Archive for June, 2005

Sorting things out…

Wednesday, June 29th, 2005

In exactly one week I’ll already be walking around in Mexico City. Man, time does fly. I’m trying to tie up the last bits and pieces of everything that goes around here in Amsterdam. It’s the last week of university for this year, and there are still two courses which I have to finish before […]

The digitalization of travellers

Saturday, June 18th, 2005

I’ve posted before about the fact that technology getting into the world of backpackers (see ‘Home is just an internet cafe away‘). I find it a fascinating subject really. I’ve just come to realize this: I AM THE embodiment of the digital traveller - or close to it anyway. During my first travels I had […]

Health supplies

Friday, June 17th, 2005

I’ve never been this well prepared for a journey in the sense of medical stuff and health. Perhaps it’s because I’m crossing a huge ocean, landing in a region that’s the furthest away from my home country as I’ve ever been. Perhaps it’s because I’m older and wiser (lol - who am I kidding!). Perhaps […]

Thoughts on / Impression of my journey

Monday, June 6th, 2005

The date of departure is coming closer still, and I’ve fnally got around on doing some serious thinking on my travels. I’d forgotten how much preparation goes into traveling. You have to think of a thousand things that still have to be done before you leave. Here are just some thoughts on my travels and […]

Bureaucratic travel vaccinations

Wednesday, June 1st, 2005

This morning my alarm clock woke me at 0830. After brushing my teeth and a quick shave I sped to the GGD, the Dutch national health service. It’s about a month from now until I’ll be wandering around in Mexico City, so I decided today should be the day to get my travel vaccinations.
As I […]