(Albania 2023, modified from my travel journal) The Forgotten House. 4.5 star average, my offline Google Maps informed me, but no further dets. That’s all I knew. And it was a pretty, sunny February day in Southern Albania, I had all the time in the world and no one else around. I had no real […]
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The humpbacks of Al Ain

You have two teachers, Bob and Cam. After a big test, your buddy’s wondering which teacher will grade it. You know that Bob is on sick leave, so you can say confidently: “Cam’ll mark it.” Or, if you’re in Al Ain and your buddy asks you where you want to go, you can answer with […]
Comprehending untamed backsides of Taipei zoo

Why did Tigger put his head down the toilet? He was looking for Pooh. My go-to joke, and, don’t worry, profoundly appropriate for today’s topic. Taipei zoo is like a large, ecologically aware five-year-old. This in relation to the percentage of time spent discussing what you produce in the WC / bathroom / toilet / […]