…lso famous for its goat cheeses, some of which now have world class cheese label ‘denominacion de origen’. It’s said that there are more goats than residents on the island. Observatory del Rogue at La Palma – photo by Wiphu on Flickr CC La Palma Like El Hierro, La Palma Island is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It’s diverse natural areas include a lush rain forest at Los Tiles, natural sea pools at Piscines de la Fajina, stark volcanic lava fields at…
…. In 1988 Lima’s historic center was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a label well deserved. 11. The catacombs of Lima’s San Francisco Monastery display the bones of more than 25,000 humans One of the most famous – or notorious – historic churches in Lima’s historic center is San Francisco Monastery. It’s renowned for its macabre dungeon-like catacombs that display the bones of over 25,000 humans. Underneath the church’s main chapel a series of…
…arch-April 02 Cycling E. coast of S. Thailand: Trang and Satun May-July 02 Crew of ‘Survivor’ Thailand based at Koh Tarutao Aug-Sept. 2002 Bali Oct-Dec. 2002 Crew of ‘Survivor’ Amazon. Manaos, Brazil 2003 Dec. 02- Sept. 03 Australia: caravaning, cycling, WWOOFing Oct-Nov 03 Vietnam Nov. 2003 Cambodia Dec. 03- Feb 04 Thailand travels again! 2004 Feb-April 2004 Scuba diving training! Become PADI DiveMaster May-Oct. 2004 Extended summer visit at dad’…
…useums, artisans factories and galleries; worked as crew on 2 episodes of ‘Survivor’ TV Reality Show; taught scuba diving in 4 Asian countries; done my fair share of clubbing at beach parties, outdoor festivals and big city clubs; attended uncountable performances of traditional dance, music and theater (in large part to send home detailed reports to my dad, the international musicologist); island hopped around Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia … w…
…time you can apply for the position of ‘Purser I’ who is the head of cabin crew on our short haul flights and the second in charge on our long haul flights. After another 2 years, you can apply for the position of ‘Purser II’ who is only doing long haul flights. I became a Purser I in Dec. 1994 after 8 months of flying and last year I finally decided that I could do the last step. Q4. What’s your work schedule like? What are typical schedules for…
…arch-April 02 Cycling E. coast of S. Thailand: Trang and Satun May-July 02 Crew of ‘Survivor’ Thailand based at Koh Tarutao Aug-Sept. 2002 Bali Oct-Dec. 2002 Crew of ‘Survivor’ Amazon. Manaos, Brazil 2003 Dec. 02- Sept. 03 Australia: caravaning, cycling, WWOOFing Oct-Nov 03 Vietnam Nov. 2003 Cambodia Dec. 03- Feb 04 Thailand travels again! 2004 Feb-April 2004 Scuba diving training! Become PADI DiveMaster May-Oct. 2004 Extended summer visit at dad’…
…bed aboard and we set off on a slow cruise through those lush islands. The crew gave us the day’s briefing. We would sail out to an isolated island where we’d eat lunch then swim, hang in hammocks or generally lounge around. Then we’d slowly make our way back and be returned to our hotels in time for dinner. We were an international passenger group of 15 that day, hailing from England, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Italy, Japan and USA (me). Happily, e…
…rmed with a performance company in Bali, and worked crew on two seasons of Survivor. In all those cases except Survivor, I was paid in cash in the country’s local currency. I’ve always made enough money to cover my daily living expenses plus save money for my next travel stint. Most of those jobs are seasonal, lasting 3-6 months. After the season, I’ve continued traveling. I’ve generally been able to travel a few months afterward, using money I’ve…
…er week before continuing my travels up the coast. I soon contacted a few ‘Survivor’ pals living in the area, and was able to meet up with them. I also met several locals who invited me to visit or hang out. Noosa people were very friendly and welcoming, aside from the campground witch, that is. one of the beautiful beaches at Noosa One afternoon I went out exploring the beaches beyond Noosa headland. I followed hiking trails up into the forest th…
…) 8. Can put on my own kimono and dress others in kimono too. 9. Worked on crew of 2 Episodes of ‘Survivor’- Thailand. Amazon. 10. Have traveled through 25 countries so far 11. I’m a PADI OWSI Dive Instructor- since 2005 12. My favorite beaches and islands are in Southern Thailand, west coast. 13. The country I’d most like to re-visit is Myanmar. 14. The place I’d most like to retire to is Bali. 15. I’m going to travel another 10-15 years. 16. I h…
Hi! I'm Lash, an American nomadic world traveler who's been traveling solo since 1998. I’m passionate about traveling the world nomadically and then sharing it all with you. I hope to inspire you to travel the world, to entertain you with tales from the road, and to help you reach your travel dreams. Welcome! 
