Comments on: Travelversary, how I got where I am

By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:56:39 +0000

@Nik: I’ve been meaning to put a “best of The Humanaught” list together for a while, not really entries that are great, but just ones that sort of sum up me… this one should be on that list, no doubt.

And a wonderful journey is right.

By: 尼克

尼克 — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:47:52 +0000

I had not read this entry previously, but found it today. What a wonderful journey it has been, my friend!

By: Conrad

Conrad — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 02:48:37 +0000

Very cool. I’m starting to feel the same way — was originally planning on staying here for a year, but now a year and a month has passed and I think I’ll be here for quite a few more. This country has such a strange, yet deep, appeal that (for me) is hard to shake off.

“Re: Being a Canadian. Hocky on the brain and maple syrup in the veins. That’s all.”

You forgot “and Tim Horton’s on every corner”.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 02:54:52 +0000

@Chip: Taxes? Wha…?

Re: Being a Canadian. Hocky on the brain and maple syrup in the veins. That’s all.

By: Chip

Chip — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 02:34:00 +0000

What do I need to do to become Canadian? You guys seem to have a nice setup up there

By: Chip

Chip — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 02:30:40 +0000

Ryan,

“The problem now is that travelling with a Chinese person in tow is a lot more confining on where you can go and how long you can stay.”

When I was trying to convince my wife to eventually apply for an immigration visa, I tried listing all the benefits of being an American passport holder. But the only one that seemed to spark her interest (she could care less about being able to vote), was the ability to pretty much go anywhere in the world. She’s not real keen on paying taxes overseas though (nor am I). Sigh.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 07:11:07 +0000

@AL: Sometimes it feels life is just one big side-track.

@Marco: There is definitely a current under us that travel or live abroad that isn’t under those that live further inland (so to speak). Harder to grow roots in the surf.

@Jeremy: Haha, yeah, hadn’t quite meant it all to be so long, but just started typing and couldn’t stop. Like flipping through an old photo album I guess. Lots of memories.

I miss Thailand all the time. When I think “where do I want to go?”, Thailand is the first place that comes to mind. As for Australia, I would love to go. The problem now is that travelling with a Chinese person in tow is a lot more confining on where you can go and how long you can stay.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 05:50:37 +0000

Hey Ryan,

That’s a great story, and quite the read. Moving, really… (and really shows your voice)

Do you miss Thailand? Still thinking about living in Australia for a bit someday?

By: Marco

Marco — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 05:37:08 +0000

humm, very nice story!being a foreigner, have you ever felt yourself like a small sand particle easily drifting with wave in this world? I do sometimes.

By: Another Laowai

Another Laowai — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:01:35 +0000

Wow! Such history! Mine is much simpler. Got sidetracked on the way to Taiwan. Ended up never leaving.

Hope you have a blast in Canada. Let Maggie experience the joy of being pushed into a snow drift or have snow shoved down her shirt.