you Satish |
| 28th September 2008 JC | ANOTHER anti-climax! - From: Silk Road Shenanigans: Fun & Games in Uzbekistan Mate that's now TWO! First you were going to get into a fight - then they (or was it really you...?) whimped out and went home. Secondly, this! I want some action! Haha, ah the beauty of armchair-travelling :) But seriously, that was splendidly fantastic, and despite your caution (via Joel) i cannot wait to experience it all myself. I leave Perth on Jan 6th! :) |
| 28th September 2008 aning | - From: Silk Road Shenanigans: Fun & Games in Uzbekistan the more blog u ve put up, the more i realize...what i ve missed fr central asia trip =| as always...great words,great eyes, great adventures..michael !! =) |
| 28th September 2008 Penny | - From: Silk Road Shenanigans: Fun & Games in Uzbekistan Hi Michael, Top storytelling as ever. The photos of the blue architecture are stunning. |
| 27th September 2008 Kathleen | - From: Silk Road Shenanigans: Fun & Games in Uzbekistan I check out travelblog regularly despite not being a blogger, and I must say, I look forward to your entries as they are very well crafted. And half the places you've been to, I never would have thought to go to, but are now on my list of places I want to see for myself. Keep writing and safe and happy travels. |
| 27th September 2008 Hutcho | Michael "Bourne" Meadows - From: Silk Road Shenanigans: Fun & Games in Uzbekistan Hey Michael, Really enjoyed the blog. Good work evading the security forces:) |
| 27th September 2008 Barbara-Mary | Great Timing! - From: Silk Road Shenanigans: Fun & Games in Uzbekistan Great blog timing for Dad's special birthday Michael! It is always a joy to read your blogs; so informative and fun. See you in a few days! |
| 27th September 2008 The Fisherman | Thanks for a wonderful blog on my 60th birthday! - From: Silk Road Shenanigans: Fun & Games in Uzbekistan What a great blog, Michael! Loved it, a special treat to read on my birthday, before we head off for our three day walk. Photos are amazing, along with a great text. Looking forward to the book! |
| 26th September 2008 Danna | Rampant Jealousy - From: Silk Road Shenanigans: Fun & Games in Uzbekistan I haven't been anywhere since Thailand. These entries of yours are an indulgence for me that rarely end without me feeling jealous and like somehow my life is over because I'm not out having adventures being chased by soviet police forces in foreign countries. I still have a picture of me with a tiger, which still seems to impress people, but I just feel lame somehow. Thanks for rubbing it in. PS- Mark and I are scoping out potential places for our honeymoon- for which I am DETERMINED to get out of the US. Australia/NZ are on the list. Suggestions? |
| 16th September 2008 Ellen Around the World | - From: Going Nomad on the Kyrgyz Jailoo Hey there - Awesome journey by the sounds of things. Laughed out loud at your loo video! It's certainly up there with the worst I've seen in my travels! Considering an overland journey back to India from Europe (where I am now) for next visit - so will continue to tune in with interest. Happy travels, Ellen |
| 15th August 2008 chaulih | nice blog again - From: Going Nomad on the Kyrgyz Jailoo Hey Michael, great you have started to write travel blog again, i have been waiting for quite a time to read your blog again. I like the way you describe your encounter all along the travel. Beautiful words;-) Nice photos. it would be great if i have the chance to meet you to share the experience of travelling. If you come to Malaysia or Singapore, feel free to shoot me an mail...looking forward to your next blog @@ |
| 10th August 2008 Lola the princess | i would have stayed at saralaz-saz forever .. - From: Going Nomad on the Kyrgyz Jailoo i keep on hearing about central asia just about every day : swiss biodiversity preservation program for turkmenistan forest, yurt life-style in siberia, Uzbek judoka .. and every times it reminds me about how amazing your trip must have been .. so jealouslaa !! hope the comeback to spore aseptic life is not too brutal !! by the way, where's the mullet ? ;) keep the blogs coming !! |
| 8th August 2008 michaelpaddo | Re: Shao - From: Going Nomad on the Kyrgyz Jailoo cheers shao! just checked out your page, and will be looking forward to hearing about the volunteer project in cambodia! |
| 8th August 2008 michaelpaddo | Re: Sandra - From: Going Nomad on the Kyrgyz Jailoo thanks for taking the time to make such a kind comment sandra, although i'm not sure i can lay much claim to being either wise or adventurous! |
| 7th August 2008 Mell | - From: Going Nomad on the Kyrgyz Jailoo Thanks Michael :) Less than a month before I go. :) I am going for 9 days and wishing it is 30. |
| 6th August 2008 Fang in JapanLand | Amazing stories - From: Going Nomad on the Kyrgyz Jailoo Hi Michael! Been following your stories for a while, first time commenting, though.^^ It's impressive to see a young man so wise and adventurous traveling around the world, continue to keep your eyes clear, your ears open, and let life lead your way!^^ Thanks for sharing!!^^ Sandra |
| 5th August 2008 michaelpaddo | Re: Mell - From: Going Nomad on the Kyrgyz Jailoo hey again mel, no worries at all, am happy to help out if i can! for getting to kochkor from bishkek, i'm pretty sure that the west (zapadny) bus station is your best option. from what i can tell, there are some buses (although the bus system seems pretty unreliable, to say the least) but i'd opt for one of the frequent minibuses that leave as soon as they're full. shared taxis are another good option, as you supposed. hope that helps! and i'll be looking forward to reading your own kyrgyz blogs - let me know when they start appearing! =) |
| 4th August 2008 shao | Absolutely fabulous! - From: Going Nomad on the Kyrgyz Jailoo This is getting better and better. Loved the narration and photos! |
| 4th August 2008 Dave "Pom" Shaw | lookin fine - From: Going Nomad on the Kyrgyz Jailoo hi michael, looks like you are havinga great time in central asia. stop by korea on your way home if you can - come say hello. stay in touch man - pom! http://daveshawblog.wordpress.com/ |
| 2nd August 2008 Barbara-Mary | - From: Going Nomad on the Kyrgyz Jailoo Hey Michael, I would have loved to have gone horse riding with you up into the mountains! Have you seen my latest Facebook picture? Yurt building looked challenging as well as a lot of fun and you were right, that toilet certainly looked disgusting! |
| 2nd August 2008 Joel | Awesome! - From: Going Nomad on the Kyrgyz Jailoo Loved every word and photo! |
| 1st August 2008 graciela | Lovely - From: Going Nomad on the Kyrgyz Jailoo What a great experience!!!!!!!! Lovely pictures. Congratulations for your blog. Love from Argentina. |
| 1st August 2008 Johanna | Simply Hilarious !!! - From: Going Nomad on the Kyrgyz Jailoo Can't stop laughing..... |
| 1st August 2008 Hutcho | Shame about the loo! - From: Going Nomad on the Kyrgyz Jailoo Hey Michael, your night out on the jailoo sounds amazing as does delicious kymys. Keep up the excellent blogs. Dan |
| 1st August 2008 Mell | - From: Going Nomad on the Kyrgyz Jailoo Oh cool! Kochkor is exactly where I am going in September. I am going to read this blog tomorrow. :) I just want to ask you a couple of questions if you dont mind. Can I take a mini van or shared taxi from Osh Bazzar in Bishkek to Kochkor or is should I try to catch one at the bus station instead? How much is a reasonable price to pay for this? When you were in Kyrgyzstan was it easy to change all major currencies to the local currency? Mel |
| 31st July 2008 anagha | excellent - From: Namaste from dusty Paratwada! i am also from paratwada doing engg. i can't think that a person who is outside of India do this exceelent work ........thanks for giving my paratwada a special place...... |
| 26th July 2008 Joel | count me in for any hikes you organise!!! :P - From: Plastic Bags + Sandals = Alpine Hiking Boots sup bro! loved this detailed blog on your latest search for adventure. looking forward to catching up in a few days in singas and hearing about it in even more detail. am reading an unexpected light at the moment and your writing style really reminds me of jason elliot! :) |
| 25th July 2008 aning | - From: Plastic Bags + Sandals = Alpine Hiking Boots snow-capped mountains,wild horses...they r even more beautiful than i imagined, revising the plan from A to plan XY369 was worth it!! absolutely !! and michael, the snow man,...thats really artistic...i like it ;) |
| 25th July 2008 shao | Marvellous!! - From: Plastic Bags + Sandals = Alpine Hiking Boots A marvellous entry! Love the majestic view of the mountains on the clip and pictures. The avid description of your hike make it all the more realistic. And what a good idea with the plastic bags.. :) |
| 24th July 2008 Mell | - From: Prague/Krakow: Dreams, Dragons & Nazi Death Camps Another great blog. :) Your Mama seems as fierce as mine is. Mine could haggle down the price in the 1 Euro store. :D I had a similiar feeling to yours when I visited Auschwitz. I was more shocked by how peaceful the surroundings are than anything. I could imagine happily spending a few nights there, if I didnt know about the ghosts. Dachu concentration camp is quite close to where we live. It is the same there. Quite and peaceful but with horrifying facts to read about and give the peace a new meaning A German friend of ours asked his grandparents if they knew about what was going on in the concentration camps during the war(when they were young). They said, they heard things but they thought that it cant be true because Germany is a civilised country. I think it could happen in any country too. Otherwise it wouldnt take so many controls to keep our democracies at the standards they have come to. And it took so much time to reach those standards in the first place. And see how many organisations and how much legislation it is taking to push our societies yet further. I am however convinced that it would not happen again in places like the European Union. If it was up to the average person in the street it might but we have such a level of protection in place that things can only get so bad before they are stopped. Mel |
| 22nd July 2008 Justin | Top story Michael - From: Plastic Bags + Sandals = Alpine Hiking Boots "Sole lord and master"? You've gone mad with power! |
