Category Archives: Travel

thai high

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Tom Childers

My Bhutan journey begins and ends in Bangkok. The last time I was here, I totally enjoyed the bustle, the street food, temples and water tours. This time, I feel like I’m plunged into a distopian Chicago on a sweltering … Continue reading →

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solo journey

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Tom Childers

Once upon a time during a difficult transition in my life, I went to Bhutan. The two-week journey was strange and magical, through a land of deep heart, Buddhist teaching and belief everywhere you look. It gave me a chance … Continue reading →

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enzed

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Tom Childers

Jen and I are just back from a two-week trip to New Zealand, with a couple of days in Hawaii on the way home. We met in Wellington, spent a day exploring, then took the ferry to the south island … Continue reading →

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ttitd

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Tom Childers

Ah, That Thing In The Desert. I’ve been smiling and contemplating our seven days at Burning Man, wondering what can I say about such a well-photographed and commented event? It was my first time on the playa, and we had … Continue reading →

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returning home

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Tom Childers

Ah, home. The word means something different when we are days or weeks away. A driving trip to a distant place makes home far away, and I had lots of time to contemplate as I journeyed back with my Canadian … Continue reading →

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the roxy road

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Tom Childers

Today is transition day, I’m feeling a ton of things, and letting something shift inside. Punctuated by Roxy Music. Al and Kathy have put us up in a delightful cottage on their property on Duck Lake, and this has become … Continue reading →

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serendipity

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Tom Childers

We’ve arrived, after five-and-a-half days of easy travel, beautiful scenery, and happy coincidence. Our overnight stays have been in three hotels, two campgrounds and with my sister Camille in Idaho. Along the way, we’ve experienced a lot of trains, a … Continue reading →

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prelude to transition

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Tom Childers

In a few days, I’ll be starting a two-week road trip to Ontario, Canada.This will be my first long driving trip in years. It is also a journey that will mark a deep change. I’m going to Canada to scatter … Continue reading →

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miss powassan

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Tom Childers

I’ve been continuing to think about boats over the last few weeks, and it’s going to be a few years before I can seriously consider purchasing a big enough boat to live aboard. Many of you don’t know that I … Continue reading →

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